Manchester United 3-1 Everton: Rashford and friends kick off FA Cup with a win over Everton
Manchester United started their FA Cup campaign as they will hope to go on, with a win.They defeated Everton 3-1 at Old Trafford with a little help from the out of form Blues, but the goals all count the same.It was a fast start for United, scoring in just the third minute.A run by Rashford down the left led to a nice ball across goal for Antony to tap in at the back post.
Manchester United 3-1 Everton: Poor defending sends Frank Lampard's Toffees out of FA Cup
United boss Erik ten Hag made a statement with a strong starting line-up for the third-round tie, able to call upon Antony and Anthony Martial up front while Lampard had to leave Dominic Calvert-Lewin on the bench due to fatigue.Despite lining up in a 5-4-1 formation, Everton looked porous at the back and were under the cosh instantly.
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After a difficult start to life under Erik ten Hag, United are back on form and could feasibly win a trophy alongside qualifying for next season's Champions League.While there is still a long way to go of course, there is a real feeling of momentum in the United ranks.Everton, meanwhile, are teetering on the brink of yet another crisis.
Jorginho's first-half penalty got Chelsea's Premier League campaign off to a winning start, as Thomas Tuchel's men overcame a stubborn Everton to claim a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.
TEAM NEWS Fulham full-back Kenny Tete is available after a five-match absence because of a hamstring injury.Daniel James also returns, having been unable to play against his parent club Leeds United last weekend.Everton welcome back Nathan Patterson from the ankle injury he sustained during Scotland's win over Ukraine on 21 September.