Manchester City slipped off the tempo of their bid to meet up with Premier League chief Arsenal because it was held to a 1-1 draw by Everton in its last match of the 12 months.
Erling Haaland made a optimistic begin for Pep Guardiola’s males when he latched on to Riyad Mahrez’s cross to faucet house his twenty first league objective of the season.
After various stoppages early within the second half, with one taking up six minutes because the assistant referee’s communications headset was repaired, Demarai Gray levelled for the guests.
The Everton winger surged up the left-hand flank in a uncommon counter-attack earlier than chopping inside and unleashing a curling effort from the sting of the field which left City goalkeeper Ederson crushed.
The outcome left second-placed City 4 factors behind Arsenal having performed a recreation extra, whereas Everton is sixteenth with 15 factors. It is 2 factors above the relegation zone..