57 touches, 1 key pass, 100% tackle success today: £17m Everton player has the makings of a star

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Everton gave their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost thanks to their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.

The Toffees went into the Red Devils encounter on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions.

Admittedly, United weren’t in great form themselves.

They drew with Leicester in the league last time out and lost to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Nonetheless, Ralf Rangnick’s charges were arguably favourites to triumph at Goodison Park.

However, Everton delivered a solid display to claim all three points against a poor United outfit.

Anthony Gordon’s deflected goal in the first half proved the difference between the two sides.

The Everton academy graduate’s 27th-minute strike came off Harry Maguire and wrong-footed David de Gea.

Jordan Pickford was also in fine form, making a string of important saves to thwart the Red Devils.

One Everton player had arguably his best game for the Goodison side – Vitaliy Mykolenko.

The 22-year-old appears to have settled into his new surroundings following his January move.

He made a great run in the build-up to Everton’s goal to pull a defender away and open up space for Richarlison.

Mykolenko was also solid defensively, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka simply couldn’t deal with him on Saturday.

The £17million man clocked up some impressive statistics against the Red Devils, as per the below.

Mykolenko took 57 touches of the ball, with only Richarlison (62) having more for his side.

The Everton newcomer has the makings of a star and looks like he can develop into a top player for the Toffees.