Manchester City Overcomes Everton with 1-3 Victory in Premier League Return

For its return to the Premier League, Manchester City scared itself but finally won on the field of Everton (1-3), Wednesday evening for the 19th day. The Skyblues were surprised by a goal from Jack Harrison (29th) but finally regained control of the match thanks to Phil Foden (53rd), Julian Alvarez (64th from the penalty spot) and Bernardo Silva (86th). This success revives City, now fourth in the Premier League, five points behind leader Liverpool, with a game in hand.

This time, the Citizens did not crack. Taken behind at the end of the match against Chelsea (4-4), Tottenham (3-3) and Crystal Palace (2-2), this time they managed to maintain their advantage until the end. Their explosion of joy on the third goal, on a vicious curling shot from Bernardo Silva following a poor clearance from Jordan Pickford (86th, 1-3), reflected a certain relief.

The joy of the Citizens against Everton, Wednesday December 27, 2023. / Premier League

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Foden as trigger

This outcome rewarded a second period of good quality, in the wake of an untenable Phil Foden. The English midfielder triggered the awakening of the Skyblues with an unstoppable strike from 25 meters, into the small net of Pickford (53rd, 1-1). This individual feat woke up a team that had been hitherto on alternating current. A few minutes later, this domination materialized by the penalty converted by Julian Alvarez (64th, 1-2) after a handball from Amadou Onana.

Long frustrated by Jordan Pickford, very inspired despite his mistake on the third goal, City finally got out without erasing some of their slag. The Citizens were sometimes complacent in their camp and conceded an avoidable goal. A loss of the ball by Rodri near his area allowed Dwight McNeil to open the scoring to Jack Harrison (29th, 1-0), thus plunging the Citizens into doubt.

City 4th, Everton has no margin

Dominant during the first half hour, the Skyblues suffered from the intensity until the break. But at the end, their overall performance remains consistent and allows them to regain momentum, even though they had only won once in their last six matches. Here they are now fourth and fully involved in the title race.

Beaten for the second time in a row without merit (after their 2-1 setback on the Tottenham pitch), Everton remains 17th with one point ahead of the red zone. But given their performance this evening, the Toffees, who would be 10th without their 10 penalty points, have the weapons to escape without trembling.

Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) against Everton, Wednesday December 27, 2023. / Premier League

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2023-12-27 22:48:00
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