Dewsbury Hall can match 1978/79 Andy King feat as Everton host Man United
dewsbury hall heads into Monday’s clash with Manchester United with the chance to become the first English player in 47 years to score in both of Everton’s league games against United in a single season, a milestone that would deepen the meaning of Everton’s November win at Old Trafford.
Dewsbury Hall could match Andy King’s 1978/79 feat
Sport has highlighted that the last English player to score in both Toffees’ league meetings with the Red Devils in the same season was Andy King in 1978/79, and Dewsbury-Hall already scored the only goal in Everton’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford in November. A second strike on Monday would complete the feat that has gone unclaimed by an Everton English player for 47 years.
How Everton have been prepared for this match
Everton return to action on Monday after a nearly two-week gap since their last match, a game against Bournemouth at the Hill Dickinson Stadium; the break came because Everton were not involved in the FA Cup over the weekend, and the fixture list places the United clash at the end of this round of matches. The long pause and fixture placement have left the squad reportedly eager to get back on the pitch.
Form, role and the numbers behind the run
dewsbury hall, a 27-year-old who moved from Chelsea in a £30million transfer, has become an attacking presence Everton did not necessarily expect: he has five Premier League goals — the best return of his career — and two assists in 19 top-flight appearances. He plays just behind striker Thierno Barry in an attacking midfield role and has been praised for his energy and dynamism, which David Moyes is credited with getting the best out of since the summer signing.
Key moments that shaped this calendar
Among Dewsbury-Hall’s notable recent contributions is the winner he curled past Senne Lammens on 24 November at Old Trafford, and a brilliant equaliser he scored against Fulham on 7 February to spearhead Everton’s comeback at Craven Cottage. A social media clip also celebrated his outstanding play at Old Trafford, underlining how pivotal he has become in Everton’s run.
Manchester United’s form and Everton’s stadium issues
Monday’s match will be testing: Michael Carrick has influenced United since stepping in, and United picked up 13 points from their last five matches. Everton, meanwhile, have been struggling at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and will need to turn that form around if they are to take anything from the game.
What a goal would mean and what’s next
Another goal from Dewsbury-Hall would not only break a 47-year English-player drought against Manchester United in the same season but would also deliver three points that Everton see as important in their bid for European qualification. The November win at Old Trafford sets up the opportunity to complete a league double over United — a feat Everton last achieved 12 years ago under Roberto Martinez, when they won 1-0 at Old Trafford and followed up with a 2-0 home victory.
Beyond Monday’s fixture, discussions about Dewsbury-Hall’s form include talk of international recognition: with five goals and two assists in 19 appearances, and strong recent displays, some observers have suggested Thomas Tuchel might consider him for England ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the next international break in March. For the latest news updates on Everton, head over to Football Insider.
