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Manchester United draw Everton 2-2 after 96th-minute equalizer

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton after Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the 96th minute.
Bryan Mbeumo gave United the lead with a left-footed strike in the 46th minute.
United remain 11th in the league with four points from three games.
United have allowed two-plus goals in each of their first three league matches only the second time in 50 years.

History

Historical Context

After a 36-year run in the top flight ended with United’s 1973-74 relegation, the club kept faith in manager Tommy Docherty, who guided a youthful side to the Second Division title in 1974-75 and restored the league’s highest average attendance of 47,781. The early-season defensive lapses echo that historic drop, underscoring the need for a similar turnaround.

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Story summary

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton after Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the 96th minute.
Bryan Mbeumo gave United the lead with a left-footed strike in the 46th minute.
United remain 11th in the league with four points from three games.
United have allowed two-plus goals in each of their first three league matches only the second time in 50 years.

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