Maitland-Niles salvages draw as Everton deny Manchester United

Manchester United's frustrating start to the season continued as Everton fought back twice to deny the club victory at Goodison Park. United appeared to have secured all three points when Benjamin Sesko scored in the 88th minute, but Maitland-Niles's intervention in the dying moments ensured the hosts salvaged an unlikely draw.

United had twice taken the lead through Bryan Mbeumo and Sesko, only to be pegged back each time by Everton's Tyrique George. The defending proved problematic for United throughout the match, with the club now having conceded two goals in three consecutive games this season.

The result represents another disappointment for United, which has managed just one victory from its opening three fixtures. The club suffered a loss to Hull earlier in the campaign but had secured a win against Ipswich. Maitland-Niles, brought in on deadline day, expressed satisfaction with his maiden contribution. "The ball fell to me on the edge of the box. I put my foot through it, and it ended up in the top corner," he said following his match-winning intervention.

Everton, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their ability to respond and secure a point despite being twice behind. The draw represents a valuable result for the hosts as they look to build momentum in their league campaign.