Everton come from behind to beat Manchester United 3-1

Everton scored twice in the final 14 minutes, with goals from substitutes Dan Gosling and Jack Rodwell, to beat Manchester United 3-1 today as the champions blew their chance of going top of the Premier League.

Dimitar Berbatov put United ahead at Goodison Park with a powerful shot that went in off the underside of the bar after 16 minutes.

Everton equalised two minutes later with an even better finish from striker Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, who was first to react from a clearance by Jonny Evans and lashed a left-foot screamer away from Edwin van der Sar into the net.

Gosling, a 20-year-old midfielder signed from Plymouth Argyle two years ago, replaced Bilyaletdinov after 71 minutes and put Everton 2-1 up five minutes later with a shot from close range.

Teenager Rodwell, who replaced Steven Pienaar after 88 minutes, scored Everton's third two minutes later.

The lunchtime match was the first of five in the Premier League today and Everton's victory meant Chelsea stayed top before their visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers.