Tittle race drama: City stumble in six-goal thriller against Everton
Jeremy Doku salvaged a point for Manchester City with a stunning 97th-minute equalizer after the champions trailed 3-2 late in the second half.
The result leaves City five points behind leaders Arsenal, though Pep Guardiola’s side still holds a crucial game in hand with only weeks remaining. A "horrific" defensive error by Marc Guehi sparked City’s second-half collapse, allowing Everton’s Thierno Barry to intercept a back-pass and level the score.
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Everton took a shock 3-2 lead through a Jake O’Brien header and a second goal from Barry, punishing a series of uncharacteristic mistakes from the City defense. Erling Haaland sparked the comeback in the 83rd minute, lifting a clinical finish over Jordan Pickford to set up the dramatic final moments.
Jeremy Doku was City’s standout performer, scoring both the opening goal and the last-gasp strike to extend the club's unbeaten run to 12 games. Pep Guardiola admitted the title is "not in our hands" anymore, as City now requires Arsenal to stumble in their final three fixtures.
The draw moves Everton to 10th place, keeping them in the hunt for European qualification while dealing a "crushing blow" to City’s trophy aspirations.
