Manchester City surrendered a late advantage in the title race after a chaotic 3-3 draw with Everton in the Premier League earlier today, May 4, handing momentum to leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City looked in control before a dramatic Everton fightback turned the game on its head, only for the visitors to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser that may still feel like two points lost.
The first half was tense and scrappy, with both sides trading half chances. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 43rd minute when Rayan Cherki slipped a pass into Jérémy Doku, who cut inside and curled a superb finish beyond Jordan Pickford.
Everton emerged from the break with renewed urgency. Iliman Ndiaye twice forced strong saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma before the pressure paid off. In the 68th minute, Thierno Barry pounced on a defensive error to level the match.
The hosts stunned City five minutes later when Jake O’Brien rose highest to head Everton in front. The Goodison Park crowd erupted again on 81 minutes as Barry struck his second, sliding the ball past Donnarumma to make it 3-1.
City’s response was immediate. Erling Haaland chipped Pickford in the 83rd minute to reduce the deficit and ignite a frantic finish. Everton defended deep as the clock ticked into stoppage time, but City found one last moment.
Seven minutes into added time, Doku struck again, firing home to rescue a point and silence the home fans.
Despite the late comeback, the result dents City’s title push. Pep Guardiola’s side remain second with 71 points from 34 matches, five behind Arsenal, who now hold a clear advantage with fewer games remaining.
