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Maitland-Niles Stuns Man Utd in 96th Minute

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Manchester United were held to a pulsating 2-2 draw with Everton at the Hill Dickinson after leading twice but conceding to an outrageous 96th-minute leveller from Ainsley Maitland-Niles on his Toffees debut. Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko scored at the start and end of the second period to steer Man Utd toward what looked likely to be their first away victory. Mbeumo's solo effort 61 seconds after the restart was of the highest order.

Everton, reduced to a strike-force of just Thierno Barry following a "disastrous" transfer window per Jamie Carragher, responded through Tyrique George, who beat Senne Lammens with a vicious strike at his near post. Maitland-Niles then had the final say with a special goal after Sesko headed Man Utd ahead for the second time in the 88th minute.

David Moyes' side might lack strength in depth but his squad does not lack scorers. Both George and Maitland-Niles joined this summer and look to be inspired bits of business. Maitland-Niles is the first player to score on his Everton debut since Richarlison in August 2018. Timed at 95:11, his equaliser was the latest goal ever scored at the Hill Dickinson and means Man Utd have conceded twice in every league outing so far.