Everton were denied a last-gasp penalty as Manchester United fought from behind to claim a draw in a dramatic Premier League clash at Goodison Park.
Everton, who led by two goals at half-time only for United to draw level, were awarded a penalty deep in stoppage time as Ashley Young went down in the box.
But referee Andrew Madley overturned his decision after an on-field review, ruling that Young had thrown himself to the ground under the challenge of Matthijs de Ligt.
Everton had appeared to be continuing their resurgence under David Moyes as goals from striker Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure fired the Toffees into a deserved half-time lead.
But as United looked to be slipping to a third defeat in a row, captain Bruno Fernandes stepped up to curl a free-kick past Jordan Pickford and give the visitors late hope.
Manuel Ugarte then found the equaliser as he smashed in a volley from the edge of the box, and United finished the stronger side as Pickford tipped over a Fernandes shot.
And while United remain 15th in the table, behind 12th-placed Everton, the hosts will feel they should have had an opportunity to take all three points on a dramatic afternoon.
Follow all the latest reaction from the 2-2 draw with our live blog below:
Everton vs Man Utd LIVE
- FULL TIME! Everton and Man Utd draw 2-2 after late penalty drama
- 94' PENALTY OVERTURNED! Everton denied late penalty after referee changes decision
- 80' GOAL! Brilliant Ugarte strike brings United level (EVE 2-2 MUN)
- 72' GOAL! Fernandes scores brilliant free-kick to give United hope (EVE 2-1 MUN)
- 33' GOAL! Doucoure flies in to double lead after Onana save (EV 2-0 MUN)
- 19' GOAL! Beto extends scoring run by scrambling in opener (EVE 1-0 MUN)
- 12' SAVE! Pickford clears for Hojlund close to scoring opener (EVE 0-0 MUN)
Everton FC 2 - 2 Manchester United FC
Manchester United’s illogical comeback can’t hide an alarming trend
18:13
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
David Moyes and Ruben Amorim can testify to the difficulties of walking in Sir Alex Ferguson’s footsteps. The most famous comment made by Manchester United’s most decorated manager came after his most celebrated comeback. Football, bloody hell? As two of his successors met, this seemed another case of it, a fightback that, like Ferguson’s against Bayern Munich in 1999, was remarkable in part because it felt inexplicable, because United were out of sorts, outclassed, seemingly out for the count.
Much of Everton’s display was testament to Moyes’s transformative effect. Much of United’s was atrocious. They nevertheless emerged with a point apiece. It was thanks in part to the catalytic prowess of Bruno Fernandes and his refusal to accept a defeat that his teammates seemed resigned to.
Manchester United turn around ’embarrassing’ display to snatch draw at Everton
15:40
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Chris Wilson
Manuel Ugarte’s stunning strike and an overturned penalty decision at the death helped Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United escape with a 2-2 comeback draw at David Moyes’ Everton.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Old Trafford looked set to inflict a 13th Premier League defeat of the season on the wretched Red Devils, who have won just four top-flight games since the Portuguese arrived in November.
Moyes has overseen as many league wins since returning to Everton in January and looked set to add another after Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure benefited from some abysmal first-half defending.
Up next
15:35
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Chris Wilson
Both sides face midweek fixtures in the league, with Everton taking on Brentford at the Gtech on Wednesday, 26 February – that kicks off at 7.30pm.
United are at home to Ipswich at the same time on Wednesday, as they look to put some distance between themselves and the teams in the relegation places.
Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United
15:30
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Chris Wilson
The Premier League has explained why Everton saw a last-gasp penalty overturned during their dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
David Moyes’ side led at half-time thanks to goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure but were pegged back in the second half at Goodison after strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.
However, Everton thought they had been handed the chance to claim all three points in stoppage time when Ashley Young went down in the box and referee Andrew Madley pointed to the penalty spot.
Fernandes reacts
15:20
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Chris Wilson
Bruno Fernandes is the only player to speak to TNT, and he says that it was the right decision to overturn the penalty.
“The ref said the hand was very close from the body,” he explains.
“We had our chances in the second half, but we started too late. We were too static, it was difficult to create.
“We need to start games better, we know that. Every time we concede, when we are down, is when we start [to play].
