Everton Vs Manchester United 0-2: Live Commentary, Team News, Lineup, Statistics And More

Good evening fellas, Welcome to our live commentary channel of the Goodison park clash between Everton and Manchester United. Its safe to say that Manchester United are under more pressure to win this match than the home team. The Red devils have failed to win a single match since their 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion on the 17th of December.
Jose Mourinho will also need to come up with a solution to his crisis upfront. Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been ruled out of this match due to long term injuries. Everton will hope to make a good recovery from their shocking defeat to Bournemouth two days ago.

Lineup
Manchester United: De Gea, Lindelof, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Matic, Herrera, Mata, Pogba, Lingard, Martial
Subs: Romero, Blind, Darmian, Smalling, Tuanzebe, Mkhitaryan, Rashford

Everton: Pickford, Holgate, Keane, Williams, Martina, Davies, Schneiderlin, Vlasic, Rooney, Bolasie, Niasse
Subs: Jagielka, Lennon, McCarthy, Sigurdsson, Calvert-Lewin, Robles, Kenny

Referee: Andre Marriner

The players are out on the pitch now. The result of this match will really have a telling effect on United’s stand in the league for the rest of the season

1″ We are underway. United’s 90 minute opportunity to bury the disappointment of last month with 2017 has started

2″ Everton has dictated gameplay for the first few seconds of the match, and they have a shot already. Bolasie frees himself of Lindelof before swinging in a cross, but De Gea is on hand to halt their attempt

5″ Rooney curls in a decent cross which Holgate rises highest to meet. But he can’t direct his effort on target and United have a goal kick.

8″ United seem to be presenting a defensive mindset to the match today. Despite the plethora of fast attacking players at their disposal, they have continuously endured Everton’s rhythm so far

11″ Everton have struggled to get the ball into United’s box so far. They have laid siege on the possession and attempt but they are finding it difficult to breakdown United’s backline

14″ Everton’s possession streak in United’s half still stands unproductive. The Red devils are beginning to find their foot as Pogba gets free and looks set to launch an attempt, but Bolasie recovers in time to prevent Lindelof getting a shot off.

17″ CLOSE CALL! Niasse turns a header in to find Davies, who wriggles off his marker before unleashing a shot that Jones could only deflect wide. Rooney launch a lethal attempt, but United’s defense is quick to clear the ball. Vlasic wins it back, but he can only blast his effort wide.

23″ Neither of the teams have settled in so far. Everton have managed five attempts to United’s one, but none on target so far.

27″ Marcus Rojo makes a surprise attempt on Everton, but Pickford is up to the task to make a good save.

29″ United are starting to turn the match on its head, and their swift attack is forcing the host to make a series of desperate defending. Keane and Holgate are opened up down the left. Martial flashes a shot across the face of goal, but Pickford is on hand to clear the danger.

30″ LIVE STAT! Possession: Everton 42% vs Man United 58%

35″ Both teams have resorted to counter attacks. Bolasie have been a thorn in Lindelof’s flesh so far. While Martial seem most likely to find the net for the visitors.

39″ Everton lose the ball midway to United’s box and Pogba stirs a quick counter for United. The ball finds Herrera on the edge of Everton’s area, but Rooney is back to turn his strike wide.

42″ We are into the last three minutes of the first half now. But neither of the teams look set to change the scoreline

43″ YELLOW CARD! Rooney is the first man to enter the Referee’s book

45+ There will be one minute extra time to wrap up the first half

HALF TIME! Everton 0-0 Manchester United

An average performance from both teams have resulted in a goalless first half. Niasse, Bolasie and Rooney have presented a good performance for the host, but their poor finishing have frustrated their efforts to find United’s net.

46″ The second half is underway. United are currently leading Chelsea by 1 point. Though the latter still have a game in hand

47″ GREAT SAVE! Keane seem lost in his thoughts in Everton’s defence, allowing Luke Shaw to pounce on a loose ball to provide a shot for Mata, but Mata’s effort is tipped over by Pickford.

49″ Everton are taking a while to find their rhythm in the second half, and United are launching an attack with every effort.

51″ Mata has been magical for United in the first few minutes of the second half. But Pickford have hindered him from getting an opening goal so far.

54″ Everton’s defensive stance is creating too much room for the visitors. Pogba creates space for himself down the left and drives at goal, but his effort is far too wide to pose a threat.

57″ GOAL! GOAL for United.

58″ Rooney concedes the ball midway to United’s half, and the Red Devils launch a counter. The ball falls to Martial in the 18 yard and he is swift to punish Everton for their defensive faults.

62″ SUBSTITUTION! Bolasie makes way for Aaron Lenon

62″ SUBSTITUTION! Rooney makes way for James Mccarthy

66″ Keane’s defensive woes nearly earned United a second goal in the space of ten minutes. He gets caught out by Martial, whose cross finds Pogba in the box, but the French midfielder can’t find the net.

69″ We are heading to the last 20 minutes of the match and Sam Allardyce seem to be presenting a defensive approach to the rest of the match as United continues a series of aerial bombardment

72″ Everton are finally taking the game to United in the last 20 minutes of the match. Holgate curls in a dangerous cross, but Niasse can’t hit the target.

75″ Vlasic is finally finding his rhythm in this match. The youngster swings in a corner to find Williams goal bound, but their effort is blocked before it reaches United’s post

77″ SUBSTITUTION! Martial comes off for Rashford.

79″ We are heading to the last 10 minutes of the match and United seem comfortable on their slim 1 goal lead.

81″ GOOAALL! Cool finishing from Jesse Lingard

81″ Just as Everton were looking to get back into the game, Holgate gifts the ball to Pogba. The French man slips a pass into Lingard, who proceeds to drive to the edge of the area before slamming the ball beyond Pickford’s reach.

83″ SUBSTITUTION! Calvert Lewin comes on for Niasse in Everton’s last substitution of the day

85″ YELLOW CARD! Holgate enters the Referee’s book after he launched a silly tackle on Lingard

87″ SUBSTITUTION! Lingard gets a standing ovation as he makes way for Daley Blind.

90+ We are into extra time. United have definitely sealed this victory

92″ SUBSTITUTION! Mata makes way for Tuanzebe

FULL TIME! Everton 0-2 Manchester United

The match seemed to be heading for a goalless draw after both teams presented an average performance in the first half, but a combination of poor defending by Everton and swift counter skills by Manchester United sealed a much needed 2-0 victory for the Red Devils. Thanks for staying tuned to our live commentary channel. Have a good night rest

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