On May 4, 2026, a thrilling match at Hill Dickinson Stadium ended in a 3-3 draw between Everton and Manchester City. Jeremy Doku’s late equalizer saved a point for City, but it also shifted the dynamics of the Premier League title race.
The first half saw Manchester City dominate possession, holding 75% of the ball. However, they only managed to score once through Erling Haaland, who netted his 25th goal of the Premier League season.
The second half turned dramatically. Everton scored three times in a stunning 13-minute spell, taking a 3-1 lead. Marc Guehi made an unfortunate error that led to one of those goals, much to the dismay of Pep Guardiola.
Doku then stepped up for City, scoring two goals to level the match at 3-3. Guardiola reflected on the result, stating, “It’s better to have the point than no point. It would have been better to win the game.” David Moyes echoed this sentiment, adding, “That was disappointing, but it was a brilliant finish by Doku.”
The draw leaves Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table. With two games in hand over Arsenal, City still has a fighting chance in this gripping title race.
Match Statistics:
- Total goals: Everton 3 – Manchester City 3
- Possession: Manchester City 75% – Everton 25%
- Total shots: Manchester City 16 – Everton 11
- Shots on target: Everton 6 – Manchester City 4
This match exemplifies how quickly fortunes can change in football. Did City lose the title in a crazy five-minute period? Only time will reveal how this affects their campaign as they push through a crucial phase with five matches in fifteen days.
