Liverpool, May 5: Manchester City faced a significant setback as they drew 3-3 with Everton in a thrilling encounter. This draw leaves City trailing in the title race, now five points behind Arsenal, with only one match remaining. If Arsenal wins their remaining three games, the title will be theirs.
City dominated the match early on, controlling over 86% of the possession in the first 20 minutes. Taking advantage of this pressure, Jeremy Doku scored a stunning goal in the 43rd minute, giving City a 1-0 lead at halftime and disrupting Everton’s strategy.
However, the second half saw a dramatic turnaround. Everton struck three goals within 13 minutes, turning the match in their favor. Substitute Thierno Barry netted two goals, while Jake O’Brien added another with a header from a corner. City’s defense looked completely disorganized, and they found themselves trailing 3-1.
Under pressure, City fought back. In the 83rd minute, Erling Haaland reduced the deficit with a goal. The team adopted an aggressive approach and created another opportunity in injury time. In the seventh minute of stoppage time, Doku scored again, finishing brilliantly to equalize the match at 3-3.
For Everton, this draw was significant as they climbed to 10th place with 48 points, keeping their hopes for European qualification alive.
The match was filled with ups and downs, showcasing the determination of both teams. However, for City, this draw felt akin to a defeat.
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