Everton Blows Two-Goal Lead as Manchester United Fights Back for a Draw
In a dramatic Premier League clash, Everton let a 2-0 lead slip against Manchester United, allowing the Red Devils to salvage a 2-2 draw. The result extended a concerning trend for Manchester United, who had lost 10 of their last 11 matches when trailing by two or more goals at halftime. However, this time, they managed to avoid defeat.
Everton started strong, with Beto continuing his fine form under manager David Moyes, scoring his fourth goal in five matches. Abdoulaye Doucouré then doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, exposing Manchester United's ongoing defensive vulnerabilities, particularly from set-pieces.
For much of the game, Manchester United struggled to create chances, failing to register a shot on target until the 72nd minute. That’s when captain Bruno Fernandes stepped up, curling in a stunning free-kick to spark the comeback. The momentum shifted, and Manuel Ugarte sealed the turnaround with a spectacular volley, securing a hard-earned point for Ruben Amorim's side.
2024-25, England - Premier League
Everton - Manchester United 2:2 (2:0)
Goals: Beto, 19 (1:0); Doucoure A., 33 (2:0); Fernandes B., 72 (2:1); Ugarte, 80 (2:2)
Everton: Pickford; Tarkowski; O´Brien; Mykolenko; Harrison; Doucoure A. (Alcaraz C., 81); Gueye I.; Lindstrøm (Young, 54); Branthwaite; Garner J-s (Iroegbunam, 81); Beto
Bench: Virgínia; Begovic; Keane M.; Dixon
Yellow Cards: O´Brien 45; Garner J-s 63; Young 79
Manchester United: Onana A.; de Ligt; Maguire; Dorgu; Dalot; Mazraoui (Yoro, 70); Fernandes B.; Casimiro (Garnacho, 62); Ugarte; Höjlund R. (Obi-Martin, 70); Zirkzee
Bench: Lindelöf; Heaven; Eriksen C.
Yellow Cards: Obi-Martin 90
