Manchester United came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Everton at Goodison Park, with the Toffees’ unbeaten league run under David Moyes now six matches.
Everton began brightly, controlling the ball and creating opportunities early on. Their pressure was rewarded in the 20th minute when Abdoulaye Doucouré’s header led to Beto, who volleyed past André Onana for his fifth goal in four league matches. But the hosts increased their advantage soon after the half-hour mark when Jack Harrison’s shot stung Onana’s palms, enabling Doucouré to react quickest as he turned the loose ball home with his head. United struggled to pose a threat in the first half and were grateful that they did not fall further behind than 2-0 when Noussair Mazraoui cleared a dangerous cross.
United were better after the break, but still lacked attacking penetration. But with 20 minutes remaining, Alejandro Garnacho forced a free-kick that Bruno Fernandes wrong-footed Jordan Pickford as he curled in. The equalizer was soon to follow as Manuel Ugarte scored the rebound after it had been cleared poorly. United almost completed the comeback but Fernandes was denied by Pickford and Everton had a penalty reversed by VAR in stoppage time. Yet in so many ways, the draw felt like a victory for United’s late-stage surge, providing hope for Ruben Amorim, even as Everton’s revival under Moyes continued.
