Manchester United surrendered a late lead to draw 2-2 with Everton in Premier League action on Sunday, according to match reports, as manager David Moyes extended his winless run against United. Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in the sixth minute of stoppage time to rescue a point for the hosts at Goodison Park, spoiling a potential comeback win for the visitors.
Early Drama and Mbeumo’s Opener at Goodison Park
According to match summaries, the fixture opened with a collision as Manchester United defender Harry Maguire struck his face against a player and required treatment before continuing. Bruno Fernandes nearly opened the scoring shortly after, striking the crossbar with a volej that marked his sixth career hit against goal woodwork since the start of the previous campaign, the highest total in the league according to official league data.
The deadlock broke in the 46th minute when Bryan Mbeumo converted to score for the second match, registering his fourth goal in his last five league appearances according to match statistics. Kobbie Mainoo provided the assist, marking his first goal involvement since May. Everton responded in the 83rd minute when Tyrique George whipped a strike from the right side of the penalty area into the top corner for his first competitive goal in his 16th appearance for the club.
Late Lead Slips as Maitland-Niles Equalizes
According to match accounts, substitute Benjamin Šeško thought he had secured victory for Manchester United when he headed past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford late in the match. The effort was Šeško’s first goal of the season following a return from a May injury. However, left-back Luke Shaw, named player of the match by Flashscore ratings, could not preserve the advantage.
In the sixth minute of added time, Maitland-Niles pounced on a loose ball outside the penalty area and fired a first-time shot into the corner. The strike marked his debut following a transfer from Lyon and his first Premier League goal since the 2018-19 season when he played for Arsenal. The result leaves Everton without a home win against Manchester United in five consecutive league meetings, while Moyes failed to defeat United for the 24th time in his career.
Arsenal Edges Chelsea to Maintain Perfect Start
In the weekend’s marquee fixture, Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea to remain level with Manchester City at the top of the table, according to league standings. Myles Lewis-Skelly set a milestone by becoming the first English teenager to start Arsenal’s opening three matches of a Premier League season.
Chelsea took an early lead after 77 seconds when Morgan Rogers scored with a volej from the edge of the box past goalkeeper David Raya. According to league records, Chelsea became the first club in Premier League history to score within the opening five minutes of each of their first three fixtures of a campaign. Arsenal equalized in the 25th minute when Kai Havertz converted a pass from Declan Rice to net his third career league goal against Chelsea. Captain Martin Ødegaard then secured the win shortly after halftime, scoring his third goal in four competitive matches this season to seal the three points.
Did you know? Kai Havertz has found more success against Chelsea than any other Premier League opponent, netting three times against his former club in the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored Everton’s late equalizer against Manchester United?
Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw for Everton.
How many points do Arsenal and Manchester City have after three matches?
Both Arsenal and Manchester City remain level at the top of the table.
Which player was named player of the match in the Everton-Manchester United fixture?
According to Flashscore ratings, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw earned the top match rating.
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