Man City Draw 3-3 with Everton Amid Physical Battle

Manchester City and Everton played out a 3-3 draw on Monday night in a Premier League match that significantly impacts the title race. Jeremy Doku gave the visitors an early lead, but Everton responded with Thierno Barry equalizing after coming off the bench. Jake O'Brien then headed Everton in front before Barry scored again to make it 2-2. Erling Haaland and Doku salvaged a point for City at Hill Dickinson.

Manager Pep Guardiola admitted City couldn't handle Everton's physicality, saying they played an outstanding first half but lost control in the second. "It was so difficult with their physicality," Guardiola stated. "Second half, they made a step up. We didn't have as much control and we gave away the goal. After that they come back and make a proper English game, so aggressive in the duels."

The draw drops crucial points for City in their title pursuit, with Arsenal's Raya earning a share of the Golden Glove as a result. Guardiola acknowledged Everton's challenge: "Everton away is always difficult and I give credit to them for their composure and."

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/05/epl-why-man-city-drew-3-3-with-everton-guardiola/