It was another Missed chance for United on a night when they had the perfect opportunity to climb into the Premier League’s top four. Facing an Everton team that rarely wins at Old Trafford — and one that played almost the entire match with 10 men — Manchester United still collapsed to a disappointing 1–0 defeat. On the one-year anniversary of Ruben Amorim’s arrival, the performance raised serious questions about progress, intensity, and direction. It truly felt like a Missed chance for United, one that fans will not forget for the wrong reasons.
A NIGHT OF ERRORS AND NO INTENSITY
From the first whistle, it looked like another Missed chance for United. Everton, who hadn’t won away from home since August, began the match far sharper, making more passes in the final third and controlling the tempo. Even before Idrissa Gueye’s bizarre red card for slapping his own teammate, United looked slow, confused, and lacking aggression.
After Everton went down to 10 players for 77 minutes, it should have been simple. Yet it turned into another Missed chance for United as they kept making basic mistakes. Amad Diallo taking a throw-in while standing inside the pitch summed up the frustration of the night. Everton’s winning goal came when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall strolled past weak challenges and smashed a brilliant strike into the top corner.
Despite United taking 25 shots, only six were on target. Even in the final minutes, Matthijs de Ligt scuffed a simple chance into the arms of Jordan Pickford. Supporters booed loudly because they knew this was a major Missed chance for United.
AMORIM’S FRUSTRATION AND EVERTON’S FIGHT
Ruben Amorim admitted after the game that his team lacked intensity and did not deserve anything. On the night that marked his first year in charge, this performance showed how far the team still needs to go. He has repeatedly said his squad is not yet close to competing at the top level, and this match proved it was another Missed chance for United to show improvement.
In contrast, Everton showed real fight and resilience — even if it came in the form of teammates arguing. David Moyes praised his players for defending bravely with 10 men, while Amorim wished his own team displayed the same passion. Watching Everton’s commitment made it feel like yet another Missed chance for United.
As the season moves on, the question remains: how many more times will we talk about a Missed chance for United before real progress finally appears?
source : ESPN
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