Old Trafford side edge to victory over the Toffees thanks in no small part to their Spanish custodian.
Man United edged to victory past Everton to hand Louis van Gaal a much needed win over their visitor’s from Goodison Park.
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After a cagey, if lively, opening Angel di Maria fired Man United into the lead just before the half-hour after being provided with a nicely weighted assist from Juan Mata, in for suspended forward Wayne Rooney.
Goal! Juan Mata lays on for Angel Di Maria who slides home 1-0 #MUFC https://t.co/zMQfPsghfY
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On the stroke of half-time Luke Shaw was adjudged to have brought down Tony Hibbert but Leighton Baines saw his spot-kick saved by the superb David de Gea.
Save! David de Gea keeps out Baines spot-kick #MUFC https://t.co/jVsYI5RuW7
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 5, 2014
Ten minutes into the second half Steven Naismith had leveled with a headed finish after Man United’s defence had once again failed to deal with a well delivered ball into the box, a common failing this season.
Leaky defence strikes again! Naismith heads Everton leveler https://t.co/S53N1ONgvm
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 5, 2014
Just five minutes later Colombian Radamel Falcao had scored his first goal for Man United, the loaned in AS Monaco man lethally finishing following an Angel di Maria cross/shot.
Predatory finish! Radamel Falcao scores his first #MUFC goal to give them the lead over Everton https://t.co/07RhNY8BrM
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 5, 2014
David de Gea pulled off a save of the season contender in injury time to help Man United to collect all three points, the Spaniard saving brilliantly from Bryan Oviedo’s long range effort.
Save of the season! David de Gea pulls off amazing tip over from a rasping shot from Bryan Oviedo #MUFC https://t.co/6M2hC0KDyb
— GoalClips (@GoalClips) October 5, 2014