Everton's Premier League resurrection was halted on Easter weekend as a ruthless Manchester United display condemned them to just a fourth defeat under Sean Dyche.
Goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial either side of half-time proved to be the difference at Old Trafford as the Blues passed up the opportunity to put further ground between themselves and the clubs rooted in the bottom three.
After a spirited draw against Tottenham Hotspur under the Goodison Park lights earlier in the week extended their unbeaten run to four matches, Everton were somewhat brought back down to reality as a terrific display from Jordan Pickford applied minimal shine to a disappointing afternoon in Greater Manchester.
