On 9 March, one of the matches of the 28th round of the English football championship took place. Man United (England) and Everton (Liverpool) met.
English Championship, 28th round
Man.United (England) - Everton (Liverpool) - 2:0 ( 2:0)
Goals: Bruno Fernandes (12), Marcus Rashford (36)
Warnings: Onana (26), Doucoure (34)
In a much-anticipated Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester United faced Everton in a thrilling encounter. Both teams were looking for a crucial win and the tension was already palpable at the start of the match. The first goal of the match came in the 12th minute when Manchester United were awarded a penalty. Bruno Fernandes came on as a substitute and coolly shot past the Everton goalkeeper, giving his team the lead. The home fans exploded with joy as their team got the lead. As the first half progressed, Everton struggled to find their rhythm, and their frustration boiled over as two players received yellow cards. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Andre Onana found themselves in the referee's book for rash behaviour, further dampening Everton's chances of getting back into the game. Shortly before the half-time whistle, Manchester United were awarded another penalty after a foul in the box.
This time Marcus Rashford made no mistake, doubling his team's lead and taking the lead into the break. In the second half, the Everton manager made three quick substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match. However, Manchester United's defence stood firm and Scott McTominay received a yellow card for a flagrant foul in midfield. After the final whistle, Manchester United claimed a 2-0 victory over Everton. This result allowed the team to climb up the Premier League standings and strengthen their position as title contenders. Despite their best efforts, Everton were unable to break down United's defence and were left regretting missed opportunities. Overall it was a dominant performance by Manchester United who took all three points in a crucial match. The fans at Old Trafford were treated to an unforgettable spectacle and the players left the pitch with their heads held high after a well-deserved victory.
In the next round the following matches await the opponents: Man United - Sheffield United, Everton - Liverpool.
| Manchester United | Everton | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Shots on goal | 6 |
| 14 | Kicks | 23 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 10 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 16 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 13 | Offences | 11 |
| 4 | Corner | 8 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 50% | Ball possession | 50% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 459 | Total assists | 433 |
| 374 | Accurate assists | 362 |
| 81% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |