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Manchester United lead 1-0 against Watford.
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the red devils' rebound in form is remarkable! ... what on earth is Solskjaer feeding them these days
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I heard United played awful today tbh and they were lucky to get all 3 points
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What a win for he mighty reds again leaving it to the end. We were lucky for sure but you make your own luck. The highlight of the match was Van Dijk's decision to force Sissoko to take a shot when he was clean through on goal. Van Dijk had blocked his option to pass to Son realising that the Korean had a better chance to score. This brilliant decision will not be remembered by anyone if we win the league other then students of the game like me! With that great piece of thinking VVD has kept us in the title race. Other then that Spurs had more of the ball throughout the match dominating the midfield in particular that should be a concern for Liverpool fans.
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Its Arsenal vs Newcastle!
Aubameyang on Arsenal bench, Ozil starts
Newcastle captain Lascelles returns from injury
Arsenal would go third with a point
Newcastle seven points clear of danger
Newcastle have lost 11 of past 12 league matches against Arsenal
Arsenal have won past nine league home games
Aubameyang on Arsenal bench, Ozil starts
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Arsenal would go third with a point
Newcastle seven points clear of danger
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Fulham have been relegated from the Premier League with five games still to play after being hammered by Watford at Vicarage Road.
The Cottagers needed to avoid defeat to put off their inevitable demotion for another week and were level at half-time, Ryan Babel having equalised after Abdoulaye Doucoure's stunning opener for the Hornets.
However, second-half goals from Will Hughes, Troy Deeney and Kiko Femenia condemned them to an immediate return to the Championship.
Fulham spent more than £100m on 12 new players last summer but the quality has been lacking all season.
Their players looked dejected as the final whistle confirmed they will be playing Championship football alongside Huddersfield next season, making 2 April the earliest date two clubs have been relegated from the Premier League.
Fulham had lost their previous eight Premier League games and, with just two points away from home all season, a visit to high-flying Watford always seemed to be a tall order.
Caretaker manager Scott Parker has overseen five defeats since replacing Claudio Ranieri and now relegation is confirmed, it is clear a significant rebuilding job will be required.
The Cottagers impressed in the Championship last year, coming up through the play-offs, and were tipped by many to make a positive impact in the Premier League.
However, it has turned into a nightmare with two managers sacked and 76 goals conceded so far - 17 more than Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City and Burnley.
Fulham had, briefly, looked like delaying the drop, when Babel rounded Ben Foster to coolly equalise from Ryan Sessegnon's clever pass 12 minutes before half-time.
Babel, Sessegnon and Aleksandar Mitrovic all had chances to put the Cottagers ahead in a dangerous spell after that but the break halted their momentum and they fell apart in the second half.
Parker will hope that they can restore pride in their final five games before another hard season in the Championship.
Hornets confident before Wembley semi-final
Watford have been quietly impressive this season and move up to eighth with this comprehensive victory - a point behind seventh-placed Wolves, who beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday.
Javi Gracia's side have already reached their highest points tally in the Premier League era and they go into Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Wolves in confident mood.
Second-half substitute Andre Gray has tormented Fulham in the past and once again he proved the difference, his bristling pace and direct running causing huge problems for the visitors' fragile backline.
A mesmerising piece of skill from Gray set up Deeney for a tap in on 69 minutes before he slipped a pass to Femenia to round off the victory shortly afterwards.
Those goals put the gloss on two earlier strikes from Doucoure and Hughes, the latter a thunderbolt volley from the edge of the box that flew into the top of Sergio Rico's net.
Watford have not lost at home since Boxing Day and, with six games to play, will have their sights set on finishing as best of the rest behind the runaway top six.
The English midfielder scored his fourth goal for Watford with a stunning volley and also set up Abdoulaye Doucoure for the opener. He was instrumental in all of his side's best work, making 53 passes and creating space down the right-hand side for a number of Watford attacks.
The stats - long wait for an away victory
Watford have earned 46 points this season, their best return in a Premier League season and the most points they have accrued in a top-flight campaign since 1986-87 (63).
Fulham have lost their last nine league games, the second-longest such run in their history, surpassed only by 11 straight defeats in 1961-62.
This is just the second occasion in which two clubs have been relegated from the Premier League with five or more games remaining, after 1994-95 (Ipswich and Leicester).
