Manchester United and Everton played a Premier League match at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, which ended in a 2-2 draw [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Everton’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a 96th-minute goal to snatch a point for the home side after Manchester United twice held the lead [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].

Manchester United took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo and later through substitute Benjamin Sesko before conceding both goals to Everton [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Marcus Rashford started on the left wing but was substituted near the 70th minute due to a minor knock [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed disappointment with the result, saying the draw “feels like a defeat” after conceding so late despite leading twice [4, 5, 1, 2]. He added the team was “that close to coming away with three points” but acknowledged there are areas to improve [3]. Carrick praised Rashford’s performance, noting he "looked really sharp and dangerous today and created really good opportunities" [3].

This summer, Manchester United spent about £148 million on transfers, focusing mainly on midfield reinforcements with signings such as Carlos Baleba from Brighton, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans [6, 7, 8]. Baleba was the club’s most expensive signing at up to £70 million, still less than the £89 million paid for Paul Pogba in the past [6, 8]. Carrick believes the club can compete for major trophies despite spending less than rivals like Manchester City and Chelsea, saying, "The actual amount of money I understand can be a big thing but it doesn't always have to be the answer" and "I certainly feel we can" [6, 7, 8].

However, questions remain about Manchester United’s squad depth, particularly at left-back where Luke Shaw is the only senior option, and in strike support for Sesko [6, 3, 7]. Defensively, the club has conceded two goals in each of their first three Premier League matches this season [9, 3, 5].

Off the field, Manchester United’s finances show borrowings totaling £1.29 billion, including transfer fees. The club faces funding questions around its proposed new stadium, expected to cost over £2 billion. Chief executive Omar Berrada said the club can manage its debt while remaining competitive and pursuing stadium ambitions [6].

Manchester United’s next match is in the Champions League on Thursday against Azerbaijan’s Sabah FK [1, 2, 10].