Manchester United supporters will be wondering how on earth three points turned into just one after another painful late collapse at Everton. 😩
United looked to have done enough to leave Merseyside with a massive victory after Benjamin Šeško restored their lead late in the second half. But just when the Red Devils appeared ready to celebrate, Everton produced one final punch.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles stepped up in stoppage time and unleashed a stunning long-range strike to make it Everton 2-2 Manchester United, leaving Carrick’s side devastated.
🔥 But who is really responsible?
🧠 Michael Carrick
The manager has to face questions. United were ahead twice but still failed to close the game out. When you are leading in the dying minutes of a Premier League match, game management becomes absolutely crucial.
Carrick will surely be frustrated because United had opportunities to put the game beyond Everton’s reach, yet the team allowed the hosts to keep believing. 😤
🛡️ Lisandro Martínez
Martínez returned to the starting XI, but United’s defensive organisation once again came under serious scrutiny. Everton found opportunities when the pressure increased, and the Red Devils simply could not maintain control of their own penalty area.
🧤 Senne Lammens
The goalkeeper will inevitably attract attention after Everton found the net twice. The second goal was a spectacular Maitland-Niles effort, but questions will still be asked about United’s defensive protection in front of him.
🏃 Diogo Dalot
Dalot also finds himself among the players fans will analyse. United needed composure, concentration and discipline during the final stages, and the defensive unit collectively failed to provide enough of it.
💪 Noussair Mazraoui
Mazraoui came on from the bench, but the wider defensive problems remained. United’s issue was not simply one player making one mistake. It was the failure to shut the door when victory was within touching distance.
And that may be the biggest concern of all. 🚨
United actually showed plenty of attacking quality. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring with an excellent individual finish, Everton responded through Tyrique George, and Šeško’s late header looked like it had finally settled the contest.
But football can be brutally unforgiving.
United led 1-0, conceded.
United went 2-1 up, conceded again.
That is the part that will hurt the most. 😭🔴
Maitland-Niles’ 96th-minute rocket was spectacular, but United will feel they handed Everton the opportunity to produce that moment in the first place.
For a club with Manchester United’s ambitions, these are the matches that simply cannot be thrown away.
💬 So, United fans, who deserves the biggest blame for today’s 2-2 draw against Everton?
🧠 Michael Carrick?
🛡️ Lisandro Martínez?
🧤 Senne Lammens?
🏃 Diogo Dalot?
💪 Mazraoui?
👥 Or should the entire team take responsibility?
Drop your verdict! 👇🔥
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