Fulham are now winless in their lpast 19 away games in the Premier League (D2 L17) since beating Aston Villa in April 2014; this is the longest run in the division since Hull City went 26 away games without victory between March 2009 and August 2013.
Watford striker Andre Gray is just the second player to assist two goals in one Premier League games as a substitute this season, after Aaron Ramsey against Spurs in December.
Fulham forward Ryan Babel has been directly involved in five league goals (three goals and two assists) for Fulham since making his debut in January, more than double that of any team-mate.
Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon has assisted six Premier League goals; only four players have assisted more goals in the competition before turning 19: Francis Jeffers, Michael Owen (both 11), Cesc Fabregas (10) and Wayne Rooney (eight)
'Devastated for the club' - What they said
Watford 4-1 Fulham: Scott Parker devastated for fans after relegation
Fulham manager Scott Parker: "I am obviously bitterly disappointed, devastated for the football club and fans. We always knew it was a tough ask to stay up but it is the way we lost the game which is most disappointing for me.
"The five or 10-minute spell when we conceded three goals was our season in a snapshot.
"I have ideas of [where it went wrong] but it's not the time to broadcast it. When a club gets relegated you know there are some serious issues."
Watford boss Javi Gracia: "We can now think about the next game - an important game, a semi-final. All the people are looking forward to the moment. To achieve 46 points is something amazing.
"Fulham played better than us in the first half but the whole team was much better in the second half. We are keeping a good level throughout the season."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47701937
The Cottagers needed to avoid defeat to put off their inevitable demotion for another week and were level at half-time, Ryan Babel having equalised after Abdoulaye Doucoure's stunning opener for the Hornets.
However, second-half goals from Will Hughes, Troy Deeney and Kiko Femenia condemned them to an immediate return to the Championship.
Fulham spent more than £100m on 12 new players last summer but the quality has been lacking all season.
Their players looked dejected as the final whistle confirmed they will be playing Championship football alongside Huddersfield next season, making 2 April the earliest date two clubs have been relegated from the Premier League.
Fulham had lost their previous eight Premier League games and, with just two points away from home all season, a visit to high-flying Watford always seemed to be a tall order.
Caretaker manager Scott Parker has overseen five defeats since replacing Claudio Ranieri and now relegation is confirmed, it is clear a significant rebuilding job will be required.
The Cottagers impressed in the Championship last year, coming up through the play-offs, and were tipped by many to make a positive impact in the Premier League.
However, it has turned into a nightmare with two managers sacked and 76 goals conceded so far - 17 more than Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City and Burnley.
Fulham had, briefly, looked like delaying the drop, when Babel rounded Ben Foster to coolly equalise from Ryan Sessegnon's clever pass 12 minutes before half-time.
Babel, Sessegnon and Aleksandar Mitrovic all had chances to put the Cottagers ahead in a dangerous spell after that but the break halted their momentum and they fell apart in the second half.
Parker will hope that they can restore pride in their final five games before another hard season in the Championship.
Hornets confident before Wembley semi-final
Watford have been quietly impressive this season and move up to eighth with this comprehensive victory - a point behind seventh-placed Wolves, who beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday.
Javi Gracia's side have already reached their highest points tally in the Premier League era and they go into Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Wolves in confident mood.
Second-half substitute Andre Gray has tormented Fulham in the past and once again he proved the difference, his bristling pace and direct running causing huge problems for the visitors' fragile backline.
A mesmerising piece of skill from Gray set up Deeney for a tap in on 69 minutes before he slipped a pass to Femenia to round off the victory shortly afterwards.
Those goals put the gloss on two earlier strikes from Doucoure and Hughes, the latter a thunderbolt volley from the edge of the box that flew into the top of Sergio Rico's net.
Watford have not lost at home since Boxing Day and, with six games to play, will have their sights set on finishing as best of the rest behind the runaway top six.
The English midfielder scored his fourth goal for Watford with a stunning volley and also set up Abdoulaye Doucoure for the opener. He was instrumental in all of his side's best work, making 53 passes and creating space down the right-hand side for a number of Watford attacks.
The stats - long wait for an away victory
Watford have earned 46 points this season, their best return in a Premier League season and the most points they have accrued in a top-flight campaign since 1986-87 (63).
