Return to Old Trafford With a Twist
One year ago, Everton lost 0–4 at Old Trafford in what was Ruben Amorim’s third match in charge. His start had looked solid, yet he warned everyone that a “storm is coming.” He turned out to be right.
This time, Everton returned with chaos but left with glory. Despite an early red card caused by a teammate clash, they defeated Manchester United 1–0. David Moyes celebrated his first Premier League away win at Old Trafford as a manager.
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United Waste Chances Despite Numerical Advantage
Manchester United played nearly the entire match with a numerical advantage, yet Amorim saw worrying signs everywhere.
He watched Dalot and Yoro misplace passes under no pressure. He saw Amad Diallo, filling in for the injured Cunha, make poor choices in key moments. He saw Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes and Zirkzee miss clear chances.
Mainoo offered little impact after replacing Casemiro. Even goalkeeper Lammens, widely praised in recent weeks, could have handled Dewsbury-Hall’s long-range winner better.
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Amorim Knows the Gap Is Still Big
Amorim admitted he expected this setback. While pundits praised United’s five-match unbeaten run (3 wins, 2 draws), he repeatedly said the team still had big problems.
“We are far from where Manchester United should be,” he said.
United currently sit 10th, despite spending £250 million in the summer and having no European duties. The table shows they are only three points off fourth place and five from second, but Amorim refused to rely on hypothetical scenarios.
“After they went down to ten men, we should win this match no matter what,” he said. “They were the better team. We deserved to lose.”
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Amorim Agrees With Moyes on Fighting Spirit
Moyes created headlines by saying, “I like my players fighting.”
Surprisingly, Amorim agreed.
“Fighting isn’t a bad thing. It doesn’t mean they don’t like each other. It means: you lost the ball, so I need to hit you, because that mistake can cost us a goal,” he said.
His point was clear: United’s players lack intensity, urgency, and emotional fire. After a positive October, they have slipped into a three-game winless run.
Amorim openly fears a return to last season’s disastrous form.
“That’s what worries me the most,” he admitted. “Players are trying, but we must be better.”
Neville Criticises Slow Tempo and Tactical Structure
Former United captain Gary Neville was equally concerned. He pointed out that United kept their 3-4-3 structure even when dominating possession against ten men.
Luke Shaw, Yoro and De Ligt stayed deep. The front players rarely created overloads.
Neville argued Shaw should push forward every chance he gets.
“Keeping Shaw at left center-back is a waste of time,” Neville said. “You’re fooling nobody playing like this.”
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