Man City salvage late draw at Everton but hand title advantage to Arsenal

May 4, 2026

Manchester City salvaged a point in the 97th minute to draw 3-3 at Everton in a dramatic game that puts Arsenal in charge of the Premier League title race.

Jeremy Doku started and finished the scoring but what happened in between was astonishing as Pep Guardiola’s side saw their half-time lead evaporate as Everton scored three times only for Erling Haaland and Doku to deny David Moyes his win.

City had seemed to be cruising when Doku curled the ball into the top corner late in the first half but Marc Guehi’s poor back pass was latched upon by substitute Thierno Barry to level and moments later Jake O’Brien headed Everton in front to spark wild scenes.

With the Hill Dickinson Stadium rocking almost as much as Pep Guardiola’s side, Merlin Rohl set up Barry for an improbable second as City unravelled under pressure. Haaland pulled one back but it appeared to be in vain until Doku intervened with the final kick.

Arsenal are five points clear at the top of the table with City now having just one game in hand. Three wins will now be enough for the Gunners to claim a first title in 22 years. City showed their vulnerability but also their fight. The title could yet go to the wire.

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