David Moyes suffered a painful defeat against former club Everton as Bryan Oviedo’s late goal gave them their first victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 21 years. In an entertaining contest that belied its lack of goals, both sides had chances to get on the scoresheet before Oviedo, playing in place of injured United transfer target Leighton Baines, struck the only goal with just four minutes remaining.
The result means that United now fall five points behind Moyes’ former side in the Premier League table and, more pertinently, 12 points off leaders Arsenal. Moyes can count himself unlucky to have come out a loser in his first match against the club he left in order to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer. Yet, his replacement at Everton, Roberto Martinez, deserves much credit, and bested his predecessor in the coaching stakes on the night.
In contrast to how Everton regularly set up under Moyes at the homes of the Premier League big guns, the Merseysiders were admirably positive from the off. While the balance of the 90 minutes, which saw both sides hitting the woodwork, suggested a draw would have been a fair outcome, Martinez was rewarded for his boldness, even in the closing minutes.
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