Premier League
7:00 p.mMay 4, 2026
Regular season – 35
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Referee: Michael Oliver, England
everton
Manchester City
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2.77
Expected Goals (xG)
1.37
Passing by
137 (69%)
Accurate passes
550 (90%)
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G
Gianluigi Donnarumma
74′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
33
d
Nico O’Reilly
6.0
d
Marc Guéhi
90+7′
45
d
Abdukodir Khusanov
6.7
27
d
Matthew Nunes
6.3
20
M
Bernardo Silva (C)
6.9
14
M
Nico Gonzalez
6.5
M
Jeremy Doku
43′
90+7′
M
Ryan Cherki
43′
42
M
Antoine Semenyo
6.7
F
Erling Haaland
83′
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Everton and Manchester City put on a thrilling six-goal Premier League spectacle, with Jérémy Doku’s dramatic goal earning City a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Manchester City arrived at Goodison Park second in the table with 70 points from 33 games, while Everton were 11th with 47 points. City’s recent form saw two draws in a row, while Everton had only won one of their last five matches. The stage was set for an entertaining clash between the title contenders and a struggling home team.
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 stats told the story of City’s dominance. They completed 90% of their passes and controlled 75% of possession. Everton had 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 burst into life with Everton’s substitutes making an immediate impact. Thierno Barry entered the fray and scored two goals in quick succession. Barry scored in the 68th minute to tie the game, then added another in the 73rd minute to put Everton 2-1 up. The home crowd sensed that an upset was possible.
Jérémie O’Brien added a third for Everton in the 73rd minute, extending their lead to 2-1. Barry struck again in the 81st minute to make it 3-1. Everton seemed to have taken control of the contest against the odds.
However, City refused to give up. Erling Haaland reduced the deficit in the 83rd minute with a clinical finish. The momentum had swung back to the visitors. Doku then provided the spectacular finish in the 90+7th minute, firing past the keeper to secure a 3-3 draw.
Doku’s performance was excellent. The Belgian winger completed two goals and created four key passes, earning a rating of 9.9. 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 turn their chances into wins. They created 20 shots in total with just four on target. Everton’s defensive resilience crumbled in the closing minutes despite their second-half revival. Michael Keane received a yellow card before the hosts.
The draw leaves City with 71 points from 34 games, maintaining second place. Everton remain 11th on 48 points, with their comeback effort ultimately quashed by runners-up City. Both teams showed character but neither could claim victory in a thrilling game.
