Everton defender Maitland-Niles scores late goal to draw Manchester United
Everton defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer in his debut match against Manchester United. The game ended in a 2-2 draw after a back-and-forth second half.
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The result highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League and the immediate impact of new player signings on team performance.
Hear this story Ainsley Maitland-Niles stunned Manchester United with a sensational 96th-minute equalizer on his Everton debut.
The outside back only just signed from Lyon, but managed to make a major impact as he secured a 2-2 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 6.
The Premier League match burst into life after a scoreless first half, with Bryan Mbeumo opening the scoring for the visitors.
Tyrique George equalized for Everton in the 83rd minute, before Benjamin Šeško looked to have won the match for United with a header in the 88th minute.
But there was still drama to come in the dying seconds. A clearance only made it as far as Maitland-Niles, who unleashed a first-time rocket that flew into the top corner to send the home fans into raptures.
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