96th-minute equalizer: Carrick cannot believe it as Manchester United surrender two leads to draw

A match in the third round of the Premier League got underway, with Manchester United visiting Everton. Manchester United had recorded one win and one loss in their first two league matches of the new season. In the opening round, Manchester United surprisingly suffered a 0-2 defeat against newly promoted Hull City. In the second round, Manchester United faced Ipswich Town. Although they conceded first, they eventually completed a comeback and secured their first win of the season with a 5-2 victory. This time, Manchester United faced Everton, whose squad was valued at a total of 400 million euros. In the end, Manchester United suffered a late equalizer and had to settle for a draw with Everton.

Manchester United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Cunha led the attack. The attacking trio of Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Mbeumo started together. Mainoo and Tielemans formed the double-pivot midfield. Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Maguire and Dalot started in the four-man defense. Lammens was the starting goalkeeper. Dorgu, Zirkzee, Mount and Sesko were among the substitutes waiting on the bench.

Soon after the match began, Manchester United created an excellent chance. Bruno Fernandes hit a volley from the middle of the penalty area, and the ball flew toward the goal like a cannonball, only to strike the crossbar and bounce away, missing by inches! Two minutes later, Barry went down inside the penalty area, but the referee made no call. In the 13th minute, Harrison Armstrong committed a foul and was shown a yellow card. In the 19th minute, Cunha attempted a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by a defender in front of him.

In the 20th minute, Bruno Fernandes also tried a long-range effort, but it was blocked. Two minutes later, Rashford broke down the left side and delivered a cut-back pass. Cunha followed up with a shot but sent it over the bar. In the 34th minute, Brennan Johnson committed a sliding tackle foul and was shown a yellow card. Seven minutes later, Barry headed toward goal from close range inside the penalty area but sent it over, missing a great chance. At halftime, the score remained 0-0. Manchester United had seven shots in the first half, while Everton had five, with neither side able to score.

The second half began with the teams switching ends. In the 46th minute, Manchester United scored! Mbeumo carried the ball on the right, cut inside forcefully and fired a low shot into the far corner. The ball went in! The goal was entirely down to individual ability! Manchester United took the lead. In the 54th minute, Armstrong shot from the right side of the penalty area, but a defender blocked it while sliding in front of him. In the 73rd minute, Hall attempted a volley from the edge of the penalty area, but it was blocked.

In the 83rd minute, Tyrique George unleashed a powerful shot from the right side of the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the top corner. Everton equalized! In the 88th minute, Sesko scored with a header and celebrated passionately. In the 96th minute, Maitland-Niles struck a stunning long-range goal to complete the equalizer! It was unbelievable! Carrick could not believe it! Manchester United turned three points into one. The final score was Manchester United 2-2 Everton.