Despite their formidable arsenal of firepower, it was defender Aymeric Laporte who scored the decisive goal at Everton that propelled Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League.
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Gabriel Jesus shoots Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League after home win against Everton
MAN CITY 3, EVERTON 1 As one observer succinctly observed, Manchester City hardly moved out of second gear in defeating Everton at the Etihad to move back to the top of the Premier League. City weren’t unduly stretched against Everton who had become something of a bogey side in recent years – before this game […]
Manchester City 3, Everton 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City overcame a slow start in freezing conditions to beat Everton 3-1 with a brace of Gabriel Jesus goals and a Raheem Sterling header.
Manchester United swagger returns in home win against Everton
MAN UNITED 2, EVERTON 1
Manchester United had more of their renowned swagger as they overcame Everton to climb to eighth place in the Premier League.
Manchester United 2, Everton 1 – Player Ratings
MANCHESTER UNITED 2, EVERTON 1
Goals by Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial gave Manchester United the three points, but Everton will regret a bad miss by Bernard shortly after going 2-0 down after a late penalty by Gylfi Sigurdsson ended up being a consolation.