NEWS · 07 Sep 2026
Maitland‑Niles' stoppage‑time strike secures Everton draw with United
Ainsley Maitland‑Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stoppage‑time equaliser for Everton, who had already come from behind twice to level the match against Manchester United. The late goal ensured a 1‑1 draw at Old Trafford.
In a Premier League clash at Old Trafford, Everton faced a formidable Manchester United side and fought back from two separate deficits to secure a 1‑1 draw.
The Blues had already shown resilience by overturning early setbacks, coming from behind twice before the match was still unfinished.
Ainsley Maitland‑Niles, who had returned to English football for the first time since his loan spell, stepped up in the closing stages to deliver the decisive goal.
In stoppage time, Maitland‑Niles found the back of the net, turning a late opportunity into an equaliser that kept Everton on the scoreboard.
The result leaves both teams with a point each, and Everton will look to build on the momentum as the season progresses, while United will reflect on the missed chances that cost them a win.