Man United Draw With Everton After Late Goal
Manchester United drew 2-2 (level unclear from source, kept general) with Everton in the Premier League on September 6.
The match was part of matchday 3 of the 2026/27 season.
Manchester United led the game two separate times during the match.
However, they could not hold onto their advantage.
Everton scored a dramatic equalizer in the 90+6th minute.
This means the goal came deep into stoppage time, the extra minutes added after normal play.
The goal was described as a golazo, a Spanish word for a spectacular goal.
Because of the late goal, the match ended in a draw.
A draw means both teams share the points instead of one team winning.
Manchester United will be disappointed, as they had chances to secure a victory.
Twice taking the lead but failing to win shows a problem in defending late in games.
Everton, meanwhile, will be pleased with their fighting spirit to score so late.
The result affects both teams' position in the league standings.
Fans reacted strongly to the exciting finish on social media.
This match is one of several games happening in the early part of the new Premier League season.
More Premier League matches, results, and player news will follow in the coming weeks.
Vocabulary9 words
- Premier League
- the main football competition in England
- matchday
- a set of games played on the same weekend
- advantage
- a better position than the other team
- equalizer
- a goal that makes the score even
- stoppage time
- extra minutes played at the end of a half
- golazo
- a very impressive, skillful goal
- draw
- a match result where no team wins
- victory
- a win in a game or competition
- standings
- a table showing team positions in a league
Quiz
Answer key
1. Twice 2. In the 90+6th minute 3. The match ended in a draw
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Manchester United drew with Everton in the _____ on September 6.
The match was part of _____ 3 of the 2026/27 season.
Manchester United led the game two separate _____ during the match.
However, they could not hold onto their _____.
Everton scored a dramatic _____ in the 90+6th minute.
This means the goal came deep into _____ time.
The goal was described as a _____, a word for a spectacular goal.
Because of the late goal, the match ended in a _____.
Manchester United will be disappointed, as they had chances to secure a _____.
The result affects both teams' position in the league _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think Manchester United could not hold their lead twice?
- How exciting do you find late goals in stoppage time?
- What does this result show about Manchester United's defense so far this season?
- Do you think Everton's late goal will boost their confidence for future matches?