In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, February 10, 2024, Manchester City emerged victorious against Everton with a scoreline of 2-0. The match, held at Manchester City’s home, the Etihad Stadium. The game delivered key performances that tipped the scales in favor of home team.
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Key Players
Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker for Man City, was the star of the match, scoring both goals for his team. His performance was instrumental in securing the win for Manchester City. The supplier, Kevin De Bruyne also played a crucial role, providing the assist for Haaland’s second goal.
Brief Highlights
The match was a display of Man City’s roaring performance with strategic gameplay. Despite Everton’s stern resistance, Man City’s dominance managed to break the deadlock in the 71st minute with Haaland’s superb shot assisted by Aké from the left edge of the box. This was Manchester City’s first shot on target in the game, which proved lucky for the home team. Because, Haaland struck again five minutes from time, coolly dispatching Kevin De Bruyne’s assist to chalk up his 16th Premier League goal of the season.
Brief Statistics (Manchester City vs Everton)
| Team | Yellow Cards | Corner Kicks | Total Shots | Shots On Target | Ball Possession (%) | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 0 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 73 | 2 |
| Everton FC | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
Match Timeline
| Minute | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 54th | Idrissa Gueye of Everton played a late tackle on Foden, earning him the first yellow card of the game |
| 56th | Everton’s first substitution, Ben Godfrey (out), Séamus Coleman (in) |
| 57th | Substitution for Man City, Akanji (out), Kyle Walker (in). |
| 57th | Another substitution for Man City, Matheus Nunes (out), De Bruyne (in). |
| 71st | Erling Haaland of Manchester City scored the first goal assisted by N. Aké. |
| 77th | City substitution: Alvarez replaced by Bernardo Silva. |
| 77th | Another substitution for Everton, Calvert-Lewin (out), Beto (in). |
| 78th | One more substitution for Everton, Ashley Young (out), Onana (in). |
| 85th | Erling Haaland of Manchester City scored the second goal. |
| 87th | City substitution: Doku replaced by Grealish. |
| 88th | Everton substitution: McNeil replaced by Dobbin. |
| 89th | Another substitution for Everton, Idrissa Gueye (out), Chermiti (in). |
| 90+7th | James Garner of Everton recived a yellow card for a foul on Grealish. |
Table Position
Following this victory, Manchester City moved to the 2nd on the Premier League with 52 points, followed Liverpool. Everton, on the other hand, remains in trouble in the 18th place with 19 points.
Upcoming Matches
Manchester City’s upcoming matches include:
- FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, February 14, 2024
- Chelsea FC on Saturday, February 17, 2024
Everton’s upcoming matches include:
- Crystal Palace on Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, February 24, 2024
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