Everton 2-2 Manchester United: result and report

Report

Everton twice came from behind to take a point, and on the balance of the chances they deserved it. Manchester United led with two minutes of normal time left, yet still left without the win.

How the goals came

The first half produced no goals, but Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock on 46 minutes, with Kobbie Mainoo providing the assist.

United held that lead until the 83rd minute, when Tyrique George equalised from Hayden Hackney's pass. Their reply was quick, because Benjamin Sesko restored the lead on 88 minutes from Luke Shaw's assist.

That still was not the end. Ainsley Maitland-Niles levelled again six minutes into stoppage time, so United gave up a lead for the second time in the closing stages.

Everton: the better chances

Everton were the stronger attacking side, despite having less of the ball. They led on xG, 1.07 to 0.84, had six shots on target to United's three and recorded almost twice as many dangerous attacks. United's goalkeeper had to make four saves, while Everton's was asked to make one.

The pressure pattern tells the same story. Everton spent more of the match pushing United back than the other way round. George was named player of the match, which fits a game in which Everton did more of the attacking.

Manchester United: ahead but not on top

United had 55% of the possession, though that did not turn into more chances. They also hit the woodwork once, so they still carried a threat of their own.

The margins were small at both ends, because each side created only one big chance. Everton missed theirs, while United took enough of what they made to lead twice. Without that edge in finishing, United would have been chasing this game rather than protecting a lead.