Manchester United 2-0 Everton (9 Mar, 2024) Game Analysis

Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford fired home on penalties to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, their first Premier League victory in three games and one which will no doubt fan the embers of their top four hopes.

Erik ten Hag's side remain sixth, but with 47 points, they are closing in on fourth-placed Aston Villa, on 55 points, with a game in hand. Fifth-placed Tottenham, who host Villa on Sunday, have 50 points and two games in hand. Sean Dyche's Everton are 16th with 25 points, five points above the drop zone.

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Both penalties came from clumsy tackles in the box on Alejandro Garnacho and both were against the run of play, with Everton the dominant team for long periods against a United midfielder who gave the ball away on several occasions .

Fernandes took the first from the penalty spot in the 12th minute, and the United captain then played the ball back to Rashford to take the second in the 36th minute. Rashford stuttered before sending goalkeeper Jordan Pickford the wrong way.