Manchester United may have left Everton with only a point, but the aftermath has produced plenty of talking points. From Benjamin Sesko’s reaction to the late equaliser and Michael Carrick’s assessment of the result to Rio Ferdinand’s view on Ayden Heaven, there is plenty for United supporters to digest.
Here is a look at the main Manchester United news from today.
Rio Ferdinand wants Ayden Heaven to start
Rio Ferdinand believes Ayden Heaven is ready to start for Manchester United and has urged Michael Carrick to consider bringing the teenager into his defence.
As covered in our full Ayden Heaven story, Ferdinand feels Heaven could play now and believes Manchester United would benefit from having one of Heaven or Leny Yoro in the backline because of their pace. He also admitted Yoro has taken longer than expected to fulfil his potential.
Sesko sends message after Everton draw
Benjamin Sesko was left frustrated after Manchester United surrendered a late lead at Everton, but the striker has urged the team to focus on the positives and move forward.
In our full Benjamin Sesko story, Sesko admitted conceding in the final minutes was painful after everyone had given everything to try to win. He said United must take everything positive from the game, improve and focus on winning the next match.
Carrick praises Bruno Fernandes
Michael Carrick has once again highlighted Bruno Fernandes’ importance to Manchester United, but this time focused on what the captain does away from matchday.
In our full Bruno Fernandes story, Carrick praised Fernandes’ work in training, attitude and desire to win. He said the midfielder has set the example every day and stressed that his positive influence has continued since they began working together again. Carrick also acknowledged why Fernandes receives the headlines after producing special moments on the pitch.
Gary Neville raises defensive concerns
Gary Neville believes Manchester United were right to prioritise midfield during the summer, but he has warned that the squad could be vulnerable defensively if injuries strike.
In our full Gary Neville story, Neville pointed to United’s spending on Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and said strengthening midfield was essential. However, he believes the failure to add another defender leaves the squad short, particularly with Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire important options.
Adam Wharton tipped for United move
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been tipped for a Manchester United move next summer by Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel.
As explained in our Adam Wharton transfer story, Mikel said he expects Wharton to remain at Crystal Palace for another season before leaving and believes United could be his destination. Chelsea are also expected to have an interest in the midfielder.
Carrick explains Everton frustration
Michael Carrick felt Manchester United should have taken all three points from Everton despite the 2-2 draw.
In our full Carrick reaction, Carrick said the result felt like a defeat because United had gone ahead twice. He still took encouragement from the performance, saying there were moments of good football and that United were close to taking three points.
Luke Shaw earns praise
Luke Shaw was another United player to receive recognition after the Everton draw. In our full Luke Shaw story, former teammates Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young praised his display on the left. Shaw was involved going forward and provided the cross for Sesko’s late goal that put United 2-1 ahead.
Rio Ferdinand wants fellow Englishman to start over Leny Yoro
Rio Ferdinand wants fellow Englishman to start over Leny Yoro
Gutted forward shares a message of hope for Man Utd after Everton draw
Gutted forward shares a message of hope for Man Utd after Everton draw