Manchester United had the feelgood factor going into their game against Everton, following victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, as well as the thrashing of AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.
However, a Victor Lindelof own goal put the visitors in the ascendancy, though there was a degree of controversy due to the pressure Dominic Calvert-Lewin put David de Gea under.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were able to extend their undefeated run to five in all competitions though, thanks to substitute Mason Greenwood's strike from the edge of the box in the 78th minute.