Benjamin Sesko scored off the bench again to save Manchester United from a drab stalemate at Everton, extending their unbeaten run to 10 games and moving Michael Carrick's side back into fourth place.
The 22-year-old Slovenian striker finished off a slick counter in the second half to net his third goal off the bench, having done the same against Fulham and West Ham last time out, with no player scoring more as a substitute in the league this season.
Three of United's summer signings were involved in the transition move that began with a superb ball out to Bryan Mbeumo from Matheus Cunha.
Their combination was a timely one for United, who had failed to inspire until that point, struggling to break down an Everton side that had failed to win in any of their last five at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Up to that point, both sides lacked quality but eyes were on United, who had an incentive after Chelsea had dropped points against Burnley on Saturday, as the race for the Champions League spots took another turn.
Everton, who had hoped to stop their home rot, responded well to going behind but a late Senne Lammens clinic, making four saves, ensured his side got over the line and earned United their first away league clean sheet since March 2025.
More to follow.
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