Pogba Steps Up, Leads Man Utd over Everton

Despite the gotta-win atmosphere that permeated Old Trafford, thoughts were first and foremost on the tragedy at Leicester City, where the club's owner and his guests died in a helicopter crash after leaving the Foxes' 1-1 draw with West Ham United.

It's a shock that was felt throughout the football world.

One-minute's silence was held here and at other stadiums on Sunday prior to the scheduled proceedings.

 

Afterward, on the pitch, the Red Devils fought bravely and beat Everton, 2-1.

Everton created better chances in the early going, which was entertaining but unproductive. Then, Manchester United took momentum

In the 26th minute, Anthony Martial was brought down inside the box by Idrissa Gueye. Predictably, Paul Pogba was the one to step up and fire. While 'keeper Jordan Pickford made an incredible save, the French international completed the play by scurrying to the rebound and knocking it home.

 

 

Undaunted, the Toffees kept pouring on the pressure all the way to the halftime whistle.

That they came away with nothing was a tribute to Spanish international David de Gea.

 

After the break, United quickly doubled the lead.

In the 49th minute, likely enhancing José Mourinho’s happiness, Pogba sent the ball to Martial, who curled home a brilliant effort straight into the far corner:

 

All credit to the Toffs, though. Dudes were as tenacious as a terrier on a postman's butt.

Their feistiness was finally rewarded in the 77th minute when Richarlison was brought down inside the area by Chris Smalling. That put Iceland's favorite son, Gylfi Sigurðsson, who tucked his opportunity past de Gea:

 

The result allowed United to edge above Everton in the table:

And the rest of life goes on, as it always seems to do.