Manchester United found its equalizer but not a winner, as Everton claimed a point from Old Trafford in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
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A controversial Victor Lindelof own goal had the Red Devils down 1-0, but Mason Greenwood scored as a super sub to split the spoils.
United slips sixth, a point back of victorious Spurs, while Evertonโs second result under interim boss Duncan Ferguson has it 16th. Thatโs still just three points above the drop zone.
Four things we learned
1. The Natural delivers fitting finish:ย If you draw up a goal scorerโs goal, the seeing-eye shot Greenwood struck to beat Pickford and score a 1-1 draw for the hosts sure delivers the goods. Greenwood turned 18 on Oct. 1, and already has six goals and two assists for the senior side. His finish through traffic was food for thought as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tries to find the right mix of attackers to fit with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
2. Digne injury a big concern: One of Evertonโs lone season-long positives has been Lucas Digne, whoโs possibly the best left back in the league (If heโs not, 1 and 2 are on Merseyside). But he had to leave the match with injury, and backup Leighton Baines is experienced but the author of less than 600 minutes of playing time since the start of the 2018/19 season. The goal came on his side, though Greenwoodโs shot was well-taken.
3. More improvement from Everton:ย Weโve detailed Evertonโs strength in giving up few shots, but dangerous ones. The gaffes werenโt there on Sunday, with Pickford having to make one big save and Greenwood squeezing a very professional shot inside the near post. Duncan Ferguson has shown the Toffees to four of six points from Chelsea and Manchester United and will helm a League Cup quarterfinal versus Leicester City on Wednesday at Goodison Park. Heโs giving the Toffees the opportunity to be patient in finding a permanent boss, and himself the chance to build up his lore even more.
4. VAR finds nothing clear and obvious on Everton goal: The Toffees will be counting themselves fortunate that the Lindelof own goal wasnโt pulled off the board, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin came across David De Gea in a bid for a corner kick and made contact with the playersโ face. De Gea shouldโve done better either way, but itโs as hard luck an own goal as youโll find when it comes to the Portuguese center back.
Man of the Match: Mason Holgate was Evertonโs best player but less effective in the second half. Scott McTominay was again solid for Manchester United, as were their backs, but Greenwood gets our nod.
Jesse Lingard had a first minute chance to score but mishit his point blank chance wide of the near post.
Mason Holgate had a speculative try from distance that caught David De Gea off guard, sending the keeper into his goal post following a slap over the bar. Heโd sting another shot to De Gea in the seventh minute.
Marcus Rashford wrapped a shot around the goal in the 10th minute, and Daniel James drilled a low shot across goal and out of bounds a minute later.
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Pickford was briefly fooled by a 26th minute Rashford free kick, but reacted well to palm away the swirling effort.
Everton took the lead via a Victor Lindelof own goal, which arrived when David De Gea failed in a bid to poke the ball away. He wasnโt helped by a hand to the face from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but VAR didnโt see a clear and obvious error in a foul not being given to the forward.
Luke Shaw fizzed a shot through traffic that was well-saved by Pickford at full extension, the game then stalled by Lingardโs apparent head injury.
James turned to hit a ball to a prone Pickford in the 69th minute as United pushed for an equalizer.
Greenwood found the leveling goal in the 78th minute, Jamesโ square ball setting the youngster up for a shot through traffic that defied Pickfordโs dive.
