Manchester United 3-1 Everton: Marcus Rashford stars after David de Gea error to increase Frank Lampard pressure

Manchester United continued their superb form as they beat Everton 3-1 in the FA Cup third round to heap further pressure on Toffees boss Frank Lampard.

The hosts took the lead on four minutes when Antony slid home a simple goal following a fine run and cross from Marcus Rashford.

However, the Toffees suffered a blow just following the restart when Alex Iwobi was stretchered off with an ankle injury.

And it got worse on 52 minutes when Coady put through his own net as he tried to defend a cross after another surging run from Rashford.

Everton thought that they had levelled 16 minutes from time when substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin bundled in after excellent work on the right from Gray, but the goal was chalked off by VAR for offside in the build up.

Rashford added a third in injury-time from the penalty spot as United made it 10 wins from their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Talking point – Seven in a row for Man Utd

Erik ten Hag’s men made it seven straight wins with what turned into a hard-fought triumph over a plucky Everton side.

It maintains confidence and belief for the remaining part of January which could well define how the second half of their season goes.

Next up is a Carabao Cup quarter-final at home to Charlton on Tuesday before they host neighbours Manchester City in a crunch clash in the league on Saturday lunchtime.

A week later they face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday January 22. Should they get positive results in those encounters it could suddenly become very exciting at the top of the Premier League table for United fans.

It is a similarly important period for Everton. They face rock-bottom Southampton at home a week on Saturday before a trip to fellow strugglers West Ham a week later. The Toffees may have lost here but they gave United a difficult match and if they can build on performances like this, and their draw at Manchester City, there is hope for Lampard and co.

Player of the match

Marcus Rashford (Man United). Produced a superb performance on the left, teeing up two goals and continually alarming the Everton defenders with his pace and trickery. Finished off his excellent night with a deserved goal from the spot.

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Match Highlights

04’ – GOAL! – Man United 1-0 Everton. Antony slides home a simple finish at the far post after a surging run and cross from Rashford.

13’ – EVERTON CHANCE! Gray unleashes a 25-yard strike that hits De Gea and the post before rolling inches wide.

14’ – GOAL! – Man United 1-1 Everton. Coady taps in from close range after Maupay’s weak cut back somehow squirmed through De Gea’s legs. It’s a bizarre mistake from the goalkeeper!

52’ – GOAL! – Man United 2-1 Everton. Coady puts through his own net on the stretch after another fine run and cross from Rashford.

64’ – EVERTON CHANCE! De Gea makes a fine save with his feet from Coleman’s low drive after a surging run from Doucoure. The rebound falls to Mykolenko but his follow-up is blocked.

74’ – EVERTON GOAL RULED OUT! Calvert-Lewin touches home from close range after a brilliant flick, run and cross from Gray. Everton celebrate, but their joy is short-lived as VAR intervenes and rules it out for offside against Gray.

90+7’ – GOAL! – Man United 3-1 Everton. Rashford caps a fine display by sealing a place in round four with a clinical spot kick. The penalty was awarded after Godfrey tumbled Garnacho.

Key stat

Rashford is the first Manchester United player to score in seven consecutive home appearances in all competitions since Wayne Rooney between February and April 2012.