Man Utd thrashed 4-0 by Everton in fresh blow to top four hopes
Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba (L) talks with Everton’s French defender Kurt Zouma (R) after the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 21, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
A sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men means they remain two points adrift of the top four in sixth.
Everton, chasing seventh, which could provide a route into next season’s Europa League, made a flying start as Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson struck inside the first 28 minutes.
Lucas Digne’s sweet strike and Theo Walcott’s goal completed Everton’s biggest win over United since 1984.
United could easily fall five points off the Champions League places should Arsenal beat Crystal Palace at home later on Sunday and Chelsea win when they host Burnley on Monday.
Solskjaer’s task in turning United’s fortunes around does not get any easier as title-chasing Manchester City visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.
