Manchester United achieve unwanted PL stat after 3-3 draw v Everton

Dale O'Donnell

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on February 06, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Another stat to make yesterday’s worst even worse.

It was just the second time in Premier League history that Manchester United have led 2-0 at home at half-time and not gone on to win the match, as per OptaJoe.

This is a quick reminder of just how much of a blow it was for United to let their lead slip away twice. You will get punished for poor defending at this level.

Goals from Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay should have got the job done for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but dodgy goalkeeping and defending let them down on Saturday night.

And to prove that United still an inconsistent outlet, this 3-3 result came days after beating Southampton 9-0.

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All eyes will be on Liverpool v Manchester City today, but the Scousers aren’t in form and City will be looking to pull away in a title race of their own.

United are one of the teams left to put pressure City but Liverpool could be out of the running if they lose today, not that I think they have a chance at keeping the title this season.

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