“[We need] to stick to the plan, to make it work. We have to stick to what our ideas are, that’s what we did in the second half with much more freedom, more movement.
“This club is all about results. We have to do much more, everyone has to lift each others’ standards,” he adds as he finishes.
Moyes reacts
15:12
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Chris Wilson
Everton boss David Moyes said that his side “had a couple of chances to make it 3-0”, but his side can’t be too disappointed with a draw.
“We were up against a great side, I know they’re not in a great moment, but getting a point isn’t the worst result.
“It feels disappointing having been 2-0 up. We probably did as well as we could do.
“I thought free-kick decisions were correct, but look at the decisions the referee didn’t give in the first half,” he adds.
On the penalty, he says: “I’ve had a look, he undoubtedly pulls his jersey. I thought the on-field decision looked correct, I’m a bit surprised he was asked to go to VAR. It looks difficult to change your mind on that.”
Moyes adds that decisions “went against us today, we’re not going to complain too much about it”, adding that survival is not assured.
“We have to get more points. Recent results are looking great, and today’s result was good as well.
“How we played, how the crowd saw the team performing [was important],” he adds.
Today’s other matches
15:05
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal and Chelsea are both in action today, with the Gunners’ match the pick of the 3pm kick-offs (which are underway now). Today’s other games include:
Arsenal vs West Ham - 3pm
Bournemouth vs Wolves - 3pm
Ipswich vs Tottenham - 3pm
Southampton vs Brighton - 3pm
Fulham vs Crystal Palace - 3pm
Aston Villa vs Chelsea - 5.30pm
FULL-TIME! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
15:00
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Chris Wilson
This result means that it is just four wins in 15 Premier League matches for Ruben Amorim so far. That is a serious worry for United fans and the hierarchy.
It’s possibly a tad harsh on the Portuguese, but it’s notable how few, if any, of United’s players are performing any better now than they were under ten Hag.
Amorim reacts
14:55
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Chris Wilson
United boss Ruben Amorim has spoken to TNT Sports.
He says that he doesn’t think it was a penalty, calling it a “soft touch”.
“It was soft, it was clear,” he says on the decision to overturn.
“if you start the game without losing 2-0, it’s a good point, but we need to play all the game,” he says.
“The worst part is that we are losing the ball without any pressure, we’re not doing what we’re supposed to do. We concede two goals via second balls. We were soft.
“In the second half, we didn’t change anything. We have to do the same things but in a good way,” he adds.
On his side’s biggest problem being scoring, he says: “Yes, not just scoring goals but creating chances. We struggle with scoring goals.
“I don’t know. We have to continue to think about the next game. Everything we do during the week we have to use in the game.
“In this moment we need to focus on the day-to-day.
We need to survive this season then think ahead.
“It’s really hard. The second half was so much better, and in the end we were near to winning this game,” he adds as he finishes.
Premier League comment on penalty decision
14:51
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Chris Wilson
The Premier League has released their official comment on the penalty decision.
“VAR checked the referee’s call of penalty to Everton for a challenge by Maguire on Young and deemed that no foul had been committed and recommended an on-field review.
“The referee overturned the original decision and play restarted with a drop ball.”
#EVEMUN – 90+4’ VAR OVERTURN
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) February 22, 2025
VAR checked the referee’s call of penalty to Everton for a challenge by Maguire on Young and deemed that no foul had been committed and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned the original decision and play restarted with a drop ball.
Premier League table
14:47
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Chris Wilson
This result means Everton stay a point ahead of United, with the Toffees now in 12th, with 31 points.
United sit in 15th, with 30 points. They can’t fall lower than that this weekend, though West Ham could be level on points with them if they were to beat Arsenal later today.
FULL-TIME! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:43
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Chris Wilson
It was a great game for the neutral in the end, with the goal giving United some belief and injecting some pace into the game.
It was end-to-end in the final 20 minutes or so, and though Everton did enough to win the game in the end, they come away with a draw having been 2-0 up.
Despite a great game overall, it will likely be overshadowed at least somewhat by that penalty call. A strange decision to say the least.
FULL-TIME! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:39
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Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:34
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Chris Wilson
90 +9 mins
The corner comes to nothing and the referee brings the game to an end.
