On 10 February, one of the matches of the 24th round of the English football championship took place. Man City (England) and Everton (Liverpool) met.
English Championship, 24th round
Man