Haaland Misses Penalty as Manchester City’s Struggles Continue
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City extended their winless run, drawing 1-1 against Everton in a match where Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty.
A City Far From League Leaders Liverpool
This draw places Manchester City 11 points behind Liverpool, who also have two games in hand. Should Arne Slot's side win their pending matches, the gap would widen to 17 points, virtually ruling City out of the race for a fifth consecutive Premier League title.
Match Highlights
Facing relegation-threatened Everton, City started strong, taking the lead through Bernardo Silva after 20 minutes of dominance. However, a lack of cutting edge proved costly once again. In a rare attacking move, Everton's Iliman Ndiaye capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Manuel Akanji and Rico Lewis to score, leaving Stefan Ortega helpless against a superb finish.
Haaland Misses From the Spot
City's best chance to reclaim the lead came in the second half when Mykolenko conceded a clear penalty on Savinho. Erling Haaland stepped up but was denied by Jordan Pickford. While Haaland managed to score on the rebound, the goal was disallowed due to offside.
Premier League Hopes Fading
This draw leaves Manchester City in a precarious position: 11 points behind Liverpool and three points outside the Champions League spots. Despite having two games in hand over the leaders, Guardiola's side has minimal room for error as their Premier League campaign faces mounting challenges.