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Andros Townsend’s equaliser cancelled out Anthony Martial’s opener to ensure Rafa Benitez’s side left Old Trafford with a point

Tom Fenton
Saturday 02 October 2021 10:29 EDT
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Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Saturday after Andros Townsend’s equaliser cancelled out Anthony Martial’s opener for the home side.

United, who began with Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba on the bench, took the lead two minutes before the break when Bruno Fernandes set up Martial and the Frenchman’s slightly deflected shot flashed past Jordan Pickford.

But Everton caught United out on the break to draw level in the 65th minute -- the impressive Demarai Gray working the ball to Abdoulaye Doucoure, who found Townsend to drill home a low shot.

The visitors looked to have grabbed a late winner when Tom Davies’ low ball was turned in by Yerry Mina, but United were handed a reprieve by a VAR review that judged the goal to be offside.

There was a late chance for United’s Jadon Sancho, played in by a back-heel from substitute Ronaldo, but his shot was easily dealt with by Pickford.

Man Utd 1 - 1 Everton - Gray, Doucoure combine beautifully

The goal came from the pace and strength initially of Gray, who has been excellent this afternoon.

After struggling off Greenwood, the winger laid it off the Doucoure, who expertly swivelled and played in Townsend.

United find themselves level at home once again after Wednesday’s clash against Villareal. Once again, Solskjaer will have to rely on Ronaldo and co to dig him out of trouble

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:58

GOAL! Man Utd 1 - 1 Everton (Townsend, 64)

Andros Townsend scores on the counter after fine work from Gray.

The former Palace man is played through clean on goal, and beautifully rolls the ball beyond De Gea into the far corner.

A wonderful breakaway goal to level the scoreline.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:54

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton

62 mins: Big chance for United!

It's a lovely sweeping move forward by the home side, which ends with Bruno Fernandes squaring the ball to McTomminay in the middle of the Everton penalty box.

Unfortunately for the Old Trafford faithful, he cant quite trap the ball, but the impetus from United is much better since the introduction of Ronaldo and Sancho.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:52

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton

56 mins: Here come the first changes for United, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho come on to replace goalscorer Martial and Cavani.

Can the iconic number 7 grab his sixth goal of the season?

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:46

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton

53 mins: Gray continues to look like Everton’s biggest threat on the counter, with the former Bayer man closing down the United defenders with real enthusiasm.

On the sidelines, Jadon Sancho looks like he is getting ready to come on - likely for Martial who is limping slightly.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:43

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton

48 mins: Greenwood strikes from range, but it's straight into the grateful hands of Pickford.

United have started the second half the much brighter team, dominating possession.

Neither side made a change at half-time.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:38

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton - Second half underway

We’re back underway at Old Trafford.

Can Everton get themselves back into this one?

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:35

Martial relishes playing against Everton

The Frenchman’s goal today was his fifth against the Toffees

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:34

Ferdinand: Everton could have scored two or three goals

The BT Sport pundit has praised the play of the Toffees, but added that they still miss a killer edge in front of goal.

“On another day with Richardson or Dominic Calvert-Lewin (who are both missing), Everton would probably be heading into half-time with a goal or two,” Ferdinand claimed.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:30

Man Utd 1 - 0 Everton - Martial gives the home side a first half lead

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 13:26

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