Overview
- Referee Tony Harrington sent off Idrissa Gueye in the 13th minute for a slap to Michael Keane, a decision the Premier League Match Centre said was checked and confirmed by VAR.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored from long range in the 29th minute and Jordan Pickford produced key saves as Everton held on for a 1-0 win at Old Trafford with 10 men.
- Gueye apologised publicly, saying he took full responsibility and that nothing justifies his behaviour.
- The midfielder faces an automatic three-match suspension for violent conduct and, with Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations duties, could be unavailable for around 10 Everton matches.
- Ruben Amorim’s in-game choices drew heavy criticism, and he reiterated a club-first stance on potential January exits for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee as they seek minutes ahead of the World Cup.