One point instead of three; this is what Man United could only manage in Saturday’s earliest kick-off against the Toffees.

It was supposed to be Rooney’s day but the striker never looked to be at his best in the whole of his game and his wish of netting his 100th club career goal flew away under the influence of misfortune.

Manchester United started the game very well, dominating the home side who quickly felt the pressure.

Darren Fletcher opened the scoring on 22 minutes, finishing off a sweet move and a good pass from the lively Ryan Giggs.

Everton were fortunate to head into the dressing rooms down by only one goal, and manager David Moyes felt exactly how much his side needed to turn the tables around after enduring seven consecutive games without a win.

Manchester United failed to take on from their first half excellent performance. On the other side, the Toffees came much stronger and dangerous.

Marouane Fellaini, arguably the best player on the pitch on the day, headed the ball home to give Everton a 63rd minute equalizer.

Ferdinand accumulated his mistakes, and Man United was just fingertips away from going behind when Yakubu found himself one on one against Edwin Van der Sar.

Ferguson thrown out all his cards: the tactician brought on Nani, Anderson and, Tevez as a replacement for Rooney, Ferdinand and, Fletcher respectively.

But even that couldn’t help Manchester United clinch all three points.

The game was a real thriller, played at around 100 miles per hour.

Manchester United had a last chance to win it deep into added time, but Ronaldo’s ball out of a free kick, came off the wall for a corner, which time did not permit to take.

1 – 1 is certainly not the score line Fergie would have loved to get. But this is what happens when you don’t kill a game off quickly. Luck and mental power will have done it for the Reds instead, it’s Everton who produced shocking results.

No one will have expected David Moyes’ struggling team to end Manchester United winning form on Saturday, especially because the double winners have currently been displaying outstanding football.

Fellaini is now the first player to score against Manchester United who had not conceded in over 510 minutes of football.

This draw is a woe to Manchester United who now found themselves 8 points behind Chelsea and Liverpool who don’t play until Sunday.

Written by: Angela Asante