Manchester City's grip on the title race loosened after Jeremy Doku's dramatic 97th-minute equaliser earned them only a draw against Everton in a thrilling encounter that saw six goals fly past both keepers. Despite the late heroics, the result represents dropped points for Pep Guardiola's side at a crucial stage of the season, when every victory matters in the battle for the Premier League crown.
The match itself was a chaotic affair that showcased both teams' attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. Everton came to play and matched City's intensity throughout, with both sides trading blows in an end-to-end spectacle. Doku's intervention in stoppage time prevented what would have been a damaging defeat, but City will rue their inability to control the game and secure all three points against a side fighting for different objectives.
The draw leaves Manchester City vulnerable in the title race, with rivals likely to capitalize on any further slip-ups. Guardiola will demand a response in their next fixture, knowing that consistency is essential if they're to reclaim the trophy. For Everton, the result represents a moral victory—a point earned against one of England's elite sides that could prove valuable in their own campaign.
