Manchester City and Everton drew 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland missing a penalty that could have sealed the win for the hosts. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find the back of the net.
The game began brightly, with Kevin De Bruyne starting in place of Jeremy Doku and taking the captain’s armband from Bernardo Silva. However, it was Everton who had the first real chance, with Seamus Coleman being sent off for a yellow card before the 30-minute mark.
Everton continued to press, and their efforts were rewarded just after halftime when Orel Mangala brought down Kevin De Bruyne in the box, conceding a free kick. The set piece was taken by Bernardo Silva but cleared away by Everton’s defenders.
As the second half wore on, Manchester City began to gain more control of the game, with Rico Lewis firing a shot wide and Nathan Ake being replaced by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. But it was Everton who remained resilient, and their goal came when Dominic Calvert-Lewin was flagged offside after running through on goal.
The match was brought to a halt twice due to delays, first when Jarrad Branthwaite received treatment for an injury, and then again when the referee consulted with his assistant. The game also saw two yellow cards for Kevin De Bruyne, one for Orel Mangala, and another for Phil Foden.
In the end, it was Erling Haaland who stepped up to take a penalty but was flagged offside, allowing Everton to hold onto their 1-0 lead until half-time. Manchester City had numerous chances to equalize but were unable to find the back of the net, securing only a point in the process.
The result means that Manchester City’s slump continues, with this draw bringing their winning streak to an end.
Source: https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2024-2025/live-manchester-city-everton_mtc1523790/live-commentary.shtml