Everton vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
Follow live coverage as Everton face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Manchester City
More sharp work from Gvardiol as Ndiaye bursts onto a through ball outside the penalty area but the Croatian covers across and nudges the Everton forward off the ball.
Everton vs Manchester City
A sad sight for Everton fans as Tarkowski limps off the field with an injury as Keane comes on in his place.
Everton vs Manchester City
After a pretty even first-half, Everton have a 22.8% chance of victory while City remain favourites at 41%. The draw is 36.8% according to Opta's win probability tool. Let's hope the game livens up in this second period.
Everton vs Manchester City
Everton go close again as Doucoure's shot from inside the area is blocked well by Gvardiol as it looked destined for the bottom corner. It's been a strong start from the hosts.
Everton vs Manchester City
HUGE CHANCE! A free-kick for Everton finds its way to Branthwaite three yards out and he flicks a header towards goal but Ortega sticks a hand out and makes a sharp save.
Everton vs Manchester City
We're back underway for the second half at Goodison Park. Who will break the deadlock?
Everton vs Manchester City
One big chance for either side in what has been a relatively low-key affair at Goodison Park so far. Tarkowski headed against the post from a corner after 30 minutes before De Bruyne nearly put Manchester City ahead on the stroke of half-time with a left-footed strike towards the bottom corner that was blocked brilliantly by the head of O’Brien. Everton had just one shot in the first half, generating 0.18xG while City managed only two shots on target with an xG of 0.23. Moyes will be pleased with his side’s defensive performance, though, as they have stuck to their task with discipline, shutting down space in the final third and harrying the City midfield well.
Everton vs Manchester City
BRILLIANT BLOCK! Nunes skips into the right side of the box and pulls a ball back for De Bruyne on the penalty spot who curls a left-footed effort towards the bottom corner but O'Brien sticks his head in the way and deflects it behind for a corner. Superb defending.
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