Manchester United Narrowly Claim Crucial Draw Against Everton

Manchester United claimed an interesting a 2-2 draw as they struggled with Everton at Goodison Park, with the visitors staging a dramatic comeback from two goals down. 

Beto, the Toffees' in-form striker, set the game on course by scoring his fifth Premier League goal in four games to put his side in front after Manchester United failed to clear a corner. He trapped in a flick header from Abdoulaye Doucoure and gave Everton the lead. 

Everton doubled their lead on half a hour, from Abdoulaye Doucoure's poacher goal. The midfielder nodded home from close range after Andre Onana had saved superbly an attempt from Jack Harrison. 

Everton doubled their lead on half a hour, from Abdoulaye Doucoure's poacher goal. The midfielder nodded home from close range after Andre Onana had saved superbly an attempt from Jack Harrison. 

Eventually, the the first half paid of for United after failed efforts to break-in following Bruno Fernandez's free-kick, pulling one back for the Red Devils. Manuel Ugarte restored level terms by rifling home a left-footed shot from the edge of the box. 

Having to secure a draw from two goals down stopped United from losing their third Premier League games in a row. They have completed such comeback from two goals deficit since 2023. 

Overview 

United's effort to make the turnaround was plausible, avoiding what would have been a defeat to Everton. Fernandez rightly seized the crucial set piece to pull of the comeback. Everton, to an extent, were panicky and the fence to the Portuguese free-kick was taking advantage of. There was a sense of misunderstanding between Pickford and his men in the build up to the goal. 

Ashley Young's moment in the stoppages nearly ruined the game for United. The contact between him and Harry Maguire was not strong enough for the fall. Young was professional with his move and the referee read that well to cancel the penalty he had awarded. Beto's opening goal was another controversial moment. The goal stood despite a lengthy VAR check.