Man United vs Everton funny story

One of the funniest moments in the history of Man United vs Everton matches happened in a game in the early 2000s at Old Trafford.

It was a tense match with both teams looking for the win, but the game was stuck in a 0-0 deadlock for most of the first half. Around the 40th minute, Man United won a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the box.

David Beckham, who was known for his precision free kicks, stepped up to take it. He hit the ball with power, but instead of it going over the wall and into the goal, it flew straight into the face of Everton's goalkeeper, Paul Gerrard.

The impact was so hard that Gerrard stumbled backwards and fell over, causing the ball to bounce off him and into the back of the net! The stadium erupted into laughter as Gerrard lay on the ground in disbelief, holding his face in pain.

The goal was credited to Beckham, but it was clear that it was a hilarious own goal by Gerrard. The Everton goalkeeper was left red-faced as he realized what had just happened, and the Man United fans couldn't stop laughing.

To make matters worse for Gerrard, the incident was replayed on TV and in highlight reels for weeks after the match, cementing it as one of the funniest moments in football history.

Despite the embarrassing incident, Gerrard went on to have a decent game, making some crucial saves to keep Everton in the game. However, the damage had already been done, and Man United went on to win the match 3-0, with Beckham scoring another goal in the second half.

The incident has become a legendary moment in Man United vs Everton matches, and is often brought up by fans whenever the two teams face each other. It just goes to show that even in the most intense of matches, there's always room for a good laugh.