Everton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
Relive all the action as City moved six points clear of Liverpool atop the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 win at Goodison Park
Phil Foden’s late goal and Everton being denied a penalty for an apparent Rodri handball by VAR proved enough for Manchester City to edge to a 1-0 win and restore their lead atop the Premier League table to six points.
City were frustrated by the Toffees for large parts of the evening at Goodison Park but started to turn the screw in the second half as they sought a winner.
Jordan Pickford made a number of impressive saves from the likes of Foden, John Stones, Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva but eventually the England goalkeeper’s resistance was broken when Bernardo’s low cross deflected off Mason Holgate into the six-yard box and Foden guided the ball home with 82 minutes played.
Everton looked certain to be given a golden opportunity to equalise when the ball reared up and hit Rodri’s arm in his own box shortly after but following a lengthy check, VAR determined it wasn’t a penalty and City could breathe again.
Not too long ago, Pep Guardiola’s men looked like the champions-elect but a brilliant run of form from Liverpool, combined with a City’s surprising draw at Southampton and even more shocking defeat at home to Spurs, means the title race is back on.
But with Liverpool in Carabao Cup final action on Sunday, Guardiola’s troops got back on track to move six points clear of the Reds atop the Premier League table although Everton are now 17th and precariously positioned just above the drop zone.
Relive all the action from Goodison Park:
Half-time: Everton 0 - 0 Man City
45+2 mins: Nothing to separate the teams at half-time. Everton have impressed during those opening 45 minutes and they’ve worried Manchester City a few times. For their part Pep Guardiola’s men felt a little flat. He’ll be having words for them during the break.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
45 mins: Richarlison goes to ground under pressure from Rodri and Everton win a free kick just outside the box. It’s about 25-yards out from goal on the inside right side of the pitch. Anthony Gordon stands over the set piece and goes for goal. He smokes it well and lands his effort on top of the crossbar!
Two minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
42 mins: I wonder what Pep Guardiola is thinking right now. Man City have seen more of the ball but they are controlling the match to their usual standards. Everton have been sharp, intent, and physical - especially in the middle of the pitch - which seems to have upset City’s rhythm.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
39 mins: Man City press high up the pitch with Ruben Dias feeding it down the left side for Joao Cancelo. He cuts into the box and slots the ball to the byline for Phil Foden. It looks as though Foden’s run in behind Coleman is enough for him to keep the ball in play but his controlling touch just knocks the ball out of play.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
36 mins: Almost! Michael Keane gives the ball to Allan in his own half and the Everton midfielder turns to play the ball up to Iwobi. Iwobi threads a forward pass in between the Man City defence as Gordon sprints through the lines. John Stones sweeps across and throws himself at the ball, getting there just in time to stop Gordon having a free run at goal.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
33 mins: Chance! This is a good game. Kenny knocks the ball into the box and a deflection loops it up to Iwobi who tries to win it in the air under pressure. The ball comes loose and drops kindly for Richarlison who whips a snapshot at goal but sends it straight into the hands of Ederson!
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
30 mins: Close! A Man City throw in comes to Rodri who is immmediately pounced on by Allan. He nicks the ball and drives it up to the box before slipping Jonjoe Kenny into the left side of the area. Kenny collects the ball and goes for goal but only manages to blast it into the side-netting.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
27 mins: Iwobi receives the ball on the right wing and is helped out by Allan. He takes the ball into the box and tries to weave away from Cancelo. The left-back sticks with him and Allan goes down under minimal contact. Everton want a penalty but the referee says no and the crowd aren’t happy.
The ball is given to Illkay Gundogan who’s cleaned out from behind by Donny van de Beek.
Everton 0 - 0 Man City
24 mins: Good pressure from Gordon wins the ball back for Everton. He passes it up to Richarlison who then lays it off to Doucoure. Doucoure sends Iwobi sprinting down the right wing but there’s no-one in the box and he’s forced to retreat.
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