A late fightback does not camouflage the extent of Manchester United’s frailties or reprieve at Goodison Park. It was a fightback that could have been rendered redundant but for referee Andrew Madley overturning his decision to award Everton a 96th-minute penalty. The video assistant referee did not show the full offence on the pitchside monitor. No wonder Alejandro Garnacho patted the match official on the back afterwards.
Ruben Amorim’s team produced a dire first-half performance. Beto and Abdoulaye Doucouré took advantage to set Everton on course for a fifth win in seven league games under David Moyes. The hosts remained comfortable until United captain Bruno Fernandes curled in a 72nd-minute free-kick. Amorim’s side, improved by the introductions of Garnacho and Chidozie Obi, suddenly sensed an escape and levelled through Manuel Ugarte’s first goal for the club.
