Manchester United looked set to leave Everton with three points, only to be caught by a stoppage-time strike from Ainsley Maitland-Niles that changed the tone of the afternoon in a single moment.<\/p>\n
Bryan Mbeumo had put United ahead straight after the interval with a precise finish, and Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko then appeared to have settled the contest when he scored his first Premier League goal of the season. Yet United never fully controlled the game after taking that lead, and Everton built pressure as the visitors dropped deeper.<\/p>\n
The home side, still unsettled after a strange Deadline Day, did not find their first equaliser until the 83rd minute, when Tyrique George unleashed a powerful effort beyond Senne Lammens. United briefly recovered when \u0160e\u0161ko struck, but they could not close the door on the match, and Maitland-Niles delivered the final blow with the last kick.<\/p>\n
For \u0160e\u0161ko, the finish was another reminder of his value off the bench. The Slovenian has already built a reputation for making an impact after the break, having scored four times as a substitute last season. United continue to view him as a long-term centre forward, with the combination of athleticism and penalty-box instincts that has drawn comparisons in his development, but his early-season role remains limited by injury and team selection.<\/p>\n
There were encouraging individual displays in the United side. Kobbie Mainoo was especially effective in tight areas, while Luke Shaw supplied the cross for \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s goal and also stood out defensively. Bryan Mbeumo produced the early breakthrough, and Youri Tielemans offered calm in possession. But the match was ultimately shaped by United\u2019s inability to manage their two leads.<\/p>\n
The numbers reflected a close contest, with United having more possession and Everton edging the expected goals tally. In the end, the scoreline captured the balance of the game and United\u2019s frustration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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