Sat Feb 22 15:20:25 UTC 2025: ## Manchester United snatch late draw at Everton after VAR controversy
**Liverpool, England** – Manchester United fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park in a thrilling Premier League encounter on Saturday. The comeback, however, was overshadowed by a controversial late VAR decision that denied Everton a penalty.
Goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure put Everton in a commanding position before halftime, leaving United on the brink of a third consecutive defeat under manager Ruben Amorim. However, Bruno Fernandes ignited the visitors’ comeback with a free-kick goal in the 72nd minute. Just eight minutes later, Manuel Ugarte, scoring his first goal for the club in four years, leveled the score with a powerful strike from outside the box.
The drama continued deep into stoppage time. Everton were awarded a penalty for a foul by Harry Maguire on Ashley Young. However, after a VAR review, the referee overturned the decision, sparking outrage among the Everton players and fans.
Despite the late fightback, United’s performance was far from convincing. Fernandes admitted the team started too late and failed to execute their game plan effectively. Amorim echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the numerous challenges facing the club, currently languishing in 15th place in the league. He emphasized the need for the team to focus on survival for the remainder of the season.
Everton, under interim manager David Moyes, extended their unbeaten run to six games. The draw leaves United still searching for consistency and a way to climb the Premier League table.
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