Everton tactics branded 'over the top' by Manchester United heroEverton clearly fancied their chances on corners against Senne Lammens but the Manchester United goalkeeper held firm to help earn his side a vital 1-0 Premier League away victoryView Image Everton flooded the Manchester United box from corners but they were unable to make any of their 10 deliveries count (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Everton's tactics from corners were "a bit over the top" in their bruising 1-0 home loss to Manchester United. ‌But Lammens and the United defence stood firm to secure a vital victory - their fifth in six unbeaten games under interim manager Michael Carrick - in the battle for Champions League football. My defenders can create space for me, so I have the opportunity to come and punch the ball away. One person who was impressed with Lammens was Everton manager David Moyes, who said afterwards: "The goalie was brilliant for them tonight. For me, he was the best player for them.”The Blues return to action on Saturday away to Newcastle United (3pm).

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 10:09 UTC