After a disappointing start to the season Everton pulled it together this weekend and Manchester United left Goodison Park with only one of the 3 points they expected.

Everton went behind after 22 minutes from a Darren Fletcher strike, but showed much more resilience in the second half. A headed goal from Fellaini, his first for the club after arriving this season for £15 million, ensured Everton came out with a vital point.

Everton’s attack included a familiar face in Louis Saha, who recently moved to Everton from United. It was surprising inclusion considering Alex Ferguson has shown in the past that he would rather former players do not play against his side so soon after leaving Old Trafford club.

Looking back to April 2007, Tim Howard was controversially omitted from Everton’s side and replaced by Iain Turner when they played United. Howard had previously been on loan but was eligible to play after turning his loan move into a permanent transfer.

Howard who made several world class saves this weekend was not able to help back then after being dropped from the squad for that game. His replacement Iain Turner made a vital error which broke down Everton’s resistance. After gaining a 2-0 lead, Everton ended up losing 4-2.

Maybe when he let Saha go, Sir Alex Ferguson did not expect his former player to jeopardize his team’s chances of coming away with 3 points when they visited Everton. He played well and could even have won the game for Everton. In the first half Saha found a decent opening on the edge of the area. If it wasn’t for Wes Brown’s excellent tackle, Everton could have taken all 3 points.

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