Which sub had biggest impact? Everton v Man Utd player ratings

Which sub had biggest impact? Everton v Man Utd player ratings Jordan Pickford earned a 6 after a relatively quiet outing for England’s number one, with little action required to preserve the goal. Merlin Rohl, withdrawn in the 74th minute for Hackney, received a 6; he was urged by teammates to push forward but remained cautious about leaving too much space behind him, delivering the cross that Thierno Barry ought to have headed home. James Tarkowski was awarded a 6 following a long‑range effort aimed at Senne Lammens in the second half that drew groans from the crowd and a stream of criticism from his manager. Jarrad Branthwaite impressed with an 8, putting in a robust defensive display, unafraid to put his body on the line against Manchester United’s shots and executing a superb tackle on Rashford before finding time to venture forward at the opposite end. Vitalii Mykolenko got a 6 after finding space inside the United penalty area but failing to capitalize; he was beaten by Bryan Mbeumo early in the second half and again could not convert the chance. Harrison Armstrong was cautioned for needlessly dragging Bruno Fernandes by the neck, yet still managed a 7 for an otherwise outstanding performance, a display that explains why Everton supporters reacted so strongly to the prospect of his sale. James Garner, who came on in the 76th minute replacing Maitland‑Niles, earned a 7 for his tireless work both defensively and in attack against his former club. Brennan Johnson, substituted in the 66nd minute for Grealish, was given a 6; although he picked up from Jack Grealish he did not threaten going forward, and a blatant foul on Matheus Cunha earned a booking that, while costly, halted the Brazilian’s run into the box. Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall received a 7 for an industrious showing in midfield that went unrewarded in terms of tangible effect but would likely have pleased manager David Moyes. Tyrique George started brightly, lifting the ball over Mbeumo with skill before drifting out of the game in the second half until he eventually beat Lammens, earning a 6. Thierno Barry was lucky to avoid a booking for an obvious dive early on as he sought to win a penalty; he headed Everton’s best first‑half chance from close range but overhit a pass that could have released Johnson through on goal. Among the substitutes, Jack Grealish, introduced in the 66th minute, was rated a 7 after running at Diogo Dalot and drawing a yellow card from the United defender; his presence energised the Everton faithful as he tangled with Mbeumo while attempting to set up an equaliser. Hayden Hackney, who entered the match in the 75th minute, was credited with a 6 for delivering the pass that led to the equaliser. Ainsley Maitland‑Niles, brought on in the 77th minute, was described as the decisive contribution and awarded an 8. Players who remained unused were Travers, Keane, O’Brien, Dibling, Alcaraz and Graham.