Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Late Niles stunner denies United in dramatic draw (full match highlights)

Everton and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 6 September 2026, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to deny the visitors all three points in one of the most exciting matches of the season. United took the lead just after the break when Bryan Mbeumo, set up by Kobbie Mainoo, fired a powerful strike into the far corner to make it 1-0, and it looked like the visitors were in complete control. Everton pressed for an equaliser throughout the second half and finally found it in the 83rd minute through Tyrique George, who finished calmly after Hayden Ross Hackney's clever pass, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans. However, United restored their advantage almost immediately, with Benjamin Sesko heading home Luke Shaw's cross in the 88th minute to put the visitors 2-1 up, leaving the Toffees with just minutes to save the game. Deep into stoppage time, with the game seemingly over, Maitland-Niles produced a moment of brilliance, unleashing a stunning shot from distance that flew into the top corner to salvage a point for the hosts and send the stadium into delirium. This was a game of incredible drama and quality, with both sides committing to attacking football until the final whistle and four goals that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout. Everton had 14 shots compared to United's 16, while possession was split 44 percent to 56 percent in favour of the visitors, showing United's dominance in midfield. Referee John Brooks issued yellow cards to Harrison Armstrong in the 13th minute, Brennan Johnson in the 34th, Shaw in the 62nd, Merlin Röhl in the 64th, Harry Maguire in the 79th, and Diogo Dalot, with six bookings in total. The result leaves United with seven points in third place, just behind the leaders, while Everton sit in eighth with five points and have shown they can compete with the best. United boss Ruben Amorim lamented his side's lack of concentration in the dying moments and admitted they should have closed the game out earlier. Everton manager David Moyes praised his team's fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude, describing the late equaliser as a victory in itself. The home fans gave their players a standing ovation at the final whistle, while United's players left the pitch in disbelief. Can the Toffees build on this dramatic draw and push for a top-half finish and European qualification?