Man Metropolis fall behind in title race after Everton draw – Sports activities – FootBall

 Manchester Metropolis slipped off the tempo of their bid to meet up with Premier League leaders Arsenal as they have been held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Everton of their remaining match of the 12 months on Saturday.

Erling Haaland made a optimistic begin for Pep Guardiola’s males when he latched on to Riyad Mahrez’s cross to faucet dwelling his twenty first league objective of the season.

After quite a lot of stoppages early within the second half, with one taking up six minutes because the assistant referee’s communications headset was repaired, Demarai Grey levelled for the guests.

The Everton winger surged up the left-hand flank in a uncommon counter-attack earlier than slicing inside and unleashing a curling effort from the sting of the field which left Metropolis goalkeeper Ederson crushed.

The end result left second-placed Metropolis 4 factors behind Arsenal having performed a sport extra, whereas Everton are sixteenth with 15 factors. They’re two factors above the relegation zone.

Guadiola’s aspect got here into the match because the league’s highest-scoring aspect however they have been typically left pissed off on Saturday by their opponents.

Haaland got here near scoring when he latched on to a well-timed Kevin De Bruyne ball contained in the Everton field solely to direct his effort into the aspect netting.

John Stones then got here near doubling Metropolis’s benefit close to the tip of the half as his header rattled the submit of Jordan Pickford’s objective.

“To be 1-0 down at halftime, it is easy to let that get to you however we knew we might get an opportunity,” Everton defender Ben Godfrey advised Sky Sports activities.

Everton made probably the most of that probability with Grey equalling as Metropolis struggled to regain their momentum after the stop-start opening to the second half.

The hosts battled again in an try to clinch the three factors however Everton’s resolute defending, particularly through the 11 minutes of added time, saved them at bay.

“I feel we confirmed our character right now. We have at all times had a staff spirit. That is the usual. Work fee and togetherness. It feels good to get a degree,” added Godfrey

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