A fantastic first-half goal from Keenan Dewsbury-Hall gave the visitors, who played most of the game with 10 men, a 1-0 victory.
Everton achieved their first Premier League win over Manchester United in 12 years despite playing virtually the entire game with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane.
Keenan Dewsbury-Hall’s superb first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the visitors on Monday, as Gay, furious, shook off an incident that saw him sent off after engaging Keane in the 13th minute.
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United went into the game at Old Trafford unbeaten in five games and could move into fifth place with a win.
They dominated the ball, especially in the second half, but Everton defended well and repelled the hosts, who looked sluggish in attack.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a number of fine saves to protect his team’s lead and converted a header from Joshua Zirkzee with 10 minutes remaining.
Everton’s second away win of the season moved them above city rivals and champions Liverpool into 11th place, level on goal difference with United on 18 points.
Everton suffered a huge blow when they lost captain Seamus Coleman to injury after just 10 minutes.
But to make matters worse, three minutes later there was an incredible clash between Guay and Keane.
“VAR confirmed that the referee handed Gueye a red card for violent conduct, which was clearly deemed to be a blow to Keane’s face,” the Premier League’s Match Center wrote on X.
Gueye is the first Premier League player since 2008 to be sent off for fighting with a teammate.
The home crowd had expected a wave of attacks, but United were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage and proved insurmountable against David Moyes’ side.
Instead it was 10-man Everton who found the back of the net, taking the lead in the 29th minute with a fine shot from Dewsbury Hall.
Dewsbury-Hall received the ball and charged toward goal, beating Bruno Fernandes and Lenny Yolo before curling the ball into the top corner.
United held their breath for the rest of the first half and as half-time approached Pickford parried Fernandes’ long-range shot.
Ruben Amorim, celebrating his first anniversary as United manager, brought on Mason Mount for Nousser Mazraoui at half-time, but despite overwhelming possession, his side barely managed to score.
Amorim brought on Koby Mainu and Diogo Dalot for Casemiro and Yoro in the 58th minute, but United remained expressionless.
With just over 10 minutes remaining, Pickford saved Zirksee’s powerful header and Everton hung on for a famous victory.
After the match, Dewsbury-Hall said: “It was a rollercoaster of a game.”
“I’m really happy for the effort of the players and how hard they worked. It was a great performance, gritting their teeth, scoring goals and keeping that spirit,” he said. “I’m really glad we got three points.”
He said Gueye had apologized to the team at full time for the incident with Keene.
“We move on from there. The response from us has been incredible. It’s top level,” Dewsbury-Hall said.
“We could have collapsed, but instead it helped us grow.”
United defender Matthijs de Ligt said the result and performance was a “step backwards” for a team with a decent record.
“I think the game speaks volumes. Against 10 men for 70 minutes, we didn’t create that many chances,” the Dutch defender told Sky Sports. “Today was not a good night for us.
“We didn’t have enough patience to play near the line and there were a lot of cross balls. We need to do more.
“Today felt like a step back in every way. Not just the result, but the intensity and focus.”
