David Moyes says he is disappointed Everton took only one point from their 2-2 draw with Manchester United, despite his side avoiding defeat with a goal in the sixth minute of added time.
The Everton manager was speaking after the conclusion of the third round of the Premier League, in which the two teams shared four goals at 2-2.
“I am disappointed that we only took one point,” said Moyes.
Everton appeared set to leave the match without any points before finding the net deep into stoppage time. The late goal changed the outcome, allowing the Toffees to salvage a draw and deny Manchester United victory.
Despite the dramatic finish, Moyes felt the final result did not fully reflect what Everton had hoped to take from the game. His post-match comments focused on the fact that the team had secured only a single point rather than taking all three.
The draw leaves Everton with five points from their opening three Premier League matches. They are eighth in the table following the result.
Manchester United have four points and sit 11th. The match therefore ended with both clubs adding to their league totals, although neither was able to claim the win that would have improved their position more significantly.
For Everton, the late equaliser ensured the match did not end in defeat. The goal came in the sixth minute of added time, making it the decisive moment of a game that finished 2-2.
Moyes’s assessment reflected the contrast between the relief of rescuing a point and the frustration of not collecting the full reward. Everton remain above Manchester United in the standings, but the manager made clear that the final outcome was not enough for him.
The 2-2 scoreline was confirmed at the end of a match in which Everton’s late response proved crucial. Manchester United had been within sight of victory before the stoppage-time goal brought the teams level.
Everton’s total of five points places them in eighth, while Manchester United’s four points leave them 11th after three rounds of the Premier League. The result gives both sides another point, but Moyes will view the match through the missed opportunity to claim more.