Everton and Manchester City met in a Premier League match on May 14, 2023, at Goodison Park. City won the match 3-0, with goals from Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jack Grealish.
Everton started the match brightly, but City soon took control and created a number of chances. Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 20th minute, heading in a cross from Jack Grealish. De Bruyne doubled City’s lead in the 35th minute, finishing off a well-worked move. Grealish added a third goal for City in the 65th minute, curling a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box.
Everton had a few chances to get back into the game, but they were unable to create any clear-cut opportunities. City held on for a comfortable victory, which keeps them in contention for the Premier League title.
The result leaves Everton in 17th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone. They will need to win their remaining two games of the season to avoid relegation. City, meanwhile, remain top of the table, one point ahead of Arsenal. They will be confident of winning the title when they play their final game of the season against Aston Villa.
Here is a more detailed look at the match:
Everton
Pickford; Patterson, Mina, Tarkowski, Holgate; Gueye, Allan; Iwobi, Doucoure, Gordon; Calvert-Lewin
Manchester City
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Goals
Everton: None
Manchester City: Haaland (20′), De Bruyne (35′), Grealish (65′)
Man of the Match
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
De Bruyne was outstanding for City in the middle of the park. He was involved in all of City’s best attacking moves and scored a brilliant goal.
What it means for the title race
City’s win keeps them in contention for the Premier League title. They are now one point ahead of Arsenal, who have a game in hand. City will be confident of winning their final game of the season against Aston Villa to secure the title.
What it means for Everton
Everton’s defeat leaves them in a precarious position in the Premier League table. They are now just one point above the relegation zone with two games remaining. Everton will need to win their remaining games to avoid relegation.
