The 2024 started perfectly for Manchester United. Until late February, the Red Devils only knew how to win or draw. But recently, Fulham and Manchester City managed to defeat them, leaving them with slim chances of a Champions League spot. With a number of injured players and with Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking above and assessing him, coach Erik ten Hag was not particularly relaxed ahead of this match. The fact that Everton is in terrible form with 10 winless matches in a row didn’t particularly ease his pre-match preparation, but half an hour into the game he was already relaxed. Everton’s display at Old Trafford today totally backed their winless streak, as the Toffies committed a suicide and allowed United to record an easy win and get their self-confidence back. The only one who can bee happy (apart from the United’s fans) is the England manager Gareth Southgate, who is surely thrilled to see Jordan Pickford in great shape. Everton keeper made a string of saves to keep his team with only two received goals: Manchester – Everton 2-0.Erik ten Hag defended his team’s display in a 3-1 defeat against Manchester City and he stayed true to his words and selected the same 11 for this game. And it was just 12 minutes into the game when captain James Tarkowski brought down Alejandro Garnacho in the penalty area. A clear penalty and an excellent finish from Bruno Fernandes. Minutes later, the guests made the same mistake on the same player. Garnacho remained the unsolved mystery for whole 90 minutes, and in the 36th minute, he was brought down again; this time Godfrey and Marcus Rashford scored the second and final goal of the match. Apart from Garnacho’s display, Everton keeper Pickford was also brilliant, as he had several high-class saves, but the one in the 27th minute against Bruno Fernandes was the most impressive one.2 – Alejandro Garnacho is the first ever @ManUtd player to win two penalties in the same Premier League game, while it’s also the first time the Red Devils have had two different penalty scorers in the first half of a PL game. Spotty. #MUNEVE pic.twitter.com/KPDzcz64Fh— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 9, 2024 On the other hand, Everton had their chances, especially in the first half, one when the score was 1-0 and second what they were two goals down, but they couldn’t use their chances as they don’t have quality players who could finish when needed. In the 24th minute, Garner took a shot from far away, but Onana was there. McNeil was next in line for the guests, but just like all other teammates before and after him, he lacked that finishing edge. The winless streak now continues for 11th game.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 28SaturdayMan.Utd. – Everton 2-0 (2-0)/Fernandes 12 pen, Rashford 36 pen/18:00: (2.55) Wolverhampton (3.45) Fulham (2.90)18:00: (1.80) Crystal Palace (3.70) Luton (5.00)18:00: (1.35) Bournemouth (5.30) Sheffield Utd (8.00)20:30: (1.23) Arsenal (6.50) Brentford (12.0)Sunday16:00: (2.45) Aston Villa (3.70) Tottenham (2.90)17:00: (1.65) West Ham (3.70) Burnley (5.60)17:00: (1.80) Brighton (3.70) Nott.Forest (5.00)18:45: (3.05) Liverpool (3.70) Man.City (2.35)Monday23:00: (2.00) Chelsea (3.70) Newcastle (3.90)***odds are subject to change***
