- Manchester United stages late comeback with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte to secure a 2-2 draw.
- Everton dominated early, taking a two-goal lead through Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
- VAR drama in stoppage time sees Everton’s penalty overturned, denying them a late winner.
Manchester United mounted a dramatic late comeback to salvage a crucial draw against Everton, avoiding what seemed like an impending crisis at Goodison Park.
Everton, thriving under returning manager David Moyes, dominated the first half, exposing United’s vulnerabilities and racing to a deserved two-goal lead.
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Beto opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a goalmouth scramble, before Abdoulaye Doucoure doubled the advantage with a header, outmuscling a static Harry Maguire after Jack Harrison’s shot was saved by Andre Onana.
The hosts remained in control until the 72nd minute when Bruno Fernandes curled in a precise free-kick to spark United’s revival.
Eight minutes later, Manuel Ugarte unleashed a powerful strike to level the score, shifting the momentum in United’s favour.
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Everton nearly reclaimed the lead in stoppage time when referee Andrew Madley awarded a penalty for a foul on Ashley Young. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned, much to United’s relief.
The second-half fightback prevented what would have been manager Ruben Amorim’s ninth league defeat in 13 games, providing a much-needed boost for United as they seek to stabilize their turbulent season.