Fulham have lost their last nine league games, the second-longest such run in their history, surpassed only by 11 straight defeats in 1961-62.
This is just the second occasion in which two clubs have been relegated from the Premier League with five or more games remaining, after 1994-95 (Ipswich and Leicester).
Fulham are now winless in their lpast 19 away games in the Premier League (D2 L17) since beating Aston Villa in April 2014; this is the longest run in the division since Hull City went 26 away games without victory between March 2009 and August 2013.
Watford striker Andre Gray is just the second player to assist two goals in one Premier League games as a substitute this season, after Aaron Ramsey against Spurs in December.
Fulham forward Ryan Babel has been directly involved in five league goals (three goals and two assists) for Fulham since making his debut in January, more than double that of any team-mate.
Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon has assisted six Premier League goals; only four players have assisted more goals in the competition before turning 19: Francis Jeffers, Michael Owen (both 11), Cesc Fabregas (10) and Wayne Rooney (eight)
'Devastated for the club' - What they said
Watford 4-1 Fulham: Scott Parker devastated for fans after relegation
Fulham manager Scott Parker: "I am obviously bitterly disappointed, devastated for the football club and fans. We always knew it was a tough ask to stay up but it is the way we lost the game which is most disappointing for me.
"The five or 10-minute spell when we conceded three goals was our season in a snapshot.
"I have ideas of [where it went wrong] but it's not the time to broadcast it. When a club gets relegated you know there are some serious issues."
Watford boss Javi Gracia: "We can now think about the next game - an important game, a semi-final. All the people are looking forward to the moment. To achieve 46 points is something amazing.
"Fulham played better than us in the first half but the whole team was much better in the second half. We are keeping a good level throughout the season."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47701937
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Liverpool came from behind to beat Southampton at St Mary's and return to the top of the Premier League table.
Shane Long handed Saints an early lead with a composed finish from close range before Naby Keita headed the visitors level with his first goal for the club.
Liverpool dominated the ball with 70% possession in the second half but they were limited to just one shot on target before Mohamed Salah struck.
The Egyptian fired past Angus Gunn with his left foot to score his first goal in seven league matches, before substitute Jordan Henderson sealed victory late on.
With five matches to play, the result sees Liverpool leapfrog Manchester City and open up a two-point gap at the top, although the defending champions have a game in hand.
Southampton remain in 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone.
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Shane Long handed Saints an early lead with a composed finish from close range before Naby Keita headed the visitors level with his first goal for the club.
Liverpool dominated the ball with 70% possession in the second half but they were limited to just one shot on target before Mohamed Salah struck.
The Egyptian fired past Angus Gunn with his left foot to score his first goal in seven league matches, before substitute Jordan Henderson sealed victory late on.
With five matches to play, the result sees Liverpool leapfrog Manchester City and open up a two-point gap at the top, although the defending champions have a game in hand.
Southampton remain in 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47742713
Liverpool's title to lose. Getting a lot of luck
Last 4 games I remember
Burnley keeper kicks ball straight to Salah when game was edgy
Fulham keeper drops a ball and fouls mane
Lloris v alderwiereld
Offside in build up today for first goal
All coming at period in game where Liverpool were second best.
City will slip up, so I think Liverpool take this and that hurts .
Last 4 games I remember
Burnley keeper kicks ball straight to Salah when game was edgy
Fulham keeper drops a ball and fouls mane
Lloris v alderwiereld
Offside in build up today for first goal
All coming at period in game where Liverpool were second best.
City will slip up, so I think Liverpool take this and that hurts .
Liverpool have had some luck but some decisions have also gone against them as well. Today we were clearly denied a penalty when Keita was brought down that the ref ignored. Even if the first goal was offside the other two were perfectly legit so we deserved to win. I am hopeful that Man Utd and/or Spurs will do us a favour by at least holding City. The visit to Crystal Palace won't be easy for them either. Our next game is at home to Chelsea who always seem a tough nut for us to crack so it's anyone's title. Even having played a game more I'd rather have the points in the bag then be chasing under pressure.
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Chelsea's chance to push Arsenal down in the table
CFC 0-0 WHU so far
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So Burnley are more or less safe!
