The Toffees recorded a sensational win over the Red Devils, who were unable to breakdown a stubborn home defence in the 2nd half, after Belgian International Marouane Fellaini netted the only goal on the night.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson chose to make no changes at half-time and it proved to be costly within a second of kick-off, as Leon Osman’s thunderous shot rattled the crossbar.
United looked to counter immediately, but http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jagielka-c29902 right at the edge of the box.
The former Premier League champions were made to pay for their inability crack down on the opposition goal, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295 rose highest to hand in a corner and give his side the lead after confusion in the United penalty box.
Fergie answered quickly and sent on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 for the equalizer.
However, the Japanese International was unable to capitalize, just like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tom-Cleverley-c35218 had done after being given a sitter from the ex-Borussia Dortmund man. The game, though, became increasingly once sided as the away team constantly bombarded the box with
attack after attack.
Luis http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 on the other hand was becoming a major nuisance after failing to make an impact and giving the ball away cheaply on several occasions. Ferguson opted to send on Ashley Young to change things on the flank, but the move didn’t pay any dividends.
Even with the introduction of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anderson-c5565, United failed to create any chance of note and although their firepower is now considerable, it seems that gelling together will take its natural time.
Debutants Kagawa and Van Persie looked sharp and alert, especially the Japanese attacker, who was neat and tidy up-front. Rooney also seemed to have a good understanding with the new stars and as the season goes on; their partnership should blossom into
something more fruitful for the English outfit.
Nonetheless, the Reds need to improve upon their display at Goodison Park and are likely to do so when they take on Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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