Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial scored as Manchester United got a 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford in Saturday’s early kickoff game.
Erik Ten Hag watched as his side suffered from profligacy, hitting as many as 21 shots – their most in the first half of any game this season – before the Scottish midfielder broke the deadlock when he finished fiercely after Sancho’s pass found him inside the area.
Anthony Martial came on in the second half and got his 86th Manchester United goal to seal the win.
The Frenchman’s goal means United have 21 goals scored by substitutes so far this season.
The Red Devils faithful were clearly giddy with excitement when Christian Eriksen made his much-awaited return when he came off the bench to help maintain control of proceedings in midfield alongside Fred.
There were worries, however, with Marcus Rashford having to leave the pitch quite early because of an injury after firing blanks in his 350th Manchester United appearance.
Erik Ten Hag’s side have now moved into third, at least until after Newcastle United’s game against Brentford on Saturday evening, with their 17th win of the Premier League season – one more than they managed all through last season.