On May 4, 2026, Manchester City faced Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The match ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, allowing Arsenal to take a five-point lead in the Premier League title race.
City started strong, leading 3-1 at halftime. Jeremy Doku scored two goals for City, while Erling Haaland added another. However, Everton made a stunning comeback in the second half.
Everton scored three goals after halftime. Thierno Barry netted two goals, and Jake O’Brien added one. This shift in momentum surprised many observers.
The draw means Manchester City now trails Arsenal by five points. They have four matches remaining in the season to reclaim their position.
As of midday, Everton has moved into 10th place with 48 points and three matches left on their schedule. This performance could impact their chances for European qualification.
David Moyes expressed amazement at a missed penalty call during the match. “Bernardo Silva’s challenge on Melin Rohl was not a penalty,” he stated.
City maintained 76% possession in the first half but struggled to convert that into more goals. Analysts noted that they skipped easy passes and direct shots.
Next up, Manchester City will host Brentford on Saturday at 12:30pm ET. Everton will visit Palace on Sunday at 9am ET, looking to build on this momentum.
