Under-23s: Everton 0 United 0

27/11/2017 21:07, Report by Cliff ButlerPremier League 2 | Merseyrail Community Stadium | Scorers: None.

Manchester United’s Under-23s stretched our unbeaten run to five matches in league and cup, but were forced to settle for a point against Everton at the Merseyrail Community Stadium in Southport on Monday evening.

Genuine goalscoring chances were at a premium but it was, nevertheless, an entertaining Premier League 2 contest. It was a rather chilly evening in this well-loved traditional seaside resort in Merseyside, but at least the rain, which had earlier fallen from the sky in torrents, had moved away.

And considering the extremely low temperature, there was a good turn-out of hardy souls…