Manchester United pulled off a late comeback to earn a dramatic and controversial 2-2 draw at Everton in their English Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes — formerly of Manchester United — looked set to continue as they took total control in the first half to earn a deserved 2-0 lead.
They exposed every United flaw in that opening half, Beto turning in his fifth goal under Moyes in the 19th minute after Ruben Amorim’s side failed to clear the ball, before Abdoulaye Doucoure headed them two ahead in the 33rd minute.
The second Everton goal was an embarrassing moment for United defender Harry Maguire, who failed to react with any urgency after goalkeeper Andre Onana saved Jack Harrison’s shot, allowing Doucoure to rise above him to head home.
Everton were still largely in control in the second half until Bruno Fernandes struck home a fine free-kick with 18 minutes left, and Manuel Ugarte then drove in powerfully eight minutes later to draw the visitors level.
With the result, United manager Ruben Amorim was spared the indignity of what would have been the team’s ninth league defeat in 13 matches.
United, however, almost blew when referee Andrew Madley awarded a penalty as Ashley Young went down under Maguire’s challenge. But the decision was reversed after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
