Ruben Amorim says Everton’s Idrissa Gueye should not have been sent off for hitting teammate Michael Keane during his side’s 1-0 win at Manchester United – and believes altercations between players during matches over mistakes are a “good feeling”.
United looked well placed to claim a fifth straight home win when Gueye saw red in the 13th minute after being judged to have punched defender Keane in the face during an argument, only for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to score 16 minutes later as part of a surprise win for the 10-man Toffees.
“He attacked his OWN teammate”
Idrissa Gueye is sent off after raising his hand on Michael Keane 😰 pic.twitter.com/zNIcEU2fA5
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 24, 2025
“Fighting is not a bad thing,” Amorim said. “Fighting does not mean [players] don’t like each other.
“Fighting is ‘you lose the ball, I will fight you because we will suffer a goal [conceded].’ I do not agree with the expulsion.
Red card from Idrissa Gueye: Amorim “is afraid” of Man United
Amorim accused his players of lacking “understanding of the moment” after Senegalese midfielder Gueye raised his hand towards defender Keane, the contact appearing minimal but referee Tony Harrington handed down the penalty for violent conduct.
“I hope when my players lose the ball they fight,” Amorim said, adding that United had lacked “intensity” and failed to channel the “excitement” needed for the opportunity to move closer to second-placed Chelsea after a five-match unbeaten run.
EXCEPTIONAL from Dewsbury-Hall!
Everton at 10 takes the lead at Old Trafford! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vFHvhV9YkS
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 24, 2025
“They can’t be kicked out, but it’s a good feeling, not a bad feeling.
“We didn’t understand the moments of the game. It’s my fault, I have to explain to the players how to play in each situation. It’s my responsibility to explain the game.
“It was the team, not a mistake or an individual. I’m afraid I’ll go back to the feeling of last season. [when United finished 15th and without a trophy].
“That’s my biggest concern. The players are trying but we have to be better. We have a lot to do and we’re going to do it.”
Amorim: United are ‘not even close’
The Portuguese suggested injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha would have helped United break down Everton’s “low blocks where there is no space”.
“But it’s just an excuse,” he added. “We’re not even close to where we should be to fight for the top positions in the league.”
United, who are three points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa in 10th, are next in action against fifth-place Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday (12:00 GMT/07:00 ET/04:00 PT).
Everton will start three points ahead of 14th-placed Newcastle when they host the Magpies on Saturday (5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT).
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Man United team vs Everton
Defender Harry Maguire and new signing Sesko were unavailable for United due to injuries sustained in the 2-2 draw against Spurs on November 8, while Cunha was absent after suffering a problem in training.
Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro arrived, with 18-year-old winger Shea Lacey joining the team for the first time.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was back on the bench, as was central defender Lisandro Martinez following a long-term knee injury.
Manchester United starting lineup: Senne Lamens, Leny Yoro, Matthis The Ligt, Luke Shaw, Noussary Mazrauui, Casemiro, Bruno Fernands, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirk Sea
Man United substitutes: Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, Shea Lacey
Everton vs Manchester United
Defenders Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) and Nathan Patterson (foot and groin) were absent for Everton, as was on-loan Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl.
Seamus Coleman made his first club start of the season but was forced off the field with a hamstring injury after 10 minutes.
Everton starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Seamus Coleman, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Vitalii Mykolenko, James Garner, Idrissa Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish, Thierno Barry
Everton substitutes: Mark Travers, Tom King, Dwight McNeil, Beto, Jake O’Brien, Tyler Dibling, Carlos Alcaraz, Adam Aznou, Tim Iroegbunam
Manchester United vs. Everton stats
- United were beaten at home for the first time since losing to Arsenal, finishing with an expected goals figure of 1.66 to Everton’s 0.23.
- They were on a six-game winning run against Everton until February 22, when the teams drew 2–2 at Goodison Park.
- Everton’s previous victory against United came on April 9, 2022, when Anthony Gordon – now with Newcastle – scored the only goal in their home victory.
- Moyes was in charge of United in Everton’s last victory there, winning 1-0 thanks to Bryan Oviedo’s 86th-minute goal on December 4, 2013.
- The Scot won at Old Trafford for the first time as manager at the 18th attempt.
- More than five hours of football have passed since Everton’s previous goal at United, with Andros Townsend earning Rafael Benitez’s side a 1-1 draw on October 2, 2021.
- United’s total of 623 pass attempts is the highest total in a single league match this season.
- Everton remain unbeaten for a third match for the first time since September 13.
- A three-game winless streak in the league is the longest such streak for United since eight games without a win between April 1 and May 16.
Premier League results this weekend
Nottingham Forest’s victory over reigning champions Liverpool to climb out of relegation was Saturday’s most notable result, while Chelsea won at Burnley to move into second, staying ahead of Manchester City after the Cityzens’ defeat at Newcastle.
After Aston Villa came from behind to win at Leeds United thanks to two second-half goals from Morgan Rogers on Sunday, Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table to six points with a 4-1 home win over Tottenham, including an Eberechi Eze hat-trick 25 minutes either side of half-time.
Saturday November 22
Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham
Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Brentford
Fulham 1-0 Sunderland
Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest
Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace
Newcastle 2-1 Manchester City
Sunday November 23
Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
Monday November 24
Manchester United 0-1 Everton
