The match started with early changes in the 10th minute, when coach David Moyes was forced to make an unforced substitution due to an injury to captain Seamus Coleman.
However, the biggest shock came just a few minutes later. In the 13th minute, Everton suffered a heavy loss when Idrissa Gueye was given a direct red card by referee Tony Harrington, forcing the away team to play as a 10-man team for almost the entire remaining time.
It was thought that the advantage in numbers would help Man United easily control the game, but the reality was completely opposite. In the 29th minute, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall suddenly created an explosive moment. He dribbled the ball through the M.U defense and then fired a dangerous shot from the edge of the penalty area, opening the score 1-0 for Everton.
The first half ended with a surprising lead for the away team Everton, despite having only 10 men left on the pitch.
In the second half, coach Ruben Amorim immediately adjusted personnel to increase the pressure of attack, putting Mason Mount on the field to replace Noussair Mazraoui. However, Man United still struggled against Everton's tight and disciplined defence.
In the 58th minute, Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo were brought on to rebuild the midfield, but the deadlock had not improved.
In the 63rd minute, Mason Mount tried his luck with a shot from the edge of the penalty area but the ball went wide of the post. Bruno Fernandes then also missed the opportunity with a cross-court shot in the 71st minute.
Man United's most dangerous chance came in the 80th minute. Joshua Zirkzee jumped high to head the ball after his teammate's precise cross, but goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacted miraculously.
The "Red Devils"' late efforts still could not create a breakthrough, while Everton took the initiative to retreat deep, defending in large numbers to preserve the advantage.
In the end, M.U suffered a 0-1 defeat at Old Trafford. Despite having an extra player since the 13th minute, Dewsbury-Hall's deadlock in attack and miraculous moment cost Man United dearly.
