96th-Minute Equalizer Against Manchester United, Just One Week After Joining Everton

In the 96th minute of stoppage time, a spectacular strike from outside the box. Ainsley Maitland-Niles' stunning long-range effort helped Everton draw 2-2 with Manchester United — and it came in just his first week after joining the team.

The equalizer came at the most unlikely moment

As the match entered the final moments of stoppage time, Manchester United were still leading 2-1. Maitland-Niles received the ball outside the penalty area, showed no hesitation, and struck immediately. The ball curled into the top corner. The goal sent Goodison Park into an instant frenzy and turned Manchester United's three points into one.

A dream first week, this signing has already paid off

For Everton, the significance of this goal went far beyond one point. The team had been struggling for results recently and desperately needed a player capable of changing the course of a match. Maitland-Niles proved himself in dramatic fashion during his first week after joining — this was not a goal that simply added to the scoreline, but a late equalizer that rescued the team.

From Manchester United's perspective, losing these three points was frustrating. They controlled much of the match, only to be punished by a decisive strike from a new signing in the final moments. The beauty of football often lies in this: you never know which shot will rewrite the ending.