Rodri:
City were 1-0 up and in complete control of this game when Rodri carelessly gave the ball away just after the hour and let Everton right back into a game which had looked beyond them. The ball was quickly transferred to Gray who went on to score a goal of the season contender that completely changed the match. Everton were suddenly a team transformed, full of belief, and promptly went off in a search of another goal. The Toffees could not find a second goal, while City eventually managed to find a way back into the game late on. However, it was too late by then as the visitors hung on to put a dent in City’s title hopes.
Man City’s defence: Everton didn’t manage a single effort on goal in the first half and struggled after the break too. Indeed, Gray’s goal was the visitors’ first effort on target in the match. It was a similar story last time out against Leeds, too. The Whites barely threatened Ederson’s goal as Man City raced into a 3-0 lead, but when they did, they managed to find the back of the net. Pep Guardiola’s side only conceded 26 goals on their way to the title last season. This season the champions have already let in 16 and it’s starting to cost them.
Phil Foden: Guardiola left Foden on the bench again versus Everton, with Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez featuring in attack alongside Haaland. The trio linked up perfectly for the opening goal, but that was about as good as it got for the trio. Foden had to wait on the bench until the 87th minute to be introduced. The England international did look bright after he had arrived but simply did not have enough time to make an impact in the game, and it’s a mystery as to why he wasn’t given more minutes.
