Premier League

Manchester United continued their push for Champions League qualification as a dominant 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford moved them up to third in Premier League.

United squandered a host of gilt-edged chances before Scott McTominay lashed in his third goal of the season (36) to give the hosts a deserved half-time lead, before substitute Anthony Martial sealed the victory with his eighth career goal against Everton (71).

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The victory, which moved United three points clear of fourth-place Newcastle, was somewhat overshadowed by an injury to in-form striker and top-scorer Marcus Rashford, who hobbled from the field with nine minutes remaining with a suspected groin injury.

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A first defeat in five Premier League games for Everton leaves them outside the relegation zone on goal difference, and wondering what might have been after missing chances of their own, notably Ellis Simms in the first period.

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