Plenty of drama and controversy, but it ends all-square in Merseyside.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:33
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Chris Wilson
90 + 8mins
Branthwaite can only head the long ball behind for a corner. Time for one final chance?
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:32
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Chris Wilson
97 mins
No idea how long is left now, but it’s United on the attack, though the chance goes begging as Zirkzee’s ball to Garnacho only finds Pickford.
PENALTY OVERTURNED! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:31
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Chris Wilson
95 mins
Young does go down quite theatrically, but there’s definitely an arm or two around him...
And it’s overturned! That will provoke huge debate.
The question is, was there enough evidence to overturn the original decision?
PENALTY TO EVERTON! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:29
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Chris Wilson
94 mins
The hosts have a penalty!
From Gueye’s shot, Onana can only palm it straight back into the box. There are two Everton players about to latch onto the rebound, and de Ligt drags down Young!
There’s a review though! This looks like a penalty – there shouldn’t be enough to overturn that decision.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:27
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Chris Wilson
93 mins
Chido Obi was also booked a few minutes ago.
It’s Everton on the attack now, and Gueye forces a save from Onana....
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:26
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Chris Wilson
92 mins
United get forward and it’s more good work from Garnacho, but the attack ends in a goal kick as the Argentine can’t convert Zirkzee’s cross.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:25
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Chris Wilson
90 mins
Pressure from both sides as de Ligt puts a cross behind for a corner, but it’s headed away.
We’ll have at least five minutes added on.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:25
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Chris Wilson
89 mins
Everton brought on Iroegbunam and Alcaraz for Garner and Doucoure a few minutes ago.
United work another half-chance as Garnacho cuts back inside and squares a ball for Zirkzee, but his cross is straight to Pickford.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:23
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Chris Wilson
88 mins
More pressure from United, started off with good work from Garnacho, ends with a corner as Fernandes works a half-yard and fizzes in a shot that Pickford tips over.
Everton win a free-kick from the set-piece.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:22
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Chris Wilson
86 mins
Yoro’s cross almost breaks to Zirkzee in the box, but Everton counter.
They work a great chance too, as Young’s cross is headed towards goal by Beto, but there’s not enough power on the cross and the header is straight at Onana.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:18
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Chris Wilson
84 mins
All of a sudden, United are threatening in attack, with Dorgu winning a corner.
From the set-piece, Zirkzee wants a penalty as his header looks to come off the arm of Branthwaite, but it’s never a spot-kick.
GOAL! Everton 2-2 Man Utd
14:16
80 mins
GOAL! Out of nowhere, the visitors are level!
It’s a decent goal too, as Fernandes’ free-kick is headed straight to Ugarte, who brings it down before rifling a volley past Pickford from just inside the box.
Everton 2-1 Man Utd
14:12
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Chris Wilson
77 mins
United have improved in possession since Fernandes move into a deeper role when Garnacho came on, but they still haven’t really created anything in attack from open play.
The visitors have a spell of sustained possession in the Everton half, but there aren’t any routes through the Everton defence yet.
Everton 2-1 Man Utd
14:08
74 mins
Once again, United are relying on moments of individual quality to get them back into games. They look like they’ll need another one if they’re to get anything from this, as the team effort does not look like producing a goal.
Everton 2-1 Man Utd
14:08
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
Until Bruno Fernandes scored United's belated first league goal in February, their xG today was 0.04. They have been hopeless today and yet there is a chance now they could get a point. Everton's last home game was a 2-2 with a very late goal. They enjoyed that. They would not enjoy a repeat.
GOAL! Everton 2-1 Man Utd
14:07
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Chris Wilson
72 mins
GOAL! United have one back!
It looks like a great goal too, as Fernandes steps up and rifles the free-kick into the bottom-right corner.
Pickford had taken a step to the opposite side and the Portuguese just curled it past the wall and right into the corner. Great finish.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
14:06
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Chris Wilson
71 mins
A chance for United as they win another free-kick from Fernandes’ free-kick, as Doucoure blocked the ball with his arm.
The second effort is from just over 20 yards out. Fernandes lines it up again.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
14:04
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Chris Wilson
69 mins
United make another change as Chido Obi comes on for Hojlund, while Leny Yoro replaces Mazraoui.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
14:03
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Chris Wilson
On TNT, Rio Ferdinand calls United’s performance ‘embarrassing’, adding that he’s not sure if he’s seen a worse United side.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
14:00
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Chris Wilson
66 mins
Some lovely play in midfield from the hosts, with a great dummy allowing them to play out from their own half. That really illustrates how confident the hosts are.
