Manchester City entertained Everton at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a positive result at home. Pep Guardiola‘s men were dominant in the first half but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Erling Haaland finally broke the deadlock in the 71st minute before going on to kill the game by scoring again in the 85th minute. The contest ended with the Mancunian club earning an impressive 2-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player fared during the clash against the Toffees.
GK: Ederson – 7/10
He made one good save at the back and earned an important clean sheet at the Etihad.
RB: John Stones – 7/10
Stones performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance in the final third.
CB: Ruben Dias – 7.5/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch and was a threat going forward.
CB: Nathan Ake – 7/10
Ake kept things solid at the back and managed to pick up an assist as well.
LB: Manuel Akanji – 6.5/10
He made two crucial clearances inside his half but offered very little going forward.
CM: Rodri – 7.5/10
The Spaniard anchored the midfield well and made two decent chances in the opponent’s half.
RW: Phil Foden – 7/10
Foden was a real menace in the final third and was accurate with his passing.
CM: Matheus Nunes – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference in the final third.
CM: Julian Alvarez – 7/10
The Argentine sensation made a few key chances for his teammates and was replaced in the 76th minute.
LM: Jeremy Doku – 7/10
Doku completed a few dangerous dribbles on the left wing and has got nothing to show for his efforts.
ST: Erling Haaland – 8.5/10
Haaland banged in two fine goals in the final quarter of the game to win the game for Man City. He deserves to be named the man of the match.
Substitutes:
CM: Kevin de Bruyne – 7/10
He came on and secured an assist.
RB: Kyle Walker – 6.5/10
Walker made two good chances in the Everton half.
RW: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10
He made one decent run with the ball.
LW: Jack Grealish – N/A
