Man City v Everton LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Erling Haaland seals victory
Pep Guardiola’s side replaced Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with victory at the Etihad Stadium
Erling Haaland netted a brace with his first goals since his return from injury to lift Manchester City to a 2-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday and provisionally into top spot in the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola’s team have 52 points after 23 games, while Liverpool -- who can reclaim the lead with a win over Burnley later on Saturday -- have 51 points, also from 23 games. Everton are in the relegation zone in 18th.
Haaland, who recently missed almost two months with a broken bone in his foot, netted his 15th and 16th of the season to go clear at the top of the Premier League scorers’ list.
The Toffees’ stifling defence frustrated City before the Norwegian striker finally broke the deadlock in the 71st minute when he fired home a blistering shot after a corner kick.
Haaland completed the brace when he ran onto a pass from Kevin De Bruyne in midfield before beating Jarrad Branthwaite and then coolly slotting it past keeper Jordan Pickford.
HT: Man City 0-0 Everton
The teams are coming back out for the second half.
HT: Man City 0-0 Everton
Here are some photos from the first half:
HT: Man City 0-0 Everton
Half Time: In the first half, Man City dominated possession and chances, but did not manage a single shot on target.
Foden and Nunes caused a lot of problems, but Everton were resolute and organised, making crucial blocks throughout the half to keep the home side at bay.
Man City 0-0 Everton
44 min: Another City chance, again defended by Everton, how long can they survive this onslaught?
Man City 0-0 Everton
42 min: Nunes has the ballon the right, there are numbers in the box, but Everton have been defending well and they make another block to deny a cross.
Man City 0-0 Everton
40 min: Everton just seem like they’re starting to grow into the game and string some passes together.
The first half an hour was all City, but the possession has just started to even out a bit.
Man City 0-0 Everton
37 min: Everton have a chance!
Harrison has skewed his shot, but that was a good opportunity for the visitors. He brought it down in the box well but hit the ball completely from underneath.
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