Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Manchester City (2nd, 78 pts) held a 29-point advantage over Everton (13th, 49 pts). Everton had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 13th in the table.
Momentum sat with Manchester City, winners of their last six, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Over the last five, Everton had taken 4 of 15 points to Manchester City's 15.
GioScore's database holds 40 meetings between the two: 10 for Everton, 23 for Manchester City and 7 drawn, at 2.68 goals per meeting.
Goal scorers
Everton: Thierno Barry (81'), Thierno Barry (68'), Jake O'Brien (73') · Manchester City: Jérémy Doku (43'), Erling Haaland (83'), Jérémy Doku (90')
Key stats
Possession: Everton 25% · Manchester City 75% · Total shots: 14-21 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 5-9