Maitland-Niles Scores Late Wonder Goal to Earn Everton a 2-2 Draw with Man Utd

Everton rescued a 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Sunday thanks to a stunning last-second goal from new signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The midfielder had only just joined the club from French side Lyon earlier in the week. He came off the bench and fired a first-time shot from 30 yards out that flew into the top corner with almost no time left on the clock. The match was played at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool in the English Premier League.

United had looked like they were going to win the game when Benjamin Sesko headed in a goal in the 88th minute to make it 2-1. That seemed to seal the victory for the visitors. But Maitland-Niles had other ideas, blasting home from long range just moments later to make it 2-2. It was a breathtaking moment that sent the Everton fans into a frenzy.

Manchester United now have four points from their first three games of the season and sit in 11th place in the league table. Everton, on the other hand, are in eighth place with five points from the same number of matches. The draw kept Everton's unbeaten start to the season going, which is a big boost for a team with a small squad.

The game itself was full of goals and excitement. United's Bryan Mbeumo scored a brilliant solo goal early in the second half to put his team ahead. He cut in from the right side and placed a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net.

Everton kept fighting and were rewarded when Tyrique George smashed the ball past United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to make it 1-1 in the 83rd minute. George's shot was powerful and gave the keeper no chance. The goal came after Everton had grown stronger as the game went on and created more chances than their opponents.

In the first half, United hit the crossbar through Bruno Fernandes, and Everton striker Thierno Barry missed a free header from a great cross by Merlin Rohl. Matheus Cunha also wasted a good chance for United by shooting high over the goal. Neither team could find the net before the break.

Jack Grealish, a well-known English winger, came on as a substitute for Everton in the 66th minute. It was the start of his second loan spell at the club. His arrival helped Everton play better in attack and gave the team more energy going forward. A strong tackle by James Tarkowski also stopped Cunha from scoring what would have been a big goal for United.

After the game, Maitland-Niles spoke about his incredible debut. He said it felt like a win and praised the fans for supporting the team until the end. He added that he was happy the ball fell to him on the edge of the box and that he was able to put it in the top corner. For a player making his very first appearance for his new club, it was a moment he will never forget.