It creates a great chance too, as the cross comes in from the right and Doucoure hits a half-volley straight at Onana.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:57
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Chris Wilson
63 mins
Garner catches Ugarte late and he’s the second player in the book today.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:57
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Chris Wilson
62 mins
A first chance for United as Casemiro makes way for Alejandro Garnacho.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:55
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Chris Wilson
60 mins
United have been slightly better in this half, but they’re still lacking the pace and intensity to cause Everton any problems.
The hosts are knocking it around in a pretty relaxed manner at the moment.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:52
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Chris Wilson
57 mins
Half a chance for the hosts as the cross comes all the way across the box and falls to Young, whose ball in causes some problems before United lunge into two decent blocks.
The ball falls to Hojlund and he tries to lead a counter, but unsurprisingly he is easily shepherded off the ball by Tarkowski.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:50
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Chris Wilson
55 mins
United win possession from the corner and they flood forward on the counter, but there’s a distinct lack of runs ahead of whoever has the ball, and once again they go backwards before winning a free-kick.
The lack of attacking patterns will worry United fans – there have been a couple of occasions in which Ugarte has been isolated as one of the furthest players forward, for example.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:50
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
The omission of Garnacho feels odder with every minute of this ponderous performance even if one of the many problems with Amorim's 3-4-3 is that it doesn't really suit Garnacho. Or, for that matter, many of United's other players. Meanwhile, a United winger of yesteryear has come on. It may rub it in for them if 39-year-old Ashley Young finds the net.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:47
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Chris Wilson
53 mins
Another poor corner and another waste of possession from United, on a couple of occasions.
De Ligt can’t prevent a corner, and before it’s taken, Lindstrom makes way for Ashley Young.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:45
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Chris Wilson
50 mins
The ball in is poor and Everton have possession once again. Ashley Young is preparing to come on too.
Fernandes and Dorgu look to combine again but there’s too much on the pass from the Portuguese.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:43
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Chris Wilson
49 mins
Better from United, with Dorgu’s cross forcing a good clearance before the visitors enjoy a period of sustained possession, with Ugarte eventually winning a corner.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:41
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Chris Wilson
46 mins
Lindstrom’s cross is put behind for a corner, and it’s Everton who’ve started on the front foot in the second half.
From the set-piece, Branthwaite forces Onana into a save with a tame header.
KICK-OFF! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:39
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Chris Wilson
Everton get the second half started at Goodison!
HALF-TIME! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:38
Both sides are emerging from the tunnel at Goodison, so we’ll be back underway soon.
HALF-TIME! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:33
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Chris Wilson
There’s plenty of criticism on United at half-time, with words such as ‘passive’ being used to describe their performance.
While Everton have been great in attack, United have certainly been guilty of showing a lack of intensity as well as little quality in attack, while some of the defending has been terrible too.
Nevertheless, the hosts deserve plenty of credit for their display so far, with their intensity matched by some quality in the final third.
HALF-TIME! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:29
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Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:23
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Chris Wilson
45 +6 mins
The half ends with Everton almost making it 3-0, as the ball runs to Doucoure, who bursts into the box and fires in a ball across goal that Mazraoui slides in to divert away for a corner.
The whistle goes and the hosts go into the break 2-0 up after a brilliant opening 45 from Moyes’ side.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:21
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Chris Wilson
45 +5 mins
Into the final minutes of added time and Gueye does well to win it back to relieve the pressure on Everton.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:20
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Chris Wilson
45 +4 mins
Good running from Dorgu and he’s clipped by O’Brien right on the edge of the box.
Fernandes is standing over the free-kick, and he fires it in but it’s cleared by the first man at the near post.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:18
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Chris Wilson
45 +2 mins
Slightly better from United as Dalot lays off a pass to Casemiro, whose cross is headed behind for a corner.
From the set-piece, Zirkzee heads over.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:17
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Chris Wilson
45 mins
There’ll be six minutes of added time.
