Manchester United celebrated a resounding 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on December 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone for new manager Ruben Amorim. This victory gave Amorim his first Premier League win since taking over the club, following his appointment in November after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.
The match began with a bit of tension as United fans gathered outside the stadium before kickoff, protesting a rise in ticket prices with a banner reading “Stop Exploiting Loyalty.” However, their team quickly put on an impressive performance, easing concerns with a dominant win.
The victory was especially important for Amorim, who had seen a draw and a Europa League win earlier in the week, but this was his most convincing result in charge so far.
United took control early with Marcus Rashford scoring in the 34th minute. His strike from outside the box deflected off Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, slipping into the net. Just minutes later, Amorim’s decision to play Joshua Zirkzee instead of Rasmus Højlund paid off when Amad Diallo stole the ball from Branthwaite and set up Zirkzee, who scored his first Premier League goal in 17 matches.
Rashford was once again on target early in the second half, converting a pass from Diallo just 20 seconds after the restart. Zirkzee sealed the deal with a calm finish in the 64th minute, following another assist from Diallo, who had been instrumental in United’s offensive success.
