Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Manchester United 3rd with 71 points, Everton 13th with 49, 22 apart. Everton ranked just 18th in the league on five-round form despite their 13th table position. Against a league average of 1.38 goals per team per game, Everton ran at 1.24 scored and 1.32 conceded, Manchester United at 1.82 and 1.32.
Manchester United had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 40 meetings between the two: 8 for Everton, 22 for Manchester United and 10 drawn, at 2.9 goals per meeting.
The venue was Hill Dickinson Stadium, with room for 52,888 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko (71')
Key stats
Possession: Everton 48% · Manchester United 52% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 10-1




