By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Manchester United scored twice from the penalty spots as they cruised to a 2-0 win against Everton at the Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
Winger Alejandro Garnacho won both spot kicks.
Bruno Fernandes converted the first penalty in the 12th minute.
The Portugal midfielder handed the second to Marcus Rashford , who cooly dispatched home seven minutes before the break.
The win put United within three points of fifth-placed Tottenham, who have two games in hand.
Everton are now winless in their last 11 league games. READ ALSO:
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The Toffees remain 16th on the table, five points above the drop zone.
