Everton v Manchester United player ratings: who made the biggest impact?

Ainsley Maitland-Niles earned Everton’s highest rating after making the decisive contribution in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United. The substitute scored the equaliser with a late long-range strike, rescuing a point for Everton.

Jarrad Branthwaite also impressed, earning an 8 for a strong defensive display. He put his body in the way of United’s shots, produced a notable tackle on Marcus Rashford and still found time to threaten at the other end. Harrison Armstrong, James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall each received 7 for energetic performances.

Jack Grealish, making an impact after coming off the bench, also received a 7. He ran at Diogo Dalot, drew a booking and unsettled the United defence while trying to create an equaliser. Hayden Hackney received 6 after supplying the pass for Everton’s first equaliser.

Everton’s Thierno Barry was rated 5. He avoided a booking after appearing to dive in an early attempt to win a penalty, then headed the team’s best first-half chance over the bar from close range. He also overhit a pass that could have sent Brennan Johnson through.

For Manchester United, most players received 6. Bruno Fernandes hit the bar in the first half, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens made the expected saves despite making a mistake on a routine ball into the box. Harry Maguire recovered from a bloody nose to produce a calm display, and Lisandro Martínez formed an effective defensive partnership with him.