“That killed us…”: Everton powerhouse breaks down Carrick’s genius tactic that handed United victory

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United carried on their impressive run with a 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickson Stadium. That result stretched United’s unbeaten streak to six matches under caretaker Carrick, and 10 across all competitions. Even so, the victory was far from emphatic. Everton fought hard and made United work for every inch. Everton put up a fight The Toffees caused real problems, and it was United’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens who stole the spotlight. The Belgian produced a string of crucial saves, keeping United in the contest when Everton pressed forward. Ultimately, it took a moment of brilliance in the 71st minute to break the deadlock. Cunha launched a long ball into Bryan Mbeumo’s stride. The Cameroonian managed to receive and control the ball before squaring it to Benjamin Sesko. Sesko, arriving at full tilt, rifled his shot past Jordan Pickford into the bottom corner. That well‑executed counter attack sealed all three points for United. Branthwaite reacts In the aftermath, Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, via Liverpool Echo, offered a candid reflection on how the game slipped away: “I think throughout the 90 minutes, we were the better team. “A lapse in concentration probably killed us on the counterattack, and it’s another home game where we’ve not picked up any points, and we’re disappointed.” Branthwaite’s assessment is spot on; it only took one lapse, one counter, one decisive strike to swing the contest. For United, yes, the win keeps momentum alive, but fans will expect more authority in performances. They will want victories that showcase dominance rather than narrow escapes. With Champions League qualification in sight, fans are looking for a strong finish to the 2025–26 campaign. Featured image by Michael Regan/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.