Premier League Regular Season - 35
Everton 3 - 3 FT Manchester City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Doku (R. Cherki) 43'
45' M. Keane
HT
48' Beto
53' J. Tarkowski
64' ↓ Beto ↑T. Barry
68' T. Barry
73' J. O'Brien (J. Garner)
G. Donnarumma 74'
↓ A. Semenyo ↑P. Foden 74'
↓ Nico ↑M. Kovacic 75'
81' T. Barry (M. Rohl)
E. Haaland (M. Kovacic) 83'
86' J. O'Brien
↓ B. Silva ↑O. Marmoush 87'
90'+2 ↓ K. Dewsbury-Hall ↑C. Alcaraz
90'+2 ↓ M. Rohl ↑N. Patterson
90'+6 ↓ T. Iroegbunam ↑H. Armstrong
J. Doku (M. Guehi) 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jake O'Brien 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
James Tarkowski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Vitaliy Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tim Iroegbunam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
James Garner 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Merlin Röhl 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
6%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Séamus Coleman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Abdukodir Khusanov
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Marc Guéhi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
86%
Pass Acc
Nico O'Reilly 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Bernardo Silva 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
82
Passes
3
Duels
Antoine Semenyo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rayan Cherki
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
66
Passes
14
Duels
Jérémy Doku 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.9
Rating
Forwards
Erling Haaland
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
James Trafford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rayan Aït-Nouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Aké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Kovačić 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7
Rating
Phil Foden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Savinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Manchester City | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | Everton | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 12/26/2024 | Manchester City | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 02/10/2024 | Manchester City | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 12/27/2023 | Everton | 1 - 3 | Manchester City | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 05/14/2023 | Everton | 0 - 3 | Manchester City | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 12/31/2022 | Manchester City | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 02/26/2022 | Everton | 0 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 11/21/2021 | Manchester City | 3 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 05/23/2021 | Manchester City | 5 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
10/18/2025
04/19/2025
12/26/2024
02/10/2024
12/27/2023
05/14/2023
12/31/2022
02/26/2022
11/21/2021
05/23/2021
Everton Win
Manchester City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 34 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
League Standings
P: 36 GD: +42
P: 35 GD: +40
P: 36 GD: +15
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +10
P: 36 GD: +3
P: 36 GD: +6
P: 36 GD: 0
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -20
P: 36 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Doku Rescues Title Hopes in Hill Dickinson Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An astonishing six-goal epic that leaves Manchester City's title dreams dangling by a thread despite a miraculous stoppage-time finish.
Early Attrition
Manchester City arrived at Hill Dickinson Stadium under immense pressure, fully aware that anything less than a victory could severely dent their title ambitions. From the kick-off, the visitors showcased their trademark control, immediately pinning Everton deep inside their own half. The away side dominated possession, monopolising the ball and dictating the tempo of the opening exchanges. The sheer Intensity of their pressing game frustrated the home crowd, leading to a mounting wave of sustained attacks. It felt like a matter of when, not if, the deadlock would be broken. That moment finally arrived just before the interval. R. Cherki picked up the ball in a tight pocket of space, threading a delicate pass through a crowded defensive line. J. Doku reacted instantly, timing his run to perfection before firing a clinical strike past the goalkeeper. It looked like a standard day at the office for a side chasing a championship.
A Second-Half Hurricane
Everything flipped after the break as a chaotic 13-minute spell blew the visitors away completely. Managerial adjustments triggered an immediate reaction, and substitute T. Barry stepped off the bench to become the ultimate game-changer. He instantly shifted the Balance of power, levelling the score in the 68th minute with a predator's finish. The momentum completely swung. Moments later, the stadium erupted again when J. O'Brien nodded in a pinpoint delivery to send the home fans into raptures. The Upset Factor hit its absolute peak in the 81st minute. Barry broke free on a rapid counter-attack to grab his second goal of the night, leaving the title contenders utterly shell-shocked. A barrage of 34 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, highlighting the relentless pressure from both ends. Yet, it was the home side’s ruthless efficiency in the final third that defined this breathtaking phase.
Last-Gasp Lifeline
Staring down the barrel of a devastating and potentially season-defining defeat, the away side mounted a desperate rescue mission. With the Stakes impossibly high in the closing stages, they threw caution to the wind. E. Haaland pounced on an intelligent setup by fellow substitute M. Kovacic to cut the deficit to a single goal with minutes left on the clock. The tension around the ground was palpable as wave after wave of sky-blue attacks crashed against the defensive block. Then, deep into stoppage time at the 97th minute, pure drama unfolded. Doku found a sliver of space inside the penalty area, gratefully receiving a pass from M. Guehi to bury his second goal of the match. The dramatic 3-3 finish salvages a single point, but it still leaves the title chasers agonizingly adrift of the league summit with only a handful of matches remaining.
Key Questions
What made Jérémy Doku the Man of the Match?
He dictated the visiting attack and rescued a critical point with a stunning brace, highlighted by his dramatic 97th-minute equaliser.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from both sides, high shot volume, and incredibly impactful substitutions, particularly Thierno Barry's immediate second-half brace.
Did Everton deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Manchester City scored the late equaliser through Doku, breaking Everton's hearts right after the hosts had mounted a brilliant second-half comeback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
City's Title Charge Faces Merseyside Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Manchester City cannot afford to drop points in this crucial title-race clash against a resilient mid-table Everton side.
The Setup
Manchester City arrive at Hill Dickinson Stadium on May 04, 2026, fully aware that anything less than a win could derail their Premier League title ambitions. Sitting second with 70 points, the visitors boast an off-the-charts Stakes rating as the finish line rapidly approaches. They have won three and drawn two of their last five, showing a solid Form profile that relies heavily on their dominance away from home. On the other side, Everton sit comfortably in mid-table at 11th. The Toffees' modest Balance suggests they are no pushovers, but a patchy recent run means they face an uphill battle against a squad packed with high-level Stars like E. Haaland and Rodri.
Key Battle
Beto vs Rayan Cherki
Everton will need their target man Beto to disrupt City's defensive rhythm, relying on his physical presence to hold up play, draw fouls, and relieve sustained pressure. Meanwhile, Manchester City's creative spark flows through Rayan Cherki. The young playmaker has been an assist king lately, threading passes that ruthlessly cut through deep defensive blocks. If Beto can punish City on a rare counter-attack, Everton might just cause a monumental upset; but if Cherki dictates the tempo in the final third, the visitors will carve the hosts wide open.
Our Prediction
Expect Manchester City to hoard possession while Everton look to strike swiftly on the break. The sheer quality and relentless depth of the title-chasers make them overwhelming favourites here. We back a comfortable 2-0 away victory, with City's midfield suffocating the hosts early on and eventually breaking down the blue wall.