The away team again did bad business in the battle for participation in the Champions League. It was a welcome victory for the home team in the relegation battle.
21-year-old Anthony Gordon, from Everton’s youth academy, fortunately scored the winning goal at Goodison Park. After half an hour, he lashed out from the edge of the box and the ball disappeared behind keeper David De Gea through the body of United captain Harry Maguire.
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At United, Cristiano Ronaldo played the entire game, but failed to score despite a good chance in stoppage time. The injured Fred was replaced in the first half by Paul Pogba.
United are having a bad run in the Premier League. Only three of the last nine league games have been won. Due to the poor run, United are seventh, while the competitors for fourth place can still run out this weekend.
Everton increased their lead over number 18 Burnley to 4 points. On Wednesday, Everton lost 3-2 to the competitor before relegation.
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Donny van de Beek is currently injured.
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Van de Beek will in principle return to Manchester United next summer. According to current trainer Ralf Ragnick, who will take on a technical role after this season, the Dutchman can still be important for The Red Devils† ,,Why not? It also depends on the new manager and how he wants to play. I am charmed by Donny as a player. He had a lot of competition for his position from other players, so he didn’t play enough and asked if he could get a chance elsewhere.”
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