Everton news: Jake O’Brien says Man Utd draw ‘feels like a loss’

Everton’s Jake O’Brien says his side “were the better team” in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United and the point “feels like a loss”.

The Toffees squandered a 2-0 lead but were controversially denied a late penalty after VAR intervened to reverse the referees’ on-field decision that Ashley Young was fouled.

“He’s [the referee] got decisions wrong, not just the penalty but many that didn’t go our way and could have changed the game,” O’Brien said.

“We came away with a point but, at the end of the day, it feels like a loss because we were the better team.

“For 20 minutes we switched off, decisions didn’t go our way, and they punished us for that.

“We came into the game confident, on a good run of games, knowing we can play and defend. It’s just moments like we had at the end – 10 or 20 minutes where we just switched off and maybe a few lads were tired, and they punished us.”

Since appearing as a substitute in David Moyes’ first game since returning as manager in January, O’Brien has started seven consecutive matches and is relishing his role in the squad.

“I’m definitely enjoying playing, I’m feeling part of the team and am on a good run of games,” he added.

“I’ve done all right but I’ve got a lot more in me to show as well. Moyes has been great since he’s come in. He wants us playing more attacking football, we are more stable as a team and are giving our best in every game.

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