Ainsley Maitland-Niles described Everton's dramatic last-gasp 2-2 draw with Manchester United as feeling "like a win" following his stoppage-time debut goal. The summer signing struck in the 96th minute at Hill Dickinson Stadium to preserve the Toffees' unbeaten start to the season and deny his former Arsenal rival an away victory on Sunday afternoon.
Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has challenged Dominik Szoboszlai to step up following the summer departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The Hungarian midfielder has been named vice-captain under new head coach Andoni Iraola alongside Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez.
Sydney FC have completed the signing of highly rated teenage defender James Overy from Manchester United on a three-year contract. The 18-year-old right-back returns to Australian football for an undisclosed fee, with the Premier League giants inserting a buy-back clause as he targets regular senior minutes to boost his senior international ambitions.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has heavily criticised his old club for their decision to sell Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal. Havertz was instrumental in helping Mikel Arteta's side secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, prompting Cole to question the transfer strategy that allows highly talented players to strengthen their direct competitors.
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