Everton
Manchester CityHow did the teams perform?
Everton
Manchester City
Match Stats
Lineup
Everton
45' Tripping
53' Tripping
73'
86' Holding
73'
81'
48' Roughing
68'
81'
64' Replaced by Beto
90+2' Replaced by M. Rohl
90+6' Replaced by T. Iroegbunam
90+2' Replaced by K. Dewsbury-Hall
Manchester City
74' Unsportsmanlike conduct
90+7'
43'
90+7'
43'
83'
83'
75' Replaced by Nico
74' Replaced by A. Semenyo
87' Replaced by B. Silva
No standings data available for this league
Everton and Manchester City served up a thrilling six-goal Premier League spectacle, with Jérémy Doku’s dramatic late strike earning City a 3-3 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Manchester City arrived at Goodison Park second in the table with 70 points from 33 games, while Everton sat 11th with 47 points. City’s recent form showed two consecutive draws, while Everton had won just one of their last five matches. The stage was set for an entertaining clash between title contenders and a struggling home side.
City took the lead through Jérémy Doku in the 43rd minute. The winger cut inside and finished with precision, giving Pep Guardiola’s side control heading into half-time. Everton’s defense looked vulnerable in the opening period, struggling to contain City’s attacking prowess.
The first half statistics told the story of City’s dominance. They completed 90% of their passes and controlled 75% possession. Everton managed just 25% of the ball and looked to hit on the counter-attack. City’s expected goals stood at 1.37, while Everton’s sat at 2.77 despite their limited possession.
The second half erupted into life with Everton’s substitutes making an immediate impact. Thierno Barry entered the fray and scored twice in quick succession. Barry netted in the 68th minute to level the match, then added another in the 73rd minute to put Everton ahead 2-1. The home crowd sensed an upset was possible.
Jérémie O’Brien added a third for Everton in the 73rd minute, extending their lead to 2-1. Barry then struck again in the 81st minute to make it 3-1. Everton appeared to have seized control of the contest against the odds.
However, City refused to surrender. Erling Haaland reduced the deficit in the 83rd minute with a clinical finish. The momentum had shifted back toward the visitors. Doku then delivered the dramatic finale in the 90+7th minute, firing past the goalkeeper to secure a 3-3 draw.
Doku’s performance was outstanding throughout. The Belgian winger completed two goals and created four key passes, earning a 9.9 rating. Barry’s substitute appearance proved crucial, scoring twice in just 33 minutes on the pitch with an 8.9 rating.
City dominated possession and territory but failed to convert their chances into victory. They created 20 total shots with only four on target. Everton’s defensive resilience crumbled in the final minutes despite their second-half revival. Michael Keane picked up a yellow card early for the hosts.
The draw leaves City on 71 points from 34 games, maintaining their second-place position. Everton remains 11th with 48 points, their comeback effort ultimately undone by City’s late leveler. Both teams showed character but neither could claim victory in an enthralling encounter.
