Everton and Manchester United shared the points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as the Toffees continue their unbeaten run in the Premier League.
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Everton secured a last-gasp equaliser to seal a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, thanks to a superb strike from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The Red Devils opened the scoring in the first half as Bryan Mbeumo was allowed to cut inside from the right and travel towards Everton's penalty area. On the edge of the box, he sent a side-footed effort into the far corner, leaving Jordan Pickford with no chance.
Everton responded well to going a goal behind, and started to dominate possession as they searched for an equaliser.
On came Hayden Hackney and Jack Grealish, who both made a significant impact, as well as Maitland-Niles.
Hackney played a crucial role in Everton's equaliser, progressing the ball before firing out wide to Tyrique George. The former Chelsea winger worked the ball onto his right foot and hit a powerful strike into the roof of the net at the near post, leaving Senne Lammens with no chance.
United found their way back in front once again later in the game, as Benjamin Sesko peeled away from James Tarkowski to head into the bottom corner.
It looked as though United were making the short trip back to Manchester with all three points, but the Toffees levelled with one of the last kicks of the game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall couldn't quite get the ball under control inside the box, and Noussair Mazraoui attempted to clear. It fell into the path of Maitland-Niles, who produced a stunning effort into the top corner from distance on his debut.
Onto the player ratings.
Jordan Pickford - 6
Jordan Pickford did okay. I feel he could have potentially done better with the Sesko goal? Momentum was taking him the other way, so it was a smart header to go back across goal, but he should maybe could have had a strong hand on it.
Other than that, fine performance. Nothing outrageous and didn't have shed loads to do.
Merlin Rohl - 5
Some nice moments from Merlin Rohl going forward, but he was very poor defensively. It may just be that Marcus Rashford was having the game of his life, and in fairness, he's torn apart many full-backs in his time, but the English winger had him on toast throughout.
James Tarkowski - 5
Thought it was a really poor game from Tarkowski, barring a few nice interceptions. Lost Sesko for the goal and was sloppy in possession.
Not been a great start to the season for him, in my opinion, despite his goal last week.
Jarrad Branthwaite - 8
Absolutely superb. Unfortunately not to be man of the match in this one. Four big blocks, won all of his aerial duels, and just an absolutely rock at the back overall.
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Everton will be absolutely fine and capable of having a good season, but it relies on this man staying fit. He's that crucial. What a player.
Vitalii Mykolenko - 5
Thought it was a really poor performance from him after a good display last week. Poor for United's first goal, some really sloppy moments defensively. Tried to show more of an attacking threat, but lacked quality in the final third.
James Garner - 6
Not his best display. Clearly still trying to get back up to speed. Should have probably come off a little earlier rather than trying to shift him to right-back.
Hopefully the injury is nothing serious and he was just knackered.
Harrison Armstrong - 7
First-half performance, I thought it was an eight. He tailed off in the second half. The early yellow card wouldn't have helped him and would have been in the back of his mind all game.
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The energy he has is absolutely phenomenal. Becoming a common theme, but once again covering more ground than any other player on the pitch.
Brennan Johnson - 5
Didn't really offer us much on that right-hand side. Couple of times where he could have been an outlet, but he was offside.
In possession, very sloppy with the ball. Feels like he needs to be that winger to come on when we're going to play in transition. More of an impact sub than a starter.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - 6
Thought Dewsbury-Hall could have done a lot more. Needed more in terms of creativity and had a few chances that he should have done better with.
Getting into good areas, just a little more quality needed. Worked hard defensively, though.
Tyrique George - 9
What a display from the young man. Had Diogo Dalot on toast all game and looked a serious threat every single time he got the ball in the opposition half.
More chances created and more successful dribbles than any other player, and of course, a phenomenal strike to equalise.
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Showed he could be an option on the right with that goal. Fantastic hit from a difficult angle. Dalot will be having nightmares about him.
Thierno Barry - 6
Some good moments, some sloppy moments. Should perhaps do better with his header, but we simply didn't create enough high-quality chances for him.
Overall, fine performance in that sort of game.
Subs
I don't usually do substitutes, but I thought the impact they made deserves a shoutout.
Hayden Hackney - 8
Fantastic display from him. So positive with every action, looking to drive forward and break lines at every opportunity. Crucial role in both Everton goals.
Jack Grealish - 7
Gave the crowd a lift when he came on. Was involved in plenty and brings the best out of others.
Maitland-Niles - 8
Probably not an eight in terms of his performance, but how can that goal not push him up a bit? Phenomenal strike, and looked more comfortable than Rohl at right-back.