Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford both strike doubles as Manchester United defeats Everton.
Everton is crushed by Manchester United as Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee smash doubles.
Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford each scored a brace as Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim defeated Everton handily to record his first Premier League victory.
The Portuguese team delighted the Old Trafford supporters on Sunday following their Europa League comeback victory over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday and their draw at promoted Ipswich last weekend.
As United easily defeated Sean Dyche's Toffees 4-0, Amorim's name rang out across the stadium, propelling them to ninth place.
Eleven minutes prior to halftime, Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite sent a Rashford effort past his own goalie to score the first goal.
The defender, who had a forgettable first half after being dispossessed by Amad Diallo before Zirkzee scored his first goal since the season start, was the target of a summer transfer attempt by United.
Diallo was outstanding throughout Sunday's match. Twenty seconds after halftime, the 22-year-old gave Rashford his second goal before regaining the ball beautifully and setting up Zirkzee.
However, following this week's contentious ticket price increases, United supporters' delight at their team's performance was tempered with resentment towards Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.
A flag with the words "stop exploiting loyalty" was raised at one point, and there was a pre-game demonstration and noticeable ire during the game.
Amorim made six changes, including Kobbie Mainoo, who three minutes into his debut following a hamstring injury had Jordan Pickford stop a drive from the edge of the box.
As Amorim served as a conductor on the touchline, Dynamic Diallo had a strike blocked and another struck across the face of goal after being found by a beautiful Zirkzee ball.
As his team had both hairy moments and signs of potential in his 3-4-3, the passionate head coach issued numerous positional directions, both individually and as a team.
Before Dwight McNeil and Beto wasted promising opportunities due to poor decision-making, Everton winger Jesper Lindstrom had a long-range attempt held. However, the two almost combined to give the visitors an early lead in the twenty-first minute.
Beto was played in by McNeil, who swerved around Andre Onana and sent a low shot from a close position via Matthijs de Ligt into the side netting.
After Rashford took advantage of a corner that he had won by hard running, the game broke out of its sluggish rhythm.
Bruno Fernandes floated a pass to the unmarked forward just inside the 18-yard box in the 34th minute of a clever set-piece, and Branthwaite turned in his low first-time strike.
Seven minutes later, the Everton defender's afternoon took a further turn for the worst.
The centre-back was dispossessed after being pressed quickly by Diallo, and Fernandes rushed forward before cutting back for Zirkzee to hammer home in front of the Stretford End.
Ashley Young's hopeful penalty claims against Fernandes were dismissed shortly before halftime, and the home team quickly resumed play after the break.
Just 20 seconds after the restart, Diallo surged forward and slipped in Rashford to beat Pickford after Zirkzee's touch went wide right.
Everton seldom threatened to respond in the second half, but that goal eased the pain.
The fourth goal came in the 64th minute, but Pickford stopped Fernandes from around him and Rashford had a shot blocked.
After depriving James Tarkowski of the ball and sprinting forward, Hungry Diallo played across for Zirkzee to score.
As Amorim proceeded to make the most of his bench, notably by replacing Fernandes, several Everton supporters left early. Before long, the skipper's left foot was in an ice pack.
As he was substituted, former United captain Young was given a standing ovation, and Old Trafford supporters quickly started chanting louder about the new ticketing scheme.
Onana saved a late header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but Everton was well out of the game.