Big matches today. If Palace can hold City then we defeat Chelsea at home the title race will change hands. I am sure everyone here wishes Liverpool all the best. We are all Liverpool fans today!
Mo Salah, Mo Salah, Mo Salah running down the wing......Salalalalalaa the Egyptian king
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West Ham will ban for life any supporters identified in a video of anti-Semitic chanting that took place as they travelled to Saturday's game at Manchester United.
It is the latest of a recent spate of incidents involving discriminatory behaviour by football supporters.
A West Ham spokesperson said: "We are disgusted by the contents of the video.
"These people are not welcome at our club - they are not welcome in civilised society."
The statement continued: "We are taking immediate action to try to identify the offenders, whose details we will be handing over to the police and will be banned for life from London Stadium and from travelling with the club.
"West Ham United is unequivocal in its stance - there is no place for this kind of behaviour at our club."
Greater Manchester Police appealed for anyone with footage of the incident to contact them. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Boyce said she "welcomed West Ham's statement" which "quite rightly condemns these disgusting and abhorrent slurs".
"Here in Manchester we pride ourselves on making sure fans from far and wide are welcomed and it is disappointing that a small few have brought shame on football in this way," GMP said.
Last week, Chelsea supporters were captured on video singing an Islamophobic song about Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, before their match against Slavia Prague.
Three of the six people in the video were identified and barred. Chelsea are working to identify the other three.
And earlier on Saturday, Fifa president Gianni Infantino urged football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism following recent incidents in which Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, Tottenham's Danny Rose and Juventus' Moise Kean, among others, were recipients of abuse from the stands.
Transport for Greater Mamchester's Danny Vaughan said: "A number of incidents have been reported recently that has shone a light on a very small, but unsavoury side of football.
"Whether on public transport, inside football stadiums or anywhere else, hate crime has no place in society, and we will support the police in whatever way we can in response to this incident, or any others like it."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47923344
It is the latest of a recent spate of incidents involving discriminatory behaviour by football supporters.
A West Ham spokesperson said: "We are disgusted by the contents of the video.
"These people are not welcome at our club - they are not welcome in civilised society."
The statement continued: "We are taking immediate action to try to identify the offenders, whose details we will be handing over to the police and will be banned for life from London Stadium and from travelling with the club.
"West Ham United is unequivocal in its stance - there is no place for this kind of behaviour at our club."
Greater Manchester Police appealed for anyone with footage of the incident to contact them. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Boyce said she "welcomed West Ham's statement" which "quite rightly condemns these disgusting and abhorrent slurs".
"Here in Manchester we pride ourselves on making sure fans from far and wide are welcomed and it is disappointing that a small few have brought shame on football in this way," GMP said.
Last week, Chelsea supporters were captured on video singing an Islamophobic song about Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, before their match against Slavia Prague.
Three of the six people in the video were identified and barred. Chelsea are working to identify the other three.
And earlier on Saturday, Fifa president Gianni Infantino urged football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism following recent incidents in which Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, Tottenham's Danny Rose and Juventus' Moise Kean, among others, were recipients of abuse from the stands.
Transport for Greater Mamchester's Danny Vaughan said: "A number of incidents have been reported recently that has shone a light on a very small, but unsavoury side of football.
"Whether on public transport, inside football stadiums or anywhere else, hate crime has no place in society, and we will support the police in whatever way we can in response to this incident, or any others like it."
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Raheem Sterling scored twice against Crystal Palace to inspire Manchester City to a ninth straight Premier League win and send Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the table - if only for a few hours.
With title rivals Liverpool hosting Chelsea in the late kick-off (16:30 BST), City moved one point clear at the summit after a dominant performance at Selhurst Park.
Sterling opened the scoring after Kevin de Bruyne's beautifully weighted pass saw his team-mate outsprint Patrick van Aanholt before an exquisite finish beyond Vicente Guaita.
England winger Sterling's instinctive finish after Leroy Sane's pass doubled the lead before Palace, who are 11 points above the relegation zone, reduced the deficit through Luka Milivojevic's late free-kick.
Substitute Gabriel Jesus extended City's lead with a smart finish to leave City one point clear of Liverpool with five games remaining.
However, Liverpool will return to the summit if they beat Chelsea later in the day.
