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Manchester United recorded their third straight win in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Poised to face one of their sternest tests of the season so far following the Premier League’s recent decision to hand Everton a 10-point deduction, United made the perfect start, racing into a 1-0 lead inside just three minutes courtesy of a breathtaking effort from Alejandro Garnacho. He silenced Goodison Park with an incredible acrobatic effort.
Everton, it must be recognized, recovered after falling behind, creating opportunities that they did not know how to take advantage of. United had their chance before the break and were lucky to go into the break ahead.
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However, they recovered a point after the restart and added to their tally thanks to Marcus Rashford, who scored a penalty, and Anthony Martial. The win, which was United’s fifth in their last six league games, lifted them to sixth in the table.
Although Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Galatasaray will now be a priority, United’s league position suddenly looks much healthier after a disappointing start to the season. However, they cannot take their foot off the fuel before a grueling December.
With just six points separating United and Arsenal at the top of the table, December is shaping up to be a crucial month in the race for the title and the top four. That said, MEN Sport has looked at the next six league missions for United and their rivals.
Verdict: With 3 at home and 3 away in their next six games, United want to make the most of their outings at Old Trafford. Although they have won their last four league games on the road, none of their recent tests have been as difficult as those looming on the horizon.
Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United promises to demand the very best of Erik ten Hag’s side, as will the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool just over a fortnight later. The tussles with Chelsea and Aston Villa at Old Trafford are also unlikely to be plain sailing.