Everton player ratings vs Man United: Vitalii Mykolenko struggles again, but 8/10 gives David Moyes hope
Everton earned an impressive point in a dramatic late 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson on Sunday.
The Toffees were given an early warning sign when Bruno Fernandes rattled the bar with a volley in the eighth minute, before Thierno Barry headed over a big chance for the hosts before the break.
Michael Carrick's men caught Everton napping at the start of the second 45, as Bryan Mbuemo ghosted to the edge of the box, curling a left-footed finish past Jordan Pickford for the opener.
David Moyes' side had their own chances after Mbuemo's striker, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall coming close on a number of occasions.
Tyrique George's standout performance was rounded off when he smashed home his first goal for the club after outstanding work from Hayden Hackney off the bench.
A cruel late Benjamin Sesko header was cancelled out when Ainsley Maitland-Niles rifled in an out-of-this-world strike on his debut to secure a point.
Vitalii Mykolenko looked amateur vs Man United
Vitalli Mykolenko looked slow in the first half, but it was the second 45 where he was really caught out.
Mbuemo skipped past the left-back, as the latter tried to chase the winger down, but to no avail.
Man United were able to get a crucial lead because Mykolenko failed to stop his man.
The Ukrainian almost gave another goal away after Everton had a corner that Man United broke on the counter attack from, as he misjudged the flight of the ball, letting Matheus Cunha carry his run on.
Tyrique George was on fire vs Man Utd
George was a positive for Everton, and was constantly looking to make things happen for the Blues.
He completed the most dribbles in the match with four, and created two chances, constantly getting at Diogo Dalot.
George made five line-breaking passes, as he arguably looked like Moyes' best threat in the final third.
In the 57th minute when mykolenko misjudged a loose ball from an Everton corner, George was the one to sweep up and spare his teammates blushes.
His goal just topped off an immense display.
For all of Everton's late disappointment in the transfer window, George is someone who can give Moyes hope.
Everton player ratings vs Man United
Jordan Pickford - 6
Vitalii Mykolenko - 4
Jarrad Branthwaite - 7
James Tarkowski - 6
Merlin Rohl - 6
James Garner - 7
Harrison Armstrong - 6
Tyrique George - 8
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - 7
Brennan Johnson - 5
Thierno Barry - 6
Substitutes
Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 7
Hayden Hackney - 7
Jack Grealish - 6