Mason Greenwood scored twice in the midweek win over Alkmaar
Manchester United substitute Mason Greenwood scored a 77th-minute equaliser to deny Duncan Ferguson a second successive win as Everton's interim manager.
Everton looked set for back-to-back league victories for the first time since April when Victor Lindelof turned Leighton Baines' first-half corner into his own goal after VAR ruled David de Gea had not been impeded by Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they jumped at the near post.
It took 18-year-old Greenwood to come off the bench and rescue a point for United with a fine shot from the edge of the area to follow up his two goals in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.
Everton's fans were delighted at the end though, singing Ferguson's name in tribute to the Scot's impact since replacing sacked Marco Silva.
Despite the cold and rain, Ferguson spent most of the game in nothing more than a shirt and tie, and long after the final whistle went over to acknowledge the visiting fans.
The result means United have collected 25 points from their first 17 games, one fewer than they had at the same point last season when Jose Mourinho was sacked.
United's creative gap
There was plenty of talk about Solskjaer's trip to Austria to see Red Bull Salzburg's Erling Haaland on Friday in the build-up to the game.
Haaland is evidently of interest to United, who will try to sign pre-existing targets when the January transfer window opens, and Solskjaer's positive relationship with the 19-year-old, who played under him at Molde, is an advantage. It is a lack of creativity in midfield that really needs addressing though.
United have managed to amass 14 points from six games against the remainder of England's 'big six', plus current title challengers Leicester, with getting only 11 from their other 12 matches, against teams less likely to attack them and leave spaces for the counter.
Paul Pogba is Solskjaer's most creative player but the Frenchman has played twice since August and not at all since the draw against Arsenal on 30 September. He is due to start training again this week after ankle surgery amid continuing speculation about a move away from Old Trafford next summer.
Greenwood a United star
Solskjaer spent a large chunk of his post-match press conference on Thursday talking about Greenwood.
However this season turns out for United, it will be remembered as the campaign they unearthed a star.
It was fitting on the day they achieved the remarkable feat of selecting a 4,000th consecutive matchday squad with an academy player in it that Greenwood should find the net in a league game at Old Trafford for the first time.
Only Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck have done so at a younger age in the Premier League for United. Greenwood has already scored more goals than Macheda and will hope to stay clear of the injuries that dogged Welbeck at United.
With seven goals to his name, Greenwood is now clear as United's second top scorer behind Marcus Rashford this season.
Man of the match - Tom Davies (Everton)
Industrious performance from the young midfielder, who looked like he was going off at one point but continued to battle on and did not let United overwhelm the visitorsWhat's next?
Manchester United are next in action against League Two Colchester in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday (20:00 GMT) before a Premier League trip to bottom side Watford on 22 December (14:00 GMT). Everton are also in the Carabao Cup last eight and entertain Leicester on Wednesday (19:45) before hosting Arsenal on 21 December (12:30).
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Man Utd
1de Gea
29Wan-Bissaka
2LindelöfBooked at 66mins
5Maguire
23Shaw
39McTominay
17Fred
21JamesSubstituted forMataat 86'minutes
14LingardSubstituted forGreenwoodat 65'minutes
10Rashford
9Martial
Substitutes
8Mata
15Pereira
18Young
22Romero
26Greenwood
38Tuanzebe
53Williams
Everton
1Pickford
23Coleman
5Keane
13Mina
12DigneSubstituted forBainesat 25'minutes
17Iwobi
26DaviesBooked at 5mins
2Holgate
20BernardSubstituted forKeanat 70'minutesSubstituted forNiasseat 89'minutes
7RicharlisonBooked at 57mins
9Calvert-Lewin
Substitutes
3Baines
14Tosun
22Stekelenburg
27Kean
29Niasse
30Martina
42Gordon
Referee:
Michael Oliver
Attendance:
63,328
Match Stats
Home TeamMan UtdAway TeamEverton
Possession
Home67%
Away33%
Shots
Home24
Away8
Shots on Target
Home8
Away3
Corners
Home6
Away5
Fouls
Home10
Away12
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Match ends, Manchester United 1, Everton 1.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Manchester United 1, Everton 1.
Posted at 90'+2'
Harry Maguire (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 90'+2'
Foul by Oumar Niasse (Everton).
Posted at 90'+1'
Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Juan Mata.
Posted at 90'
Attempt blocked. Scott McTominay (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Fred.
SubstitutionPosted at 89'
Substitution, Everton. Oumar Niasse replaces Moise Kean.
Posted at 87'
Attempt missed. Leighton Baines (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
Posted at 87'
Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
Posted at 87'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
SubstitutionPosted at 86'
Substitution, Manchester United. Juan Mata replaces Daniel James.
Posted at 84'
Corner, Everton. Conceded by David de Gea.
Posted at 84'
Attempt saved. Alex Iwobi (Everton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Posted at 82'
Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 82'
Foul by Moise Kean (Everton).
Posted at 80'
Attempt missed. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Scott McTominay following a set piece situation.
Posted at 79'
Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Posted at 79'
Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 79'
Foul by Moise Kean (Everton).
Posted at 78'
VAR Decision: Goal Manchester United - Manchester United 1-1 Everton (Mason Greenwood).
Goal!Posted at 77'
Goal! Manchester United 1, Everton 1. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel James.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
Posted at 77'
Attempt saved. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Scott McTominay.
Posted at 75'
Anthony Martial (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 75'
Foul by Mason Holgate (Everton).
Posted at 73'
Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
Posted at 73'
Richarlison (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 72'
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 72'
Foul by Moise Kean (Everton).
Posted at 71'
Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Leighton Baines.
SubstitutionPosted at 70'
Substitution, Everton. Moise Kean replaces Bernard.
Posted at 70'
Attempt missed. Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
Posted at 69'
Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Séamus Coleman.
Posted at 69'
Attempt saved. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mason Greenwood.
Posted at 67'
Harry Maguire (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 67'
Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton).
BookingPosted at 66'
Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 66'
Foul by Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United).
Posted at 66'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SubstitutionPosted at 65'
Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Greenwood replaces Jesse Lingard.
Posted at 65'
Attempt blocked. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesse Lingard.
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