Erling Haaland noticed his penalty saved as Manchester Metropolis have been pressured to accept a 1-1 draw in opposition to Everton on the Etihad Stadium.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Metropolis inside 14 minutes when he squeezed between the Everton backline to satisfy Jeremy Doku’s ball and convert from a good angle, with the assistance of a deflection from Jarrad Branthwaite.
Metropolis had a number of probabilities to double their lead, with Silva coming shut once more when Phil Foden performed the ball in for the Portugual worldwide however the ensuing shot from shut vary was fired over.
Everton levelled within the thirty sixth minute when Abdoulaye Doucoure’s deep cross discovered Iliman Ndiaye, who transformed on the half-volley to search out the highest nook.
Metropolis had the possibility to retake the lead simply after half-time when referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot after Savinho was introduced down within the field by Vitalii Mykolenko.
Nonetheless, Haaland’s low spot kick was saved by Jordan Pickford and his distress was compounded when he was flagged offside after discovering the online seconds later.
The draw means Metropolis’s droop of kind continues, with only one league win in 9 video games, while Everton safe their third attract a row.
Subsequent up, Metropolis are again in motion in opposition to out-of-form Leicester Metropolis on the King Energy Stadium on Sunday, December 29. In the meantime, Everton host Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Speaking Level – How does Pep repair Metropolis in 2025?
Pep Guardiola was lacking a number of huge names as Manchester Metropolis hosted Everton on the Etihad Stadium, but only a few individuals would name the aspect he named ‘weak’.
Metropolis took the lead partially by a stroke of luck, however from there, they have been unable to push on and finally gave Everton a method again into the fixture. And whereas many would have anticipated Haaland to fireside house his spot-kick, the striker’s insecurity continues to point out – the Norwegian has now failed to attain in 4 video games on the spin.
There have been glimpses from Savinho, Doku, Foden and Bernardo Silva, however as soon as once more there have been issues connecting the dots and particular person efforts weren’t sufficient. Even the introduction of Kevin De Bruyne failed to supply the spark Guardiola would have anticipated.
Participant of the Match – Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Everton’s defence was as soon as once more a testomony to Sean Dyche and his aspect.
While The Toffees lacked scientific ending, they have been capable of get again on degree phrases by Iliman Ndiaye and Metropolis got little likelihood with an impenetrable defence sat deep and unwavering.
Pickford ought to take credit score for making a vital cease simply earlier than the penalty was given and his subsequent sensational save gave Everton a platform to seize a degree on away turf.
Participant Scores:
Man Metropolis: Ortega 6, Lewis 6, Akanji 6, Ake 6, Gvardiol 6, Kovacic 6, Bernardo (C) 7, Savinho 7, Foden 6, Doku 6, Haaland 5 Subs: De Bruyne 5, Gundogan 5, Simpson-Pusey 5
Everton: Pickford 8, Coleman 7, Tarkowski 7, Branthwaite 7, Mykolenko 6, Mangala 7, Gueye 7, Doucoure 7, Harrison 6, Calvert-Lewin 6, Ndiaye 7. Subs: Patterson 6, Broja 6, Lindstrom 6
Match Highlights
14′ GOAL! MAN CITY 1-0 EVERTON (BERNARDO SILVA 14′) Everton had regarded arduous to penetrate on this opening levels and with the sixth finest defensive document within the league, Bernardo Silva is ready to squeeze in-between the backline to satisfy Jeremy Doku’s by ball and convert from a good angle – though it may need been helped by a Branthwaite deflection.
34′ NEARLY A SECOND FOR BERNARDO SILVA It is actually neat play between Foden and Haaland, earlier than the previous performs the ball to Bernardo Silva however he is unable to transform from shut vary and fires over.
36′ GOAL! MAN CITY 1-1 EVERTON (NDIAYE 36′) Everton are again on degree phrases! It is affected person build-up play, Doucoure sends the cross in to the far publish and it is a terrific end by Iliman Ndiaye to go away Ortega no likelihood.
50′ EXCELLENT SAVE BY PICKFORD It is a fast cease by Pickford to disclaim Savinho earlier than Kovacic misses to the left of objective.
51′ PENALTY TO CITY! Mykolenko has been struggling to cope with Savinho and Metropolis have been ruthless to this point on this first half. Savinho goes down within the field and it is a simple determination for Simon Hooper.
53′ PENALTY MISSED! Would you imagine it? Erling Haaland steps as much as take the penalty and goes to Pickford’s proper. Pickford goes the best option to make the save however the ball goes into the air and Haaland has a simple downward header from shut vary to search out the online however he is flagged offside.
