United vs Everton: Late Equaliser Stalls Red Devils’ Winning Run

Manchester United travelled to the Hill Dickinson Stadium and were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton. Bryan Mbeumo gave United the lead early in the second half, Tyrique George equalised in the 83rd minute, Benjamin Sesko appeared to win the match with an 88th-minute header, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck a stoppage-time long-range effort to share the points.

Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores late equaliser.

The result came in United’s third league match of the season. After a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town and a 2-0 loss to Hull City, the draw left the Red Devils on four points and sitting 11th in the table. The club entered the fixture with confidence after a convincing win, but the late concession echoed defensive frailties shown in the earlier defeats.

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• Goals: Mbeumo (46´), George (83´), Sesko (88´), Maitland-Niles (90+6´).

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• Points: United 4 from 3 games; Everton 4 from 3 games.

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• Table position: United 11th, Everton 12th (as of the match).

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• Historical note: This is only the second time in the past 50 years United have conceded two or more goals in each of their first three Premier League games, the previous occurrence being the 2020-21 season.

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Michael Carrick (Manchester United head coach) – Carrick described the outcome as “bitterly disappointing” and said it “feels like a defeat.”

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• “We haven’t started the season that bad,” — Braiden Graham. Michael Carrick, united head coach

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• “‘He was just feeling a bit of something,’ Carrick confirmed.” — Braiden Graham. Michael Carrick, united head coach

Michael Carrick 'bitterly disappointed' as Man United are held to draw at Everton with last-minute wonder goal - and admits leaky defence must sharpen up

United’s next fixtures are a Champions League group-stage opener against Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday, followed by a Premier League clash with local rivals Manchester City at home on Sunday. Both matches are presented as opportunities for the Red Devils to rebound from the Everton draw.

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