Everton defenders James Tarkowski and Ben Godfrey faced harsh criticism from Owen Hargreaves following their errors in the match against Manchester United. Both players conceded penalties which ultimately led to the Toffees’ 2-0 loss at Old Trafford.
Hargreaves did not hold back in his assessment, labeling the challenges as “ridiculous” and expressing his disappointment at their lack of discipline on the field. Manager Sean Dyche will certainly have some strong words for his players following their costly mistakes.
While Tarkowski and Godfrey may have been the scapegoats for the defeat, the entire team failed to deliver with the Everton forwards failing to convert their chances. Despite their flaws, the team’s performance was lacking overall and they will need to regroup quickly in order to avoid being pulled into the Premier League relegation battle.
On the other hand, Manchester United managed to secure a valuable three points thanks to the successful penalty conversions by Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. The win keeps them in contention for a spot in the Champions League next season.
With a long gap until their next match due to cup and international fixtures, Everton will have time to reflect on their performance and work towards a better outcome in their upcoming clash with Bournemouth at the end of the month.
