Late goal denies Manchester United victory at Everton
Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored an injury time leveler to ensure Everton and Manchester United play out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their EPL match at the Hill Dickinson stadium. The former Arsenal midfielder was making his debut as a late substitute and he paid immediate dividends with a long-range strike that ensured the points were shared […]
In a thrilling encounter at the Hill Dickinson stadium, Manchester United's hopes of securing a victory were dashed by an injury time equalizer from Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Maitland-Niles, making his debut as a late substitute, scored the crucial goal in the final minutes, ensuring the match ended in a 2-2 draw. The first half of the match was a below-par affair, with Bruno Fernandes' shot hitting the post, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
Bryan Mbeumo, an Everton player, broke the deadlock in the first minute of the second half, capitalizing on a pass from Kobbie Mainoo to score the opening goal. Everton's efforts were rewarded with a leveler six minutes before the end of regulation time, thanks to Tyrique George, who found the net from a well-placed shot. Despite a strong performance from Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, who thought he had scored another winning header, the match continued into added time.
Maitland-Niles' last-minute goal secured a point for David Moyes' team, leaving them in eleventh position in the EPL table with four points from three matches. Everton, on the other hand, remains unbeaten in three weeks of the season and currently sits in eighth place with five points.
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