Against Everton, United played a crazy 45 minutes with 20 shots on goal. With Marcus Rashford, Anthony and Aaron Wan-Bissaka repeatedly missed opportunities, Scott McTominay's first goal in 17 months helped United break the deadlock.
Just eight minutes into the game, Marcus Rashford had a one-handed chance, but his right-footed push was blocked by Pickford. In the 12th minute, Anthony's shot hit the post, and Wan-Bissaka's follow-up shot actually deflected off the goal, and Neville, who has long been Manchester United's right gate, quipped, "The curse of right-back goals at Old Trafford continues." ”
In the 21st minute, Anthony sent in a wonderful pass, but Sabitzer's shot was blocked by Pickford. In the 22nd minute, Anthony's low shot into the box was again blocked by Pickford. In the 28th minute, Marcus Rashford missed another chance when his shot was blocked by Pickford from close range.
In the first 30 minutes of the game, United had 14 shots on goal, five of which created good chances, but they wasted them one by one. Sky Sports reporter Jack Wilkins reminded Manchester United: "Manchester United should seize their chances, otherwise their missed chances will make Everton more courageous as the game progresses." ”
Fortunately, United quickly broke the deadlock. In the 35th minute, Scott McTominay fired an oblique shot from a tight angle into the net, which was United's 17th shot on goal.
It was Scott McTominay's first goal in nearly 17 months, with his last Premier League goal coming in December 2021. However, Scott McTominay has scored five goals in his last five appearances for the national team and club, scoring twice against Cyprus and Spain.
It is worth mentioning that this is the first time Sancho has provided an assist in the Premier League in nearly six months, the last time being against Tottenham on October 19, 2022.
In the first half, United had 21 shots on target and six on target, while Everton had just five and zero on target. Wilkins commented, "Despite only scoring one goal, if United continue, then they will definitely score more goals. ”