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Winner of Everton this Saturday at Old Trafford (2-0, 28th day of the Premier League), Manchester United can still believe in Europe.
It was a match not to be lost for Manchester United. While the Red Devils remained in two defeats in a row in the league, they were able to take advantage of the reception of Everton this Saturday, to win (2-0) and stay in the wake of Tottenham, current fifth in the Premier League and last holder of a European ticket.
Beaten at home by Fulham two weeks ago (1-2) before being overthrown last weekend by their neighbor City (3-1), United knew that once again, they would not have the room for error. The reception of an Everton team in great difficulty this season was therefore the perfect opportunity to raise their heads. And things quickly turned in favor of the locals, with Bruno Fernandes opening the score from the penalty spot (1-0, 12th).
History of penalties
Well launched, the Red Devils continued to move forward and finally doubled the lead, once again from the penalty spot, this time converted by Marcus Rashford (2-0, 36th). Enough to reach the locker room with a comfortable lead. Up to a certain point all the same since, as is often the case, the Mancunians played to scare themselves during the second act.
Overall dominated by Everton, the second half saw the Toffees hit twice as many goals as their opponents. But precision, and especially efficiency, were lacking from the partners of Dominic Calvert-Lewin who entered on the hour mark and was dangerous on several occasions. In the provisional ranking, United is therefore three points behind fifth place, but with two games more than Tottenham. If Europe is still possible, it is still far away for United. As for Everton, it remains sixteenth, five points from the red zone.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