City were forced to endure one or two nervy moments after Milivojevic's 12th top-flight goal gave the home side hope but, in truth, the visitors were superior from start to finish.
Having looked ordinary edging past Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend before losing in the Champions League at Tottenham on Tuesday, Guardiola's side returned to their majestic best in south London.
De Bruyne, left out against Spurs in midweek, sparkled on his return to the starting line-up but it was Sterling who caused the damage.
He should have scored his third hat-trick in five weeks for club and country but, after firing wide from eight yards in the 10th minute, quickly made up for his miss.
He showed electrifying pace to make it 1-0 after De Bruyne's perfect pass and Palace were fortunate to only be 1-0 behind at the interval as they found themselves under relentless pressure.
Guaita produced a palm-stinging save to keep out Sane while Palace's Spanish keeper had to make a smart save to prevent Martin Kelly scoring an own goal before Sterling made it 2-0, finishing off a lovely move that involved David Silva and Sane.
The only disappointment for City, who had Benjamin Mendy making his first league start since November, was that they were unable to make it five league wins without conceding in a row.
Yet they head into Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final return leg with Tottenham, which they trail 1-0, in good spirits after Jesus restored their two-goal cushion as City scored three goals away from home in the league for the first time since 20 January.
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Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea.... Tense times for Liverpool
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Mohamed Salah scored one of the best goals of the Premier League season as Liverpool overcame Chelsea to retake top spot from Manchester City.
There had been few clear chances in the match until Sadio Mane headed home in the 51st minute following a slick move.
Two minutes later Anfield erupted again when Salah fired a 25-yard angled effort into the top right corner.
Eden Hazard twice went close for the Blues, first with a shot that hit the post and another saved by Alisson.
Earlier, City beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park to briefly lead the Reds by one point.
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There had been few clear chances in the match until Sadio Mane headed home in the 51st minute following a slick move.
Two minutes later Anfield erupted again when Salah fired a 25-yard angled effort into the top right corner.
Eden Hazard twice went close for the Blues, first with a shot that hit the post and another saved by Alisson.
Earlier, City beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park to briefly lead the Reds by one point.
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Back to square one like the day started. Just hoping that someone can hold City, I have hope that Man Utd can at least hold them if they are honest that they should be chasing a top four finish themselves. As I predicted in post 444 Salah's goal was one for the season. In the other match City were all over Palace a team they incredibly lost to at home
The Newcastle match is gonna be a tough one. Other then that City definitely have the tougher run in.
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Phil Foden's first Premier League goal returned Manchester City to the top of the table as they overcame Champions League conquerors Tottenham at Etihad Stadium.
The 18-year-old's diving header, created by Sergio Aguero, after only five minutes ensured the reigning champions maintained the pressure on rivals Liverpool before their match at Cardiff City on Sunday.
It was, however, a nervous performance in a game a far cry from the drama of Wednesday's European game here as City relied on goalkeeper Ederson to make several crucial saves and they also lost key midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to injury.
Foden gave City the perfect start but Ederson thwarted Son Heung-min on three occasions and saved well from Christian Eriksen and Lucas Moura. Son was also denied by a magnificent tackle by Aymeric Laporte.
Raheem Sterling had City's best chance after the break, only to be frustrated by the outstretched leg of Spurs keeper Paulo Gazzaniga - in for injured Hugo Lloris - but Pep Guardiola's side held on to move a point clear of Liverpool with four games left.
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The 18-year-old's diving header, created by Sergio Aguero, after only five minutes ensured the reigning champions maintained the pressure on rivals Liverpool before their match at Cardiff City on Sunday.
It was, however, a nervous performance in a game a far cry from the drama of Wednesday's European game here as City relied on goalkeeper Ederson to make several crucial saves and they also lost key midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to injury.
Foden gave City the perfect start but Ederson thwarted Son Heung-min on three occasions and saved well from Christian Eriksen and Lucas Moura. Son was also denied by a magnificent tackle by Aymeric Laporte.
Raheem Sterling had City's best chance after the break, only to be frustrated by the outstretched leg of Spurs keeper Paulo Gazzaniga - in for injured Hugo Lloris - but Pep Guardiola's side held on to move a point clear of Liverpool with four games left.
