Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United frustrated by Everton in Old Trafford draw

The result was an indicator that perhaps this season Everton may be able to sustain a push for a European place - especially when they can call upon currently injured forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison.

MANCHESTER: Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday after Andros Townsend's equaliser cancelled out Anthony Martial's opener for the home side. It was another disappointing result for United, following their home defeat to Aston Villa last week, but Everton continued the impressive start they have made under Rafael Benitez.

Both teams are on 14 points, together with leaders Liverpool who face Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to the challenge of the quick turn-around from Wednesday's Champions League win over Villarreal by starting Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho on the bench -- although all three were brought on in the second half.