Manchester City blew a halftime lead and handed title control to Arsenal after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Everton on May 4, 2026. The match took place at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Vauxhall, Liverpool. Jeremy Doku scored two goals for City, while Thierno Barry netted two for Everton.
As of early Tuesday, the score was tied at 3-3 after an intense battle. Doku’s stunning right-footed strike brought City level in the dying seconds of the match. This marked the first time Manchester City visited Hill Dickinson Stadium.
In the first half, Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City, but Everton responded with Jake O’Brien’s goal. Thierno Barry then scored two goals, giving Everton a brief lead before Doku’s equalizer.
The draw means Manchester City is now trailing Arsenal by five points in the Premier League title race. City had enjoyed a six-match winning streak prior to this match.
Key statistics from the match:
- The final score was 3-3.
- Jeremy Doku scored two goals for Manchester City.
- Thierno Barry scored two goals and Jake O’Brien added one for Everton.
Everton’s performance moves them into 10th place with 48 points, improving their standing after back-to-back defeats leading up to this match.
Looking ahead, Manchester City will host Brentford next, aiming to close the gap on Arsenal. Meanwhile, Everton will face Crystal Palace as they seek to build on their momentum from this draw.
