And then they had one. Belatedly, following an action-packed lunchtime showing, Sheffield United and Everton – holders of a cumulative nil points after their opening three Premier League games – have something to show for their efforts.
Both led – Everton first through Abdoulaye Doucouré, and United via a Jordan Pickford own goal; both equalised – Cameron Archer first for the hosts, Arnaut Danjuma for the visitors; both trailed. It was as breathless as it sounds.
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