Everton shock Manchester United with a heroic ten-man win at Old Trafford as Dewsbury-Hall’s strike and Pickford’s brilliance seal a stunning victory

Ten-man Everton delivered one of the most remarkable results of the Premier League season on Monday night as Everton shock Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford, surviving more than 75 minutes with a man down to claim a season-defining victory.

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The drama erupted early when Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute, leaving David Moyes’ side under intense pressure from a United team that immediately smelled blood.

Rather than crumble, Everton regrouped, defended with grit, and waited for their moment.

That moment arrived in unforgettable style in the 29th minute. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall glided past two United defenders before bending a stunning curling strike from the edge of the area into the top-right corner.

Senne Lammens could only watch as the ball sailed beyond him. It was Everton’s only shot on target in the opening half, yet it completely silenced Old Trafford.

United responded with relentless pressure. Amad Diallo twice went close, Mason Mount delivered a series of dangerous balls, and Bruno Fernandes forced key saves.

But Everton held firm, anchored by the towering presence of James Tarkowski and the extraordinary brilliance of Jordan Pickford.

Pickford produced a heroic, powerfully defiant performance. He pulled off reflex stops from Joshua Zirkzee in the 80th and 89th minutes, and in the 63rd minute clawed away a low strike from Bryan Mbeumo that seemed destined for the corner.

United ended the night with over 20 attempts, 70% possession and 12 corners, yet lacked the cutting edge that Everton showed in their single decisive moment.

The closing stages were frantic. Matthijs de Ligt saw his 92nd-minute effort smothered by Pickford, and another late header was blocked in a crowded box as Everton defended desperately through five minutes of added time.

When referee Tony Harrington blew for full-time, Old Trafford erupted in boos while Everton’s players celebrated wildly.

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For Moyes’ men, this could prove a turning point in their season. For United, it was a bruising and wasteful night that left their supporters furious.