Everton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
Relive all the action as City moved six points clear of Liverpool atop the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 win at Goodison Park
Phil Foden’s late goal and Everton being denied a penalty for an apparent Rodri handball by VAR proved enough for Manchester City to edge to a 1-0 win and restore their lead atop the Premier League table to six points.
City were frustrated by the Toffees for large parts of the evening at Goodison Park but started to turn the screw in the second half as they sought a winner.
Jordan Pickford made a number of impressive saves from the likes of Foden, John Stones, Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva but eventually the England goalkeeper’s resistance was broken when Bernardo’s low cross deflected off Mason Holgate into the six-yard box and Foden guided the ball home with 82 minutes played.
Everton looked certain to be given a golden opportunity to equalise when the ball reared up and hit Rodri’s arm in his own box shortly after but following a lengthy check, VAR determined it wasn’t a penalty and City could breathe again.
Not too long ago, Pep Guardiola’s men looked like the champions-elect but a brilliant run of form from Liverpool, combined with a City’s surprising draw at Southampton and even more shocking defeat at home to Spurs, means the title race is back on.
But with Liverpool in Carabao Cup final action on Sunday, Guardiola’s troops got back on track to move six points clear of the Reds atop the Premier League table although Everton are now 17th and precariously positioned just above the drop zone.
Relive all the action from Goodison Park:
Phil Foden goal takes Manchester City six points clear at top of Premier League
Manchester City moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League but only after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over stubborn Everton at Goodison Park.
Frank Lampard’s side defended resolutely for more than 80 minutes but a deflection to a Bernardo Silva cross left Michael Keane flat-footed and Phil Foden pounced on the Everton defender’s lack of control to finish from close range.
Moments later there was controversy when the ball appeared to spin up and hit Rodri on the arm as he went to clear in the box, but after a lengthy VAR check no penalty was given.
Phil Foden goal takes Manchester City six points clear at top of Premier League
Pep Guardiola’s team had to work hard for victory at Everton.
Man City squeeze past Everton to extend lead at top of Premier League
Everton have 22 points from 24 Premier League matches this season (W6 D4 L14), their lowest tally at this stage of a league campaign (assuming 3 pts/win all-time) since 1929-30 (also 22), when they were relegated from the top-flight.
Roman Abramovich handing ‘care of Chelsea’ to trustees of charitable foundation
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has said he is giving trustees of the club’s charitable foundation “the stewardship and care of Chelsea” in a statement.
Abramovich will remain as Chelsea owner, but will not be involved in any decision-making at the Stamford Bridge club.
The PA news agency understands Abramovich took the decision in order to protect Chelsea from continual links to the wider situation amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Roman Abramovich handing ‘care of Chelsea’ to trustees of charitable foundation
Abramovich will remain as Chelsea owner, but will not be involved in any decision-making at the Stamford Bridge club.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
Pep Guardiola enjoyed that win. He went over to the Manchester City fans to encourage them to raise the volumes of their cheers. This title race could come down to the wire and Guardiola will know that every point could be vital.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
Everton’s assistant coach, Ashley Cole, isn’t at all pleased with the officiating from that game. He strides out onto the pitch and gives the referees a mouthful earning himself a yellow card.
Rodri’s handball incident was definitely a penalty but the decision went against Everton.
Manchester City open up a six point lead at the top of the table once again but Liverpool still have a game in hand on them. Everton remain one point above the relegation zone.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
90+8 mins: Michael Keane hits a hopeful ball up the pitch for Richarlison but Ruben Dias gets to the loose ball first and finally runs down the clock.
It took a mistake from Everton to let Manchester City in on goal and Phil Foden took advantage. He found the back of the net and has given City a crucial three points in the title race.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
90+5 mins: John Stones takes time out of the game but going to ground and needing a bit of treatment for his hand. The commentary team are talking about a dislocated finger but it doesn’t seem as drastic as that.
When the game continues Dele Alli goes in the book for a reckless tackle on Ederson and Man City’s goalkeeper takes more time out of the game by staying on the floor.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
90+3 mins: Mason Holgate pushes up the pitch for Everton and floats a teasing cross into the box. Anwar El Ghazi leaps at the ball but it just trickles over his head and bounces behind for a goal kick.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play at Goodison Park. Time for Everton to earn an equaliser? They’ve put in a performance worthy of at least a draw.
Everton 0 - 1 Man City
86 mins: No penalty! VAR comes to Manchester City’s rescue. It’s a poor decision. At the very least the referee should have been sent over to the pitch side monitor. Rodri stuck out his arm in an attempt to control the ball and it hits his arm below the t-line on his sleeve. Manchester City have got away with one, it will be interesting to see how the VAR came to that decision.
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