Manchester United and Everton played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Atlanta as Ruben Amorim’s side won the Premier League Summer Series.
Match Report
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye were involved in a fiery confrontation during their sides' 2-2 draw in Atlanta.
The flashpoint occurred just before Everton’s second equaliser. Fernandes slid in from behind on Ndiaye near the halfway line, prompting an angry reaction from the Everton man, who believed the challenge was reckless.
The pair squared up in a heated exchange as play continued, and moments later, United conceded a bizarre own goal, with Amad Diallo kicking the ball into his own net.
Despite the drama, United were crowned champions of the Premier League Summer Series thanks to their earlier wins over West Ham and Bournemouth.
Fernandes had put United ahead in the 19th minute, calmly converting a penalty after James Tarkowski brought down Diallo in the box.
Everton responded five minutes before half-time. Idrissa Gueye picked out Ndiaye with a pinpoint cross to the back post, and the Senegal international made no mistake with a composed finish.
United regained the lead in the 69th minute through Mason Mount, who turned smartly inside the area before drilling a shot past Jordan Pickford.
But the lead didn’t last long. After the altercation between Fernandes and Ndiaye, Everton levelled again through Diallo's own goal, capping off a scrappy but intense encounter - one that gave Ruben Amorim’s squad a true test ahead of the new Premier League season.
Manchester United return to action on Saturday when they host Serie A side Fiorentina at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim’s side will then kick off their Premier League campaign the following Sunday against Arsenal at home.
Match Events
4' Cunha sends his effort just wide of Jordan Pickford's post
7' James Garner's shot is saved, before O'Brien smacks his effort off the post
15' Beto has the ball in the net after going through on goal, but it's ruled offside
19' GOAL! Bruno makes no mistake and converts the penalty! Man Utd 1-0 Everton
27' Mbeumo curls an on-target free kick over the wall but Pickford palms it away
28' Pickford saves each of Mbeumo's close-range efforts to avoid doubling their lead
35' The Toffees apply pressure in MU's box as Dalot clears the danger with a tackle
40' GOAL! Ndiaye levels the score as Gueye assists! Man Utd 1-1 Everton
46' Ugarte curls an long-range effort at Pickford, but it is saved
56' The ball collides with Garner's arm in the box but the ref says no penalty
57' Maguire, Mount and Ayden Heaven replace Luke Shaw, Mainoo and Yoro
68' GOAL! Mount curls an effort beyond the grasp of Pickford! Man Utd 2-1 Everton
72' Casemiro and Hojlund replace Ugarte and Cunha
75' GOAL! Toffees level again as Amad Diallo nets an own goal! Man Utd 2-2 Everton
87' Dorgu strides into the box and drives a shot to the far post, but it is saved
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Altay Bayındır, De Ligt, Dalot, Ugarte, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo Traore, Mainoo, Yoro
Subs: Heaton, Casemiro, Maguire, Mount, Højlund, Collyer, Tyler Fredricson, Ethan Williams, Dermot Mee, Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Sékou Koné, Bendito Mantato, Diego León
Everton XI: Gueye, Pickford, Tarkowski, Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Garner, Beto, Iliman Ndiaye, Carlos Alcaraz, Jake O'Brien, Tim Iroegbunam
Subs: Travers, McNeil, Harry Tyrer, Tyler Onyango, Chermiti, Thierno Barry, Isaac Heath, Aznou, Aled Thomas, Harrison Armstrong