Everton found themselves on the wrong end of a 1-0 result against Manchester United on Monday evening, as the Blues' winless run at home extended to seven matches.

United substitute Benjamin Sesko proved to be the difference as he came off the bench to score the game's only goal in the 71st minute, ensuring that the Red Devils left with all three points.

Nevertheless, there was plenty to ponder from the contest for David Moyes and Everton, with the Blues matching their lofty opponents for much of the encounter, particularly in the second half.

We’ve heard of false number nines but what about false full-backs? For the second time in four matches, Everton manager Moyes selected a back four without a recognised full-back in it, having picked four centre-backs for the 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on January 31.

The Blues boss usually deploys a natural centre-back Jake O’Brien at right-back anyway, but with the Republic of Ireland international suspended, James Garner, who has been one of the team’s most influential performers this season in central midfield,...