Man United 2-2 Everton: Fernandes & Mount Score as Reds Win Premier League Summer Series | Full Report

United Clinch Summer Series Despite 2-2 Draw

Manchester United concluded their Premier League Summer Series campaign with a 2-2 draw against Everton in Atlanta, securing the tournament trophy with seven points from three games. Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount scored for the Reds, while Everton twice fought back through Iliman Ndiaye and a freak Ayden Heaven own goal.

Key Moments from the Game

1. Fernandes Opens Scoring from the Spot (19’)

• Amad Diallo won a penalty after a foul by James Tarkowski, and Fernandes calmly slotted it past Jordan Pickford3.

• Mbeumo, making his debut after a £71m move from Brentford, played a key role in the buildup with a sharp first-time pass to Amad.

2. Ndiaye Equalizes Before Half-Time (40’)

• Manuel Ugarte lost possession cheaply, allowing Vitalii Mykolenko to set up Ndiaye for a composed finish past Altay Bayindir.

• Fernandes criticized United’s "laziness" post-match, citing defensive lapses as a concern6.

3. Mount’s Stunning Strike Puts United Ahead (69’)

• Fernandes played a clever pass to Mount, who turned and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner.

• The goal showcased Mount’s technical quality, offering hope for a strong season ahead.

4. Heaven’s Unfortunate Own Goal (75’)

• Everton leveled again when Amad’s attempted clearance deflected off Heaven and looped into the net.

• The goal came moments after Fernandes and Ndiaye clashed, earning both bookings.

Player Performances & Key Takeaways

???? Manchester United

✅ Bryan Mbeumo (7/10) – Lively debut with quick passes and movement. Subbed at HT for fitness management7.
✅ Leny Yoro (8/10) – Excellent defensively, including a crucial tackle to deny Beto.
✅ Mason Mount (8/10) – Superb goal and creative influence after coming on.
❌ Manuel Ugarte (2/10) – Poor in possession, at fault for Everton’s first goal.
❌ Altay Bayindir (4/10) – Looked shaky, parried a free-kick into danger early on.

???? Everton

✅ Iliman Ndiaye (7.5/10) – Took his goal well and pressed effectively.
✅ James Garner (6.5/10) – Tested Bayindir with a long-range free-kick.
❌ Defensive Errors – Tarkowski’s foul led to the penalty, while Pickford bailed them out late vs. Dorgu.

Post-Match Reactions

Bruno Fernandes: "We Were Lazy"

• The captain admitted United "lacked intensity off the ball" and warned against complacency.

• He also called for more signings, saying: "We need more competition to raise standards".

Ruben Amorim on Mbeumo’s Debut

• "He played well… needs to understand the movements, but his first touch opened space."

• Amorim backed Fernandes’ criticism, saying players must demand higher standards.

Tournament Summary & What’s Next

• United won the Summer Series (7 pts), ahead of West Ham (6 pts).

• Next match: vs. Fiorentina (Snapdragon Cup, Aug 9) before PL opener vs. Arsenal (Aug 17).

Sources: [MEN]3, [Sky Sports]7