Everton's Nikica Yelavic, center, celebrates after scoring his second goal against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium (Photo: AP)
Steven Pienaar grabbed a late equalizer as Everton salvaged a stunning 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Sunday to halt the defending champion's title charge.
Wayne Rooney equalized against his former club with a header in the 41st after Nikica Jelavic's 33rd-minute opener, and Danny Welbeck and Nani scored after halftime to put United 3-1 up.
Marouane Fellaini made it 3-2 with a 67th-minute volley, but United seemed to be cruising to victory when Rooney scored his second in the 69th.
But in a dramatic finish, Jelavic pulled a goal back in the 83rd and Pienaar leveled with an 85th-minute finish.
The result left United six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with second-place city visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers later Sunday.
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