United have the ball but they don’t look in a particular rush to score the goal that could get them back into the game.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:16
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Chris Wilson
44 mins
Unsurprisingly, Everton are looking very comfortable in possession as the half comes to an end.
Both sides look content to go in for half-time at the moment.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:13
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Chris Wilson
41 mins
When United do have the ball, it’s all a little bit static ahead of whoever is in possession.
They do win a free-kick near the touchline, but Fernandes’ ball in is cleared before Ugarte fires a speculative effort well wide from outside the area.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:11
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
Another abject United performance, another bit of disastrous defending for the second goal. It was too easy for Beto to run in behind the slow defence. No one tracked Jack Harrison's run. Doucoure outjumped a static Harry Maguire to score. And now the talk at Goodison is of how Everton could score three goals in a first half for the third time in four games.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:11
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Chris Wilson
39 mins
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s Everton who are still creating all the opportunities.
Lindstrom’s brilliant flick releases Garner, who fizzes in a ball to Beto, but the striker can’t get a shot away.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:09
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Chris Wilson
38 mins
No attempts on target from United yet, with Everton having had four. Another toothless display from United so far.
Mykolenko is okay to carry on.
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:07
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Chris Wilson
35 mins
There’s a raucous atmosphere at Goodison Park now, though there’s a break in play as Mykolenko is receiving treatment.
GOAL! Everton 2-0 Man Utd
13:06
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Chris Wilson
33 mins
GOAL! The hosts have doubled their lead!
It’s too easy for Everton, with a pass from their own half playing in Beto. He looks up and squares a pass to Harrison, who feints to beat Maguire and then hits a shot at Onana.
The ‘keeper saves it but he can only palm it high into the air, and Beto is arriving and jumps high to head it in!
Everton 1-0 Man Utd
13:04
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Chris Wilson
31 mins
United have improved in possession over the last couple of minutes, but they keep getting robbed high up due to Everton’s press...
Everton 1-0 Man Utd
12:59
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Chris Wilson
28 mins
Finally a good combination on the left from United, with Dorgu and Fernandes exchanging passes before the latter’s cross is put behind for a corner.
From the set-piece, a poor delivery is headed away.
Everton 1-0 Man Utd
12:58
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Chris Wilson
25 mins
Everton have the latest chance too, as they win a free-kick midway into the United half, but Dorgu manages to clear.
It’s the hosts who are continuing to have the more dangerous possession.
Everton 1-0 Man Utd
12:57
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
The messiest of goals, not that Everton will care. United had five chances to clear Jack Harrison's corner, didn't really succeed at any and the newly prolific Beto pounced. United's record of conceding from corners is dreadful since Amorim came in and put his assistant Carlos Fernandes in charge of set-pieces.
GOAL GIVEN! Everton 1-0 Man Utd
12:54
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Chris Wilson
23 mins
It took three minutes to get there but the goal is given! The hosts lead.
Everton 0-0 Man Utd
12:54
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Chris Wilson
21 mins
There’s a VAR check for offside, as Beto could be standing in an offside position depending on whether a United player took the last touch before it came to him. That one looks okay.
There’s also a check for Beto being offside earlier, but it looks fairly clear that he doesn't affect play. Not sure why this is taking so long.
GOAL! Everton 1-0 Man Utd
12:52
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Chris Wilson
19 mins
GOAL! The hosts are ahead!
It’ll be checked by VAR, but it’s poor defending.
The corner comes in and there’s pinball in the box, with four United headers failing to clear the ball.
It bounces off Maguire and into the path of Beto, who fires it into the ground and it bounces past Onana for 1-0!
Everton 0-0 Man Utd
12:49
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Chris Wilson
16 mins
Another half-chance for United as Dorgu’s cross is mis-hit and tests Pickford, who is forced to catch it on his line.
Everton 0-0 Man Utd
12:45
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Richard Jolly, at Goodison Park
14 mins: United's attempts to pass out from the back feel perilous, with Everton pressing high and well and offered encouragement to continue that. United, meanwhile, have lopsided No 10s with Bruno Fernandes deeper than a miscast Joshua Zirkzee.
Everton 0-0 Man Utd
12:44
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Chris Wilson
13 mins
Half a chance for United on the counter now, with Dorgu getting forward and fizzing in a low cross that Pickford manages to clear before Hojlund can divert it in.