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Starting Dier was a horrible mistake - he looked so rusty after being away for so long. Spurs looked good instantly after Wanyama got subbed in.
Spurs made very little mistakes yesterday - City were simply vastly superior in sheer quality. Foden looks a player and a half! - whoever sanctioned Sancho's sale instead of just giving him a new contract with assured playing time must be taken to the backyard and shot! Guardiola could've laid the foundation towards an invincible City team by building it around Foden and Sancho
Spurs made very little mistakes yesterday - City were simply vastly superior in sheer quality. Foden looks a player and a half! - whoever sanctioned Sancho's sale instead of just giving him a new contract with assured playing time must be taken to the backyard and shot! Guardiola could've laid the foundation towards an invincible City team by building it around Foden and Sancho
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Everton produced a thrilling display to outclass a woeful Manchester United at Goodison Park and expose all the problems facing Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United face a fight to secure a Premier League top-four place and Champions League football next season after 90 minutes which were little other than torture against a rampant Everton.
United goalkeeper David de Gea had saved superbly from Richarlison before the Brazilian hooked in an acrobatic 13th-minute volley to set the tone for a magnificent display from Marco Silva's side.
De Gea was beaten by Gylfi Sigurdsson's low 25-yard drive, going down late, as Everton took total control.
Everton did not let up after the break, Lucas Digne scoring from long range after De Gea punched out a corner, before substitute Theo Walcott ran clear on to Sigurdsson's pass to slide home the fourth.
United have lost six of their past eight games in all competitions, while a fifth successive away defeat - for the first time since 1981 - leaves them facing the prospect of Europa League football next season.
Everton are on a hot streak at Goodison Park but this can rank alongside the finest displays seen at the famous old stadium in many seasons.
Yes, much will be made of United's obvious deficiencies, but it would be a gross injustice to ignore a magnificent performance from a side who have drawn with Liverpool and beaten Chelsea, Arsenal and United in their past four home games without conceding a goal.
Everton swarmed all over United from the first whistle and there was never a moment when they looked like relinquishing control.
Silva's pressing approach saw United harassed mercilessly for 90 minutes, but this was not simply about work-rate - Everton were full of skill, pace and athleticism.
Idrissa Gueye was the fulcrum in midfield while Sigurdsson and the gifted Brazilian Bernard were the creators-in-chief from first to last.
There may have been some doubts expressed about Silva's position not so long ago, but this blistering run of home form - and a style which will win full favour from Everton's fans - surely means he will be given time to build, as he should.
Man Utd a heartless, abject shambles
United were reduced to being ironically cheered by their own supporters for merely stringing three passes together with Everton 4-0 up and in cruise control.
And, yes, it was that bad.
Solskjaer's side were quite simply over-run and did not even show the heart or fighting spirit to escape from a joyous Goodison with any dignity on a desperate day.
There was simply nothing good about this United performance. Indeed, given Everton's superiority, they were fortunate the scoreline did not have an even more embarrassing appearance.
Paul Pogba strolled around midfield while Gueye, Morgan Schneiderlin and Sigurdsson snapped into challenges, and it was a nightmare return to Everton for striker Romelu Lukaku.
Taunted throughout, he could not do a thing right and his afternoon simply went from bad to worse.
He was not alone. De Gea may have saved well from Richarlison early on but he was slow to react to Sigurdsson's shot and it was his punch that fell at Digne's feet to score. The Spain keeper is having a mixed season.
It was five years ago to the day since a 2-0 loss here ended David Moyes' reign - and this United performance was even worse than that.
Solksjaer has inherited a mess, the early gloss from his arrival has worn off and players like Pogba and Lukaku, who were revived after Jose Mourinho was sacked, look back to their bad old ways.
Now there is the small matter of the derby against title-chasing Manchester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Everton boss Marco Silva, speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm delighted with the players. It's important to remind you what we did in the last four home games - we're on a fantastic run.
"Our last performance away was not good enough and we must show something different. We did. We were the best team on the pitch from the first to last minute.
"When we won against Chelsea we were 26 games without a win against the top six. After we won I said we will change that, and now we are playing with quality at home.
"It's important to see our fans enjoying what we are doing - everything what I want as a manager. We are doing really well. Last seven games, five clean sheets."
Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, speaking to BBC Sport: "We were beaten on all aspects today. The only place we beat Everton - I can't say we beat them - but we had a fantastic support and I just want to apologise for the performance we turned out.
"We have been fantastic for long periods and it's a tough league to get into the top four, never mind winning the league. There are six teams there and Everton want to be in there.
"We know it's a big task and work to be done. We have to do it together; we have to get on with it because this is not good enough.
"You have got to start somewhere and we will give it everything we have got with the last four games - massive games with City and Chelsea coming to Old Trafford. That's where we get the best support in the world.
"We can turn it around. In football, like in life, things can change quickly. We have got to change it from bad to good.
"We need a game of football as soon as we can as we need to get this out of the systems.
"Everyone here can say with hands on hearts that's not good enough - not worthy of a Manchester United team. We know that and apologise again to fans."
This was Everton's biggest margin of victory over Manchester United in any competition since beating them 5-0 in October 1984.
It was United biggest defeat to any opposition since a 4-0 loss to Chelsea in October 2016.
This was United's fifth consecutive away defeat in all competitions, their longest such run of losses since March 1981 under Dave Sexton (also five).
United have conceded 48 Premier League goals in 2018-19, their highest tally in a single season in the competition and their most in a league campaign since 1978-79 (63).
Everton have won more points at home to the 'big six' clubs this season (10 - P6 W3 D1 L2) than any other team outside the top six.
United have gone 11 consecutive matches without a clean sheet in all competitions for the first time since 1998.
Everton have now won four of their past seven home league games against United (D1 L2); they had won only three of their first 20 Premier League games against them at Goodison Park before this (D3 L14).
Only Andrei Kanchelskis (15 in 1995-96), Yakubu (15 in 2007-08) and Romelu Lukaku (15 in 2013-14) scored more Premier League goals in their debut season with Everton than Richarlison this term (13).
Gylfi Sigurdsson has been directly involved in nine Premier League goals against Manchester United (five goals, four assists), more than he has against any other club.
United goalkeeper David de Gea has conceded eight goals from outside the box in the league this season, the only campaign in which he has conceded more was 2013-14 (9).
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47924122
United face a fight to secure a Premier League top-four place and Champions League football next season after 90 minutes which were little other than torture against a rampant Everton.
United goalkeeper David de Gea had saved superbly from Richarlison before the Brazilian hooked in an acrobatic 13th-minute volley to set the tone for a magnificent display from Marco Silva's side.
De Gea was beaten by Gylfi Sigurdsson's low 25-yard drive, going down late, as Everton took total control.
Everton did not let up after the break, Lucas Digne scoring from long range after De Gea punched out a corner, before substitute Theo Walcott ran clear on to Sigurdsson's pass to slide home the fourth.
United have lost six of their past eight games in all competitions, while a fifth successive away defeat - for the first time since 1981 - leaves them facing the prospect of Europa League football next season.
Everton are on a hot streak at Goodison Park but this can rank alongside the finest displays seen at the famous old stadium in many seasons.
Yes, much will be made of United's obvious deficiencies, but it would be a gross injustice to ignore a magnificent performance from a side who have drawn with Liverpool and beaten Chelsea, Arsenal and United in their past four home games without conceding a goal.
Everton swarmed all over United from the first whistle and there was never a moment when they looked like relinquishing control.
Silva's pressing approach saw United harassed mercilessly for 90 minutes, but this was not simply about work-rate - Everton were full of skill, pace and athleticism.
Idrissa Gueye was the fulcrum in midfield while Sigurdsson and the gifted Brazilian Bernard were the creators-in-chief from first to last.
There may have been some doubts expressed about Silva's position not so long ago, but this blistering run of home form - and a style which will win full favour from Everton's fans - surely means he will be given time to build, as he should.
Man Utd a heartless, abject shambles
United were reduced to being ironically cheered by their own supporters for merely stringing three passes together with Everton 4-0 up and in cruise control.
And, yes, it was that bad.
Solskjaer's side were quite simply over-run and did not even show the heart or fighting spirit to escape from a joyous Goodison with any dignity on a desperate day.
There was simply nothing good about this United performance. Indeed, given Everton's superiority, they were fortunate the scoreline did not have an even more embarrassing appearance.
