A dramatic late equaliser by Jérémy Doku salvaged a draw for Manchester City against Everton on May 4, 2026. The match ended 3-3, complicating Manchester City’s title chase in the Premier League.
The game took place at Everton’s home ground. Manchester City initially led 3-1 after a dominant first half. However, Everton rallied back to secure a point.
Everton’s Thierno Barry was instrumental, scoring twice during the match. Jake O’Brien added another goal with a header, bringing Everton level.
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva was involved in a controversial challenge that went unpunished. David Moyes expressed amazement at the penalty decision regarding Silva’s challenge.
The sequence of events unfolded as follows:
- City took an early lead with goals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
- Thierno Barry scored his first goal for Everton.
- City regained their two-goal advantage with Mateo Kovacic’s strike.
- Everton responded with Barry’s second goal and O’Brien’s header.
- Doku scored the equaliser in the 97th minute.
The match featured six goals and was significant for the title race. Arsenal’s hopes were boosted by this draw, while Manchester City struggled to maintain their lead.
This result leaves Manchester City needing to regroup as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.
