A spectacular overhead kick from Alejandro Garnacho propelled Manchester United to a 3-0 triumph over Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
Garnacho’s extraordinary goal not only left the buoyant Everton protesters in the stands silenced but also contributed to the Toffees ending the weekend in 19th place. United further solidified their victory with two additional goals in the second half.
Despite Sean Dyche finding some positives in his team’s performance, Everton paid the price for inefficiencies in the final third. In contrast, Manchester United capitalized on limited opportunities, securing three crucial points.
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The game unfolded with Erik ten Hag emphasizing the importance of the opening exchanges, and Garnacho’s early Puskas-worthy overhead kick set the tone for United. The goal came just two minutes into the match, stunning Goodison Park and overshadowing planned protests.
Following their initial lead, United controlled the game by retaining possession in their own third. Despite Everton’s resurgence after recovering from Garnacho’s heroics, they struggled to capitalize on numerous chances before halftime.
While United’s threat going forward was minimal amid Everton’s attacks, they maintained a 1-0 lead going into halftime. The visitors, however, extended their lead to 2-0 just before the hour mark, as Marcus Rashford confidently converted a penalty. Initially booked for a dive, Anthony Martial was vindicated by VAR, which penalized Ashley Young for a trip.
Facing an uphill battle, Everton struggled to break down a deepening United backline. Goalkeeper Andre Onana remained solid, and the Toffees started to fade. Manchester United sealed their victory 15 minutes from time when Martial elegantly chipped the ball over Jordan Pickford to complete a swift transition.