Everton 2–2 Manchester United: Premier League – As It Happened
Everton and Manchester United produced a dramatic 2–2 draw on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. United twice took the lead, but Everton fought back both times, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring a sensational stoppage-time equaliser on his Everton debut.
⚽ Match Timeline
- 46′ – Bryan Mbeumo: United went ahead immediately after half-time with an excellent individual effort.
- 83′ – Tyrique George: Everton levelled with a powerful finish into the top corner.
- 88′ – Benjamin Šeško: His header restored Manchester United’s lead and appeared to have secured the three points.
- 90+6′ – Ainsley Maitland-Niles: The Everton debutant produced a spectacular long-range strike to make it 2–2 and rescue a point.
🔥 Key Story
The final stages were extraordinary. Everton had looked beaten after Šeško’s late header, but Maitland-Niles reacted to a poor clearance and fired into the top corner in the 96th minute. It was his first Premier League goal since 2018 and his first goal on his Everton debut.
Everton finished with 18 shots and six on target, demonstrating how dangerous they remained despite United leading twice.
📊 What the Result Means
The draw keeps Everton unbeaten at the beginning of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign. Everton moved to five points, while Manchester United have four points after three matches.
Bottom line: Manchester United were seconds away from an important away victory, but Everton’s resilience—and Maitland-Niles’ stunning late strike—turned the match into a memorable 2–2 draw.
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