Everton have pulled off an extraordinary 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford this morning after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane in the first half.
Gueye and Keane were arguing after the midfielder turned the ball over leading to a shot by United's Bruno Fernandes in the 13th minute with the score 0-0.
The teammates were face to face when Keane shoved Gueye, who responded with a left-handed slap to the defender's face. Referee Tony Harrington then showed Gueye a red card.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye intervened to walk Gueye away.
The teammates were face to face when Keane shoved Gueye, who responded with a left-handed slap to the defender's face. (Source: SKY)
The Premier League match centre posted on X: “The referee’s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR — with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane.”
On the play, Gueye had recovered the ball inside Everton's penalty area and passed it into space — likely thinking Keane would move toward it. Keane didn't, and the United captain stepped in and shot the ball wide.
Despite the setback, Everton became the first side to win a Premier League match at Old Trafford after conceding a red card after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored what turned out to be the winning goal on 29 minutes.
England international Pickford was Everton's hero in the second half as he made several saves to keep his team in front.
It was Everton's veteran manager David Moyes' first victory at Old Trafford.
Everton moved to 11th on the Premier League table, level on points with 10th-placed United.
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