Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored his first goal for Everton in stunning fashion in the dying moments of the match, securing a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Manchester United had appeared to snatch a late victory when Benjamin Sesko headed them into the lead in the 88th minute. However, a powerful strike from distance by Maitland-Niles in the final seconds denied them all three points.
The match had seen Everton equalize through Tyrique George's stunning strike in the second half, after Bryan Mbeumo had given Manchester United the lead shortly after halftime. George's goal, his first for the club, leveled the score at 1-1 before Sesko's late header put United ahead. Maitland-Niles, who came on as a substitute in the 77th minute, unleashed a shot from outside the area that went into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Senne Lammens stranded and sending the home crowd into raptures.
Everton manager David Moyes was credited with impactful substitutions, including the introduction of Jack Grealish and Maitland-Niles, who ultimately proved decisive.
In the first half, Everton had a clear chance to take the lead when Thierno Barry had a free header from a Merlin Rohl cross, but he failed to convert. Manchester United's best early chance came when Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar after connecting to a Mbeumo header.
Manchester United's performance saw contributions from Mbeumo, who opened the scoring, and Rashford, who was a constant threat down the left flank. However, the team struggled to kill off the game, a recurring issue that manager Michael Carrick acknowledged.
Despite the draw, Manchester United are now without a win in their last two away games. Everton, meanwhile, will look to build on this late equalizer as they navigate the season, with manager Moyes facing challenges due to the club's transfer window activity.