Everton 3-3 Manchester City, City 5 Titik di Depan Arsenal

The match ended 3-3 between Everton and Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Selasa (05 Mei 2026). Manchester City had taken the lead early through Jeremy Doku. Then Everton responded with three goals, including a brace from Thierno Barry and a goal from Jake O'Brien. Manchester City equalised again with Erling Haaland and a second goal from Jeremy Doku.

The result leaves Manchester City with 71 poin, 5 angka behind Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. They have 1 laga tunda remaining. If Arsenal wins all its remaining fixtures, Manchester City will still finish behind them.

Pep Guardiola said his side lost their advantage because they relaxed their attack in the second half. He said that allowed Everton to build momentum and take the lead. He praised the team's fight until the final minute.

"Seperti biasa, hasil tetaplah hasil. Di babak kedua kami kehilangan beberapa bola. Kami tidak berniat untuk lebih banyak menyerang, tetapi itu normal. Mereka meningkatkan permainan, dan mereka sangat luar biasa dalam duel," ujar Guardiola dikutip dari BBC.

"Ini Liga Inggris - kami tahu itu.Pada akhirnya, kami kebobolan gol pertama, dan setelah tendangan sudut yang harusnya bukan sepak pojok. Pada akhirnya, kami menunjukkan bahwa kami akan terus berjuang, terus berjuang," jelasnya. (pur/adp)

Manchester City will need to tighten their second‑half approach if they hope to keep pace with Arsenal. The 3-3 draw shows that a single tactical decision can change the outcome of a match.

The venue, Hill Dickinson Stadium, is known for its passionate Everton fans. The match attracted a full house, with supporters cheering for both sides. The atmosphere was intense, especially during the dramatic comeback.

Manchester City's tactical shift in the second half was aimed at maintaining possession, but the reduced pressure allowed Everton to exploit gaps. The result underscores the fine margins in top‑flight football.