Manchester City faced a setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. The match saw Erling Haaland miss a crucial penalty opportunity in the 53rd minute, denying City a much-needed lead. This result extends City's challenging run, with the team having lost nine of their last 13 games across all competitions.
The game started with Bernardo Silva putting City ahead with a deflected shot in the 14th minute. However, Everton responded with Iliman Ndiaye leveling the score in the 36th minute, keeping the match finely balanced. Despite Haaland's missed penalty, he managed to head in the rebound, only for the goal to be disallowed due to offside.
Following this draw, Manchester City finds themselves in sixth place in the Premier League standings, trailing league leaders Liverpool by 11 points, having played two more games. City's hopes of defending their title have been further challenged by dropping crucial points in recent matches.
Haaland's struggles in front of goal were highlighted as he has only managed to score one goal in his last seven appearances. The Norwegian international will be looking to regain his scoring form to help City bounce back from their current run of poor results.
The draw against Everton adds to City's woes, as they continue to search for consistency and momentum in their performances. With Liverpool having the opportunity to extend their lead over City in the title race, the pressure is mounting on Pep Guardiola's side to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming fixtures.
Despite the challenges faced by Manchester City, the team will be aiming to regroup and refocus as they look to overcome their recent struggles and get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
