Manchester City has stumbled in the thrilling English Premier League title race.
Pep Guardiola’s team could only manage a 3-3 draw (1-0) against Everton. After a long period of dominance, the Sky Blues completely fell apart but managed to salvage a point thanks to a late comeback. The FC Arsenal, featuring national team striker Kai Havertz, now leads City by five points in the final sprint for the championship.
Jeremy Doku (90+7) scored the equalizer with the very last action of the game. Nevertheless, this draw puts Manchester at a disadvantage in the duel with the Gunners. The Citizens no longer have the title win in their own hands.
Doku (43rd minute) had deservedly put the long-dominant visitors ahead. Then, a too-short back pass from defender Marc Guéhi led to Everton’s equalizer by Thierno Ballo (68th minute). Five minutes later, Jake O’Brien (73rd minute) headed in a corner to turn the game around. Ballo (81st minute) extended the lead, only for Erling Haaland (83rd minute) to strike back immediately. Former Freiburg player Merlin Röhl put in a strong performance for the Toffees.
Man City Must Hope for an Arsenal Slip-Up
City now must hope for a slip-up from the Gunners. With three games remaining, the Londoners are at the top of the table with 76 points. While Guardiola’s team has played one game less, they can only reduce the deficit to two points through their own efforts. The race for an eleventh championship presents Haaland and co. with a mammoth schedule: the match against Everton was the start of six games in 20 days, including the FA Cup final against FC Chelsea.
On Saturday, Arsenal had increased the pressure on City with a 3-0 victory over FC Fulham. On their way to their first title in 22 years, the Londoners still have away matches against relegation candidates West Ham United (May 10th) and at home against the already relegated FC Burnley (May 18th). On the final matchday, Mikel Arteta’s team will visit Crystal Palace.
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