Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Maitland-Niles shines in 96th minute to preserve unbeaten run

Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a stoppage-time equalizer in his debut as Everton came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The summer signing struck in the 96th minute with a powerful shot into the top corner after Benjamin Sesko had put United ahead in the 88th minute. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for the visitors before Tyrique George equalized for Everton. Maitland-Niles described the feeling as ‘like a win’ and praised the team’s fighting spirit. Manager David Moyes expressed slight disappointment at not taking all three points but was proud of the players' resilience. The goal was timed at 95:11, making it Everton's latest Premier League goal at their new stadium. It was also Maitland-Niles' first league goal since December 2026 and the first time an Everton player scored from outside the box on his Premier League debut. The result extended Everton's unbeaten start to the season.