Manchester City’s wild draw at Everton hands Arsenal title edge despite late Doku strike

At home in north London, a celebrated former Everton midfielder must have been tempted to raise a toast to his old club. Mikel Arteta will know it would have tasted sweeter but for Jérémy Doku’s superb 97th-minute equaliser for Manchester City. He will also know the pendulum has swung Arsenal’s way in the race for the Premier League title. The last kick of a crazy second half salvaged what could prove a precious point for Pep Guardiola’s challengers, but they veered off course against Everton and also in the context of a title race with little margin for error. Continue reading...

At home in north London, a celebrated former Everton midfielder must have been tempted to raise a toast to his old club. Mikel Arteta will know it would have tasted sweeter but for Jérémy Doku’s superb 97th-minute equaliser for Manchester City . He will also know the pendulum has swung Arsenal’s way in the race for the Premier League title. The last kick of a crazy second half salvaged what could prove a precious point for Pep Guardiola’s challengers, but they veered off course against Everton and also in the context of a title race with little margin for error. City were in command and in the lead after a dominant first half.

Arsenal are three wins from winning their first league title in 22 years. The visitors enjoyed almost total control of the first half. The visitors worked the ball out to Rayan Cherki on the right, who found Doku in space outside the Everton area. Everton were a different proposition after the interval. City’s defence, along with their title challenge, wobbled in the face of both.

The City defender intercepted a Röhl pass that was intended for Barry, who was clearly offside, but miskicked straight to the Everton substitute, who beat Donnarumma from close range. Five minutes later, Everton were ahead when O’Brien rose between González and Guéhi to head home a Garner corner at the near post. City players stared at the big screens in sheer disbelief, their title challenge crumbling unexpectedly, but roused themselves impressively. Doku then retrieved Phil Foden’s deep corner and curled another immaculate shot past Pickford, this time with his right foot. Explore more on these topics Share Reuse this content At home in north London, a celebrated former Everton midfielder must have been tempted to raise a toast to his old club.

Mikel Arteta will know it would have tasted sweeter but for Jérémy Doku’s superb 97th-minute equaliser for Manchester City. He will also know the pendulum has swung Arsenal’s way in the race for the Premier League title. The last kick of a crazy second half salvaged what could prove a precious point for Pep Guardiola’s challengers, but they veered off course against Everton and also in the context of a title race with little margin for error. Continue reading... Manchester City’s wild draw at Everton hands Arsenal title edge despite late Doku strike