Mon Nov 24 22:25:15 UTC 2025: ## 10-Man Everton Stuns Manchester United After Teammate Slap Ejection

Manchester, England – In a shocking turn of events, Everton secured a historic 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, their first Premier League win there in 12 years. The victory was all the more remarkable considering they played with 10 men for the majority of the match after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for striking his own teammate, Michael Keane, during a heated exchange.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s stunning first-half goal proved to be the difference, as Everton displayed incredible resilience and defensive fortitude to withstand wave after wave of United attack. Dewsbury-Hall received the ball and surged towards goal, beating Bruno Fernandes and Leny Yoro before bending the ball into the top corner.

The incident involving Gueye, who has since apologized to the team, left the Everton faithful stunned. According to the Premier League Match Centre, VAR confirmed the red card for violent conduct, deeming it a clear strike to Keane’s face. Gueye is the first Premier League player to be sent off for fighting with a teammate since 2008.

Despite enjoying a numerical advantage and dominating possession, Manchester United struggled to break down Everton’s resolute defense. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was instrumental in preserving Everton’s lead, making several crucial saves, including a spectacular stop to deny a Joshua Zirkzee header late in the game.

United manager Ruben Amorim, marking his first anniversary in charge, made several substitutions in an attempt to spark his team’s attack, but to no avail.

Dewsbury-Hall hailed his team’s performance as “fantastic,” praising their “gritting away” and “unbelievable” reaction to the red card. “We could have crumbled, but if anything, it made us grow,” he said.

United defender Matthijs de Ligt, meanwhile, described the result as a “step back” for his side. “I think the game says enough; against 10 men for 70 minutes and not creating that many chances,” he lamented. “Today was not a good night for us.”

The win lifts Everton to 11th place in the table, level on points with Manchester United, who are only above them on goal difference. The Toffees are now above their city rivals and current Premier League champions, Liverpool.

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