Manchester City 2 (Erling Haaland 58′, 63′)
Everton 0
Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Everton, thanks to a second-half brace from Erling Haaland at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s team faced a solid challenge from Everton, who remained resolute until Haaland’s breakthrough moment.
While Haaland was the star of the match, players like Phil Foden, Nico O’Reilly, and Nico also made significant contributions. With this win, Manchester City has now extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches, showing improvement as they progress through the 2025/26 season after a slow start.
Player Ratings
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 7/10: Made a vital save and impressed with his distribution.
Matheus Nunes – 7/10: Showed resilience in defense and was active in attack, putting in another solid performance.
Ruben Dias – 7/10: Had a strong game defensively, matching Beto’s physical challenge effectively.
Nathan Ake – 6.5/10: Initially appeared out of sorts but began to settle into the game as it progressed.
Nico O’Reilly – 8.5/10: Delivered an impressive performance, contributing defensively and offensively with an assist while pushing forward from left-back.
Nico – 7.5/10: Excelled in midfield, winning battles and maintaining composure on the ball, emerging as a key player in Rodri’s absence.
Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5/10: Showed flashes of brilliance before being substituted.
Savinho – 7/10: Struggled initially but improved significantly after switching to the left wing, providing an assist for Haaland’s second goal.
Phil Foden – 8.5/10: Instrumental in creating both goals with his precise passes; he finished strongly after a slow start.
Jeremy Doku – 5.5/10: Had a challenging day with limited impact and poor end product before being taken off.
Erling Haaland – 9/10: Got the decisive goals that clinched the win, although he missed a few late chances for a hat trick. Nevertheless, his brace was key to City’s success.
Substitutes
Oscar Bobb – 6/10: Showed moments of promise after coming on but struggled to find consistent involvement.
Bernardo Silva – 7/10: Provided crucial support upon entering, contributing defensively and stabilizing the team.
Rico Lewis – N/A: Played too briefly to be rated.
Mateo Kovacic – N/A: Made a brief appearance; it was encouraging to see him back on the field looking sharp.
Rayan Cherki – N/A: Limited time on the pitch but displayed some nice touches in his return.