Everton Stuns Manchester United at Old trafford After Mid-Match Altercation & red Card
MANCHESTER,England – Everton secured a historic 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday,a result made all the more remarkable by a red card issued too Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye following a heated altercation with a teammate. The loss marks the first time Manchester United has been defeated at home when playing against a team with a player sent off, ending a 46-match unbeaten run (36 wins, 10 draws) in such circumstances.
The incident occurred during a Man United attack, escalating into a physical confrontation between Gueye and Keane, culminating in Gueye’s dismissal. Reports indicate the pair exchanged punches, with Keane reportedly gesturing to his temple and yelling at Gueye.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford quickly intervened, physically escorting a visibly upset Gueye off the pitch, while fellow Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye also attempted to de-escalate the situation.
Despite playing with ten men for 81 minutes, Everton took the lead in the 36th minute through a powerful strike from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from the edge of the penalty area. Everton then mounted a staunch defensive effort, failing to register another shot on target for the remainder of the match, but successfully protecting their lead.
“It was just a moment of madness. It was obviously something that coudl have been avoided,” said Dewsbury-Hall in a post-match interview with Sky Sports. “All I can say is that Idrissa apologized to us all at half time and had his say. that’s all he can do and we move on.”
The victory represents a notable milestone for Everton manager David Moyes, who secured his first win at Old Trafford in 17 attempts as an away manager, having previously managed Manchester United. Moyes and his players acknowledged the travelling fans with gratitude for their vocal support.
According to the BBC, Idrissa Gana Gueye is the first player to be sent off in the Premier League for arguing with a teammate as Ricardo Fuller’s incident with Andy Griffin while both played for stoke City against West Ham on December 28, 2008.
Pickford was also crucial in the closing minutes, making a key save to tip a header over the crossbar, helping to secure the hard-fought win.
