EVERTON 2-2 MAN UTD: The Red Devils looked set to be on the way to three huge points at Hill Dickinson Stadium only for debutant Ainsley Maitland-Niles to secure a share of the spoils
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ainsley Maitland-Niles enjoyed a dream debut for Everton(Image: Getty Images)
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored an absolute stunner to steal a point against Manchester United on his Everton debut.
Bryan Mbeumo struck the opener moments into the second half following a barnstorming run and lethal finish. Tyrique George thought he had ensured a share of the points, only for Benjamin Sesko to nod home late on to seemingly steal victory.
The drama was not over there as Maitland-Niles climbws off the bench to fire home a late cracker to seal a draw for Everton and David Moyes.
Here are all of the talking points from Hill Dickinson Stadium:
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Chances wasted
After his treble against Ipswich last weekend, Bruno Fernandes unsurprisingly went the closest to opening the scoring on Merseyside, having struck the bar with a powerful volley. Matheus Cunha then had a great opportunity but blazed over.
Thierno Barry should have given the home side the lead before the break as he got on the end of a teasing cross but lifted his header over. While chances came and went, fans did not have to wait long for the goals to come.
Mbeumo blasts Man Utd ahead
While United were left frustrated in the first half, it didn't take long into the second for Michael Carrick's men to hit the front. After picking up the ball on the right flank, he cut inside and charged past a number of challenges before firing a lethal drive into the bottom corner.
It represented his second goal of the season, as well as his first-ever career goal against Everton.
Bryan Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo celebrates his second goal of the season(Image: Getty Images)
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George answers Moyes call
There is one sure-fire way to get the crowd back on side and that's a stunning goal. And that's exactly what George provided.
The former Chelsea youngster received the ball on the right and thumped a brilliant effort into the roof of the net. Having been beaten at his near post, Senne Lammens might have felt he could have done better.
But George will not care one jot. The forward has been backed to become an emergency striker by boss Moyes and given his finish, he might not be far wrong.
Sesko the super sub
Coming into this season, there was hope that Benjamin Sesko would begin to stamp his authority over the side. That has not quite come to fruition quite yet.
Ahead of the trip to Merseyside, Sesko had yet to find the net this season. But he was in the right place at the right time to nod home for the Red Devils.
And while he might have a feeling of disappointment right now that his goal was not the winner, it might just be the tonic he needs to ignite his season and, hopefully, his Manchester United career.
Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko thought he was the matchwinner at Everton(Image: Getty Images)
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Maitland-Niles announces himself
The arrival of Ainsley Maitland-Niles might not have been the inspirational signing that Everton fans wanted on deadline day despite the dire need for a right-back. Some might suggest that they're feeling a little bit silly now.
The former Arsenal man fired home an absolutely stunning effort deep into stoppage time to seal a point. And that might just be what Everton and boss Moyes need to lift the gloom on Merseyside.
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