Fletcher replaces Fortune for United

Everton, without a win over Manchester United for 10 years, needed to change that run of form to take advantage of Liverpool and Bolton dropping points in the three-strong race for fourth spot in the Barclays Premiership.

Fletcher replaces Fortune for United
Wed, 20 Apr, 2005 - 20:45

Everton, without a win over Manchester United for 10 years, needed to change that run of form to take advantage of Liverpool and Bolton dropping points in the three-strong race for fourth spot in the Barclays Premiership.

The Toffees were without skipper Alan Stubbs and full-back Alessandro Pistone, both injured, meaning Steve Watson and Joseph Yobo played in defence.

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