Solskjaer surrenders! Gloomy Ole gives up hope for Manchester United’s title as his team escapes crucial points against Everton after a drama at Old Trafford
- Manchester United’s hopes have taken a hit after the dramatic draw with Everton
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team was on course to draw level with City
- But Dominic Calvert-Lewin stayed deep during the stop for part of the prey
- Solskjaer effectively canceled United’s title credentials after a late draw
Harry Maguire spoke to referee Jon Moss to confirm that Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s last-minute equalizer would hold up and there was really no time left on the clock before he exploded in the cold of the night. Manchester United started again, and Moss blew the final blow.
Maguire’s sentiment will be shared by all those associated with United. It was a painful draw that felt like a defeat.
But was United’s hopes of winning the Premier League a fatal blow? Not yet. Curtains for a club that has fought so many title battles to the last? Hard.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eliminated Manchester United’s title chances after a draw with Everton
It was an obvious ambition of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to use his ability at attacking on the flanks.
The United manager has been trying to manage expectations around Old Trafford for the past few weeks and it is probably understandable. But this was all the more discouraging.
“We’re not talking about winning titles,” Solskjaer said. “We have come a long way in this team and we should not have been considered contenders for the title.”
Why not? Manchester City are clear favorites, but United are their closest challengers in the strangest seasons that have opened up so many possibilities.
Harry Maguire was allowed to appeal in vain after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late dramatic equalizer
It’s only February and no one is winning the title now, as Solskjaer said. If United had held out for a few more seconds, they would have reached the top, and City would have played two more games.
The manager has been in charge for more than two years and has named a team of matches against Everton, which cost almost 600 million pounds. If United aren’t contenders for the title so far, they probably should be.
They are clearly making progress under Solskjaer, and if there is still the slightest hope of provoking the title a little earlier than expected, why not take it? There are no guarantees that City will be weaker next season and Liverpool certainly will not be.
United were on the verge of drawing with City before Calvert-Lewin saw him drop two points
Roy Keane has already suggested that his old club is “scared” to take on the title challenge, and Sportsmail expert Jamie Redknapp also believes United should be more convinced.
“You won’t stand a chance,” Redknapp said. “This United team should believe. This is the year when everything is possible. They’re not kids, are they? They are full of experience. He should tell this team: Do you think you can do it? The city is by far the best team, but it may have a moment.
United have an attack that suits anyone in the Premier League and they were excellent in the future on the 63rd anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
United have an attack to match any of the league and have been good ahead of Everton
Marcus Rashford gave Edinson Cavani a great chance to score, but Bruno Fernandes made a great save, tipping it to a corner.
But they were pathetic in defense, and Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez hit twice in four minutes after the break. Scott McTominay led United back in the 95th minute, but Calvert-Lewin equalized in the 95th minute.
He came from a free kick awarded by United substitute Axel Tuanzebe, who revealed that he had been subjected to racist abuse for the second time in recent weeks.
Spotlight on David de Gea after being criticized for his role in two Everton goals
David de Gea was criticized for trying weakly to block Calvert-Lewin after pushing the ball straight to Doucoure for Everton’s first.
Dean Henderson will probably be in goal for Tuesday night’s FA Cup match against West Ham and, not for the first time, Solskjaer was asked about De Gea’s position, answering: “Every player has to win his place. We are a team with competition and this applies to everyone on the team. ‘
Everton will face Tottenham in the Goodison Park Cup on Wednesday, and Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with another excellent result away from home. ‘Wow! What a game, incredible! Fantastic emotion ‘, said the Italian, who received a bear hug from his jubilant assistant Duncan Ferguson after the late dramatic equalizer.
