Anthony Martial's close-range strike kept Manchester United's Champions League chase on track and prevented Everton from overshadowing the tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton.
Few are more synonymous with the Red Devils' style and success than the World Cup winner, who has lived through triumph and tragedy, going from Busby Babe to board member during his 60-year association with the club.
Charlton's impact saw Old Trafford's South Stand renamed in his honour during a heartfelt pre-match tribute, a spine-tingling celebration that Martial ensured would not be followed by frustration as United ran out 1-0 winners against Everton.
It had looked set to be an anti-climactic afternoon after a 10th goalless first half in 15 Premier League matches at Old Trafford, only for Martial to lift the mood by scoring with United's first shot on target.
United's 1,000th Premier League goal at Old Trafford was far from a classic, but it had Charlton celebrating in the stand now carrying his name and moved Louis van Gaal's men up to fifth, back within a point of Manchester City in the final Champions League spot.
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