Paul Pogba strolled around midfield while Gueye, Morgan Schneiderlin and Sigurdsson snapped into challenges, and it was a nightmare return to Everton for striker Romelu Lukaku.
Taunted throughout, he could not do a thing right and his afternoon simply went from bad to worse.
He was not alone. De Gea may have saved well from Richarlison early on but he was slow to react to Sigurdsson's shot and it was his punch that fell at Digne's feet to score. The Spain keeper is having a mixed season.
It was five years ago to the day since a 2-0 loss here ended David Moyes' reign - and this United performance was even worse than that.
Solksjaer has inherited a mess, the early gloss from his arrival has worn off and players like Pogba and Lukaku, who were revived after Jose Mourinho was sacked, look back to their bad old ways.
Now there is the small matter of the derby against title-chasing Manchester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Everton boss Marco Silva, speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm delighted with the players. It's important to remind you what we did in the last four home games - we're on a fantastic run.
"Our last performance away was not good enough and we must show something different. We did. We were the best team on the pitch from the first to last minute.
"When we won against Chelsea we were 26 games without a win against the top six. After we won I said we will change that, and now we are playing with quality at home.
"It's important to see our fans enjoying what we are doing - everything what I want as a manager. We are doing really well. Last seven games, five clean sheets."
Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, speaking to BBC Sport: "We were beaten on all aspects today. The only place we beat Everton - I can't say we beat them - but we had a fantastic support and I just want to apologise for the performance we turned out.
"We have been fantastic for long periods and it's a tough league to get into the top four, never mind winning the league. There are six teams there and Everton want to be in there.
"We know it's a big task and work to be done. We have to do it together; we have to get on with it because this is not good enough.
"You have got to start somewhere and we will give it everything we have got with the last four games - massive games with City and Chelsea coming to Old Trafford. That's where we get the best support in the world.
"We can turn it around. In football, like in life, things can change quickly. We have got to change it from bad to good.
"We need a game of football as soon as we can as we need to get this out of the systems.
"Everyone here can say with hands on hearts that's not good enough - not worthy of a Manchester United team. We know that and apologise again to fans."
This was Everton's biggest margin of victory over Manchester United in any competition since beating them 5-0 in October 1984.
It was United biggest defeat to any opposition since a 4-0 loss to Chelsea in October 2016.
This was United's fifth consecutive away defeat in all competitions, their longest such run of losses since March 1981 under Dave Sexton (also five).
United have conceded 48 Premier League goals in 2018-19, their highest tally in a single season in the competition and their most in a league campaign since 1978-79 (63).
Everton have won more points at home to the 'big six' clubs this season (10 - P6 W3 D1 L2) than any other team outside the top six.
United have gone 11 consecutive matches without a clean sheet in all competitions for the first time since 1998.
Everton have now won four of their past seven home league games against United (D1 L2); they had won only three of their first 20 Premier League games against them at Goodison Park before this (D3 L14).
Only Andrei Kanchelskis (15 in 1995-96), Yakubu (15 in 2007-08) and Romelu Lukaku (15 in 2013-14) scored more Premier League goals in their debut season with Everton than Richarlison this term (13).
Gylfi Sigurdsson has been directly involved in nine Premier League goals against Manchester United (five goals, four assists), more than he has against any other club.
United goalkeeper David de Gea has conceded eight goals from outside the box in the league this season, the only campaign in which he has conceded more was 2013-14 (9).
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47924122
Great win for Liverpool today against a resilient Cardiff. After Bobby missed a sitter then the keeper saved of Salah it seemed like a crucial few points would be lost. Great strike by Wijnaldum gave us a crucial lead before Salah went down in the penalty box for a stone wall penalty. Don't know what the pundits were moaning about when their defender was all over Mo like a rash. Man Utd should be really up for the Manchester derby on Wednesday after the thumping they took from Everton. Ole's being the saviour or miracle worker many Man Utd fans took him for has been put to bed now. Remember some years back Ole struggled when he managed Cardiff for a while winning three and losing twelve
It was a mistake to appoint this rookie as Man Utd manager, permanently.
It was a mistake to appoint this rookie as Man Utd manager, permanently.
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Really don't see Man Utd getting anything from City. I'm more hopeful of Sean Dyche or Rodgers getting something off of them.
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