United scapegoat lands top recognition after imperious performance vs. Everton, Carrick has transformed him

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has been honoured following his dazzling display in Monday’s victory against Everton. Dalot shines Dalot was brilliant as United beat Everton 1-0 to make it six unbeaten games under caretaker boss Michael Carrick. Benjamin Sesko came on from the bench and scored the winner, securing all three points for the Red Devils at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. But the overall team performance was hardly the swashbuckling football that has been witnessed since Carrick took over the reins. At times, United had to dig deep and fortunately, it was enough to get a result. Dalot was one of the few players who were good across both halves. Carrick has started Dalot in all the games he has taken charge of and his performance against the Toffees was arguably his best one yet. He was good on the ball when most others were wasteful. The Portugal international was a surprise outlet for United, constantly finding himself in promising attacking opportunities. This is not to mention how solid he was defensively. Dalot made nine defensive contributions. He contributed an impressive three interceptions, four clearances and seven recoveries. He also won the one tackle he put in. He came out on top in four of his seven duels, proving his worth in both ground and aerial contests. Statisticians WhoScored have confirmed Dalot’s place in their Premier League Team of the Week. Dalot recognised Dalot is the only United player to feature on the list. He has a rating of 7.72 and forms part of a four-man defensive unit that also consists of Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), James Tarkowski (Everton) and El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham). Premier League Team of the Week. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/fgY4FVo3cd — WhoScored (@WhoScored) February 24, 2026 It is well-deserved recognition for Dalot, whose form has improved significantly since Ruben Amorim’s dismissal last December. Evidence of his resurgence can be seen in the fact that he is now keeping Noussair Mazraoui out of the starting XI. United are next in action on Sunday when they host Crystal Palace. 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 Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!