Manchester United marked the anniversary of Ruben Amorim’s appointment with one of their most damaging defeats — falling 1–0 at home to a ten-man Everton side.
The match appeared destined to be defined by a bizarre incident in the 13th minute when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate, Michael Keane, during an angry on-field exchange. Yet instead of collapsing, Everton dug in and produced a resilient display that sealed a historic victory.
The result sees Everton become the first team in Premier League history to defeat United at Old Trafford while playing with ten men for more than 80 minutes.
For David Moyes, who endured a difficult spell during his time as United manager, the win marked his first ever Premier League triumph at Old Trafford from the away dugout — ending an 18-match wait.
Meanwhile, for Amorim, the result represented a stark regression. His first Premier League victory a year ago had come against Everton, yet this anniversary brought boos from the home crowd and renewed pressure. Despite facing a bottom-half opponent, Amorim fielded seven defensive-minded players, drawing criticism for conservative tactics and a lack of attacking ambition.
The defeat leaves United fans frustrated, with many comparing the performance to last season’s inconsistency. A chance to move into fifth place was missed, replaced instead by questions about direction, selection, and mentality.
Everton’s win, however, came with controversy. Gueye, furious after sloppy marking allowed Bruno Fernandes an early chance, confronted Keane before lashing out with an open-handed strike. The red card was immediate, uncontested, and symbolic of internal tensions — even his own teammates refrained from appealing.
Despite the chaos, Everton held firm. United, meanwhile, failed to capitalise — and the pressure surrounding Amorim continues to grow.
