Only Drawing Everton, City Failed To Return To The Way Of Victory

JAKARTA - Manchester City were offset by Everton 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Thursday night, December 26. City took the lead through Bernardo Silva's goal, but Everton equalized it through Iliman Ndiaye, according to the Premier League record.

The result made City fail to return to winning ways. City moved up to sixth in the league standings with 28 points or three points from the top four zone. In their last three matches City were defeated by Aston Villa and Manchester United, and held to a draw by Crystal Palace.

Plus from Antara, one additional point did not make Everton move from 15th position with 17 points or five points from the relegation zone. City dominated the match with 67 percent possession and made 24 goal opportunities, five of which were on target.

City next travel to Leicester City on Sunday this week, while Everton host Nottingham Forest on the same day.

Onlybangi Everton, City Failed To Return To The Way Of Victory From Antara, City took the initiative to attack and steal the lead in the 14th minute through Bernardo Silva's goal.

Starting from Jeremy Doku's pass, the ball was accepted by Bernardo Silva who fired a left foot kick that broke into Everton's goal. City continued to attack Everton's defense, but their efforts were always countered by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

On the other hand, despite being pressured, Everton were able to equalize through Illman Ndiaye's goal in the 36th minute. In the second half, City continued to try to score extra goals, but until the game was over, the 1-1 draw lasted.