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Mbeumo’s goal salvages Man United 2-2 Everton draw

9/6/2026

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Summary

United Draws

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium after a 96th-minute equaliser.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United’s opening goal in the 46th minute.
Michael Carrick said the result felt like a defeat and expressed bitter disappointment.
The draw left United 11th in the table with one win, one draw and one loss.
United spent around £150 million on transfers this summer, according to Carrick.

Summary

Everton Transfers

Everton signed right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for £4.3 million on deadline day.
The club sold Iliman N’Diaye for up to £65 million, transferred Beto, and allowed Nathan Patterson to join Torino.
Only 18 senior outfield players remain on Everton’s roster until the January transfer window.
Supporters group The 1878s halted tifos and launched a “not a pound in the ground” protest.

History

Historical Context

In 2008-09 Manchester United splurged on three summer arrivals—including the Brazilian twins and Dimitar Berbatov—and two winter signings, then secured their 18th league title, matching Liverpool’s record. Liverpool’s own spending left them runners-up and Everton sold Mikel Arteta for £5 million. The clubs’ 2024 £150 million and £4.3 million transfer moves echo that same spend-to-improve cycle.

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United Draws

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium after a 96th-minute equaliser.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United’s opening goal in the 46th minute.
Michael Carrick said the result felt like a defeat and expressed bitter disappointment.
The draw left United 11th in the table with one win, one draw and one loss.
United spent around £150 million on transfers this summer, according to Carrick.

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