Manchester United 1-1 Everton: 5 talking points as Andros Townsend strike forces a share of the spoils | Premier League 2021-22

#3 Anthony Martial grabs his chance

Martial was on target for the first time this season.

Anthony Martial has been somewhat of a fringe figure at Manchester United this season. That is courtesy of the array of attacking talents in United's ranks this season. Even in the few opportunities given to him, the Frenchman offered no great shakes.

Against Everton, Solskjaer pinned his faith in the Frenchman once again, but this time, Martial vindicated his manager's decision with a key goal. That eventually proved key in United claiming a point from the game.

After two near misses, the 25-year-old saw an opening in the Everton defence. He had the time and space to run into a pass laid by Bruno Fernandes, before letting rip a sumptuous strike to give United the lead on the night.

It was his first goal of the season and possibly his life-saver too. Martial needs to produce the goods more consistently, though, considering the intense competition for places in the United squad.

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#2 VAR rescues United, not Ronaldo

Mina and Everton's celebrations were cut short.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been bailing United out lately. But against Everton, there was a new saviour for them - the video assistant referee - who chalked off Yerry Mina's 86th-minute winner for Everton.

The Colombian centre-back appeared to have given the Toffees an unlikely win at Old Trafford. That could've been Everton's first since December 2013. But the goal was eventually chalked off for offside.

That indeed proved to be the case. Mina went forward a tad too early before Tom Davies squared the ball to him

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#1 Ole Solsjkaer may need to leave soon

Solsjkaer may not lead United to silverware this season.

If it wasn't already clear already, Saturday's match served another reminder that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may not be the right man at the helm at United. The 13-time Premier League winners probably deserve someone more tactically astute to get the best out of the star-studded team.

As was seen in the last few games, the Red Devils once again lacked a cutting edge in the final third. More frustratingly, they threw away another hard-earned lead, which has become a worrying pattern now.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival was supposed to take United up a few more notches. But, instead, he has been left to be the match-saver almost every time. With no such heroics from him on Saturday, the Toffees snatched a well-deserved point.

With proven names like Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane available in the market, United have proven options to replace Solskjaer with. As things have gone this season, United could endure another trophyless campaign if they persist with Solskjaer for the entirety of the season.