Man United earn comeback draw at Everton after VAR reprieve

February 22, 2025 / 7:04 PM

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Manchester United's tough season continued with an early setback against Everton, as poor defending allowed Beto to open the scoring for the hosts. Abdoulaye Doucoure then doubled Everton's lead before halftime, leaving United with a mountain to climb.

United's second-half fightback

The visitors improved significantly after the break. Captain Bruno Fernandes scored from a free kick, pulling one back for United. Ten minutes from time, Manuel Ugarte delivered a powerful equaliser, completing a dramatic comeback to make it 2-2.

VAR denies Everton late drama

Everton thought they had snatched a win in stoppage time when awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving United in 15th place, three spots below Everton in the Premier League standings.