On a night that had everything — shock, controversy, and a piece of Premier League history — ten-man Everton stunned Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Monday, November 24, 2025. It was a result almost nobody saw coming, not least after an early red card for Idrissa Gueye following a clash with his own teammate. Yet, against the odds and the numbers, Everton held firm, took their moment through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and left with a famous victory.

Chaos at Old Trafford: A Red Card That Redefined the Game

The turning point came early. In the 13th minute, Idrissa Gueye was sent off for violent conduct after striking Michael Keane in the face. The incident was born from frustration: Gueye’s pass to Keane inside the box wasn’t controlled, the ball spilled, and Bruno Fernandes shot wide. Words were exchanged, a shove came from Keane, and Gueye reacted with a slap. Referee Tony Harrington reached for a straight red, and VAR backed the call after confirming a clear strike to the face.

It was a rare and startling moment. In fact, Gueye became the first player to be sent off in the Premier League for fighting with a teammate since Ricardo Fuller’s clash with Andy Griffin back in 2008. The shock of it seemed certain to unbalance Everton. Instead, it galvanized them.

“A red for fighting your own teammate… and they still win away? Wild.”

Dewsbury-Hall’s Curler: The Moment That Silenced Old Trafford

Sixteen minutes after the dismissal, Everton struck. The ball fell to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and from about 18 meters he bent a superb shot into the far corner. It was the kind of finish that changes belief. The stadium went quiet. Everton’s bench erupted. Suddenly, the visitors had a lead to protect, and a story to write.

Dewsbury-Hall, often praised for his engine and tidy play, delivered a moment of pure quality. It wasn’t just a goal, it was a message: Everton would not fold. They would fight smart, cover ground, and make every United attack feel heavy.

Everton’s Resolve and Pickford’s Poise

From there, it was about shape, concentration, and timing. Everton dug into a deep, compact stance and set clear lines. Everything had to count — tackles, clearances, and especially saves. Jordan Pickford was calm and commanding, the last line behind a unit that refused to break.

United piled on the pressure, especially after the break. They finished with 25 shots to Everton’s three. But the hosts lacked a clear final touch. Shots flew wide, bodies blocked angles, and when the finish did open up, Pickford stood tall. This wasn’t a smash-and-grab. It was a disciplined defense holding its nerve under waves of pressure.

“Twenty-five shots and not one goal — that’s a lesson in patience and composure.”

United’s Frustration: Possession Without Precision

Manchester United had control of the ball and territory for long stretches. They kept pushing down both flanks, moved the ball quickly, and tried to drag Everton’s ten men out of position. But the final choice often wasn’t sharp enough. The big chances never felt clean, and Bruno Fernandes’ early miss — dragged wide after the Keane-Gueye mix-up — set a tone for the night.

This loss ends United’s strong run since a 3-1 defeat to Brentford almost two months ago. It also highlights a key question for the weeks ahead: how do they break down stubborn, low-number blocks when the pressure is on? At Old Trafford, against ten men, United had volume but not the killer edge.

“If you can’t punish ten men at home, the table will punish you later.”

Moyes’ Masterclass in Crisis Management

For Everton, the night becomes a marker of identity. Manager David Moyes — back at one of the league’s toughest away grounds — oversaw a dramatic in-game reset. After the red card, Everton tightened lines, managed the tempo, and picked smart moments to breathe. The forwards pressed only when the chance was right. The midfield tracked runners and shut off cutbacks. The back line stayed narrow and brave.

It wasn’t perfect. It didn’t need to be. It needed courage and discipline, and it got both. From the 29th minute on, every minute felt like a small win. When the final whistle blew, it was 1-0, and it felt earned.

A Night That Rewrites Old Trafford History

The historical note makes this result even bigger: this is the first time in 47 Premier League games that a visiting team has won at Old Trafford while playing with a numerical disadvantage. In a league where details decide everything, that is a feat wrapped in resilience.

It also throws light on the mental side of the sport. Ever since the red card, Everton had to stay clear in their heads. They did. United had to find calm in the box. They didn’t. That difference is why the points went blue.

What Comes Next

There’s a clear to-do list for both clubs. For Everton, Moyes will want to bottle this spirit and sort the discipline piece quickly. The Gueye-Keane flashpoint can’t happen again. But the response by the rest of the squad shows strong buy-in and trust. Dewsbury-Hall’s winner offers extra confidence in open-play solutions, not just set pieces or counters.

For Manchester United, the focus is on sharper decision-making in the final third. The chance count was high; the quality of the final action was not. Against packed defenses, patience must come with variety — early crosses, cutbacks, and shots that test the keeper, not just the stands. Jordan Pickford was excellent, yes, but United made his job readable too often.

Final Word

Football is simple and brutal. Ten men can still beat eleven if the plan is clear and the belief is tight. Everton proved it at Old Trafford, on a night that gave us a red card unlike most, a goal of real class, and a defensive stand worthy of headlines. For United, it’s a sharp reminder: dominance on the stat sheet means little without the final touch.

History will remember the shock. Everton will remember the points. And everyone will remember how a team with ten men won at Old Trafford — against the odds and after a moment of chaos that would have broken many others.