Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck with the final kick to deny Manchester United a precious away win, curling a fierce effort beyond Senne Lammens as Everton rescued a 2-2 draw at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Manchester United held by Everton after Maitland-Niles’ late strike
United had looked set to leave Merseyside with a second successive Premier League victory, holding a 2-1 lead as the match moved towards its close. Instead, the former Arsenal midfielder pounced on a loose ball outside the box in the 95th minute and sent it into the top corner.
Lammens had no route to the shot, and Michael Carrick could only look on from the touchline as another early-season setback landed. United have taken four points from their opening three league fixtures, having also come unstuck in their opening defeat against Hull.
Everton had plenty of the better moments after the interval and, on the balance of their pressure, did not deserve to be beaten. United struck first through Bryan Mbeumo, who drove forward on a slaloming run before finishing across goal into the far corner.
The visitors then defended their advantage with discipline as Everton pushed for a response. Tyrique George brought the home side level, but Benjamin Sesko appeared to have settled matters when he headed United back in front with the clock showing 88 minutes.
That goal seemed likely to be the decisive one. Yet Everton had one final attack left, and Maitland-Niles supplied a finish to turn the stadium loose. His long-range effort ensured the points were shared and prevented United from putting together the win they had worked hard to protect.
SEO Title: Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Maitland-Niles denies Carrick late
SEO Description: Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored in the 95th minute as Everton drew 2-2 with Manchester United, leaving Michael Carrick’s side on four points from three Premier League matches.
