Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford scored first-half penalties as Manchester United bounced back from defeat to Manchester City with a 2-0 win over struggling Everton at Old Trafford.
Alejandro Garnacho won both spot-kicks with Fernandes coolly converting the first of them before handing the second to Rashford, allowing the winger to find the net for a second successive game after his long-range stunner in last weekend’s derby.
Manchester United’s performance was sloppy at times but Everton’s wastefulness in front of goal ensured it was a comfortable victory for Erik ten Hag’s side, putting them within three points of fifth-placed Tottenham, who have two games in hand.
Sean Dyche’s side finished the game with 23 shots to Manchester United’s 15 – the most by an away side at Old Trafford all season – but once again demonstrated a glaring lack of cutting edge in front of goal as their Premier League winless run stretched to 11 games – equalling a club record set in 1994.
The Toffees remain 16th, five points above the drop zone, but another defeat gives their relegation rivals an opportunity to reduce that gap.
More to follow…
What’s next?
Manchester United host rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday March 17, kick-off 3.30pm. United return to Premier League action on Saturday March 30 at Brentford, live on Sky Sports. Kick-off 8pm.
Everton have three weeks until their next Premier League fixture on Saturday March 30 at Bournemouth. Kick-off 3pm.
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