Everton vs Man City final score, result (Premier League): Erling leaves Toffees in a sticky situation

With their 11th straight league win over relegation-threatened Everton, Manchester City advanced towards a third straight Premier League championship with a comprehensive 3-0 triumph.

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It may not have surprised anyone that Everton and Manchester City got off to such a shaky start given the significant stakes involved. With Kevin De Bruyne sitting on the bench, Pep Guardiola's team appeared to be out of sorts despite all the effort they put up in the first half of play. The home team may have created the most incredible opportunity of a terrible first half as Mason Holgate's shot from inside the box went harmlessly over the bar off the back of a James Tarkowski header.

Everton vs Man City Highlights

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But the Toffees discovered the hard way that failing to take their chances versus City results in consequences. With just one touch to control Riyad Mahrez's ball and his back to goal, Ilkay Gündoan gave the visitors the lead out of nowhere. He then flicked a beautiful attempt past Jordan Pickford. The game was over for Everton in a flash when Pep Guardiola's team increased their lead only two minutes later, and who better than Erling Haaland to score it? The all-time leading scorer headed in Gündoan's precise cross to achieve his 52nd goal of the season in all competitions.

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In the final third, Gündoan was having quite the afternoon, and he continued precisely where he left off in the first half. While it's common to see players avoid taking 20-yard free kicks because it's difficult to get the ball up and down, the German moved forward to curl in a stunning goal that gave Pickford no chance. Everton's offensive opportunities were few and mostly came from corners, but when Tarkowski had a great chance, his header could only echo the crossbar.

Everton vs Man City Summary

Gündoan will feel badly done by that he wasn't given another chance for a hat-trick this week from the spot after Pickford's attempted punch missed the ball and landed on Haaland's head, but VAR astonishingly failed to interfere. He lost the opportunity for a hat trick last weekend against Leeds United. With the game already decided, City moved one step closer to winning another championship, while Everton found themselves in an awkward situation with two games left and a one-point lead over the bottom two.

Flashscore Man of the Match: İlkay Gündoğan (Manchester City)

Everton vs Man City final score

Goals

• (37') 0 - 1 Gundogan I. - Man City
• (39') 0 - 2 Haaland E. - Man City
• (51') 0 - 3 Gundogan I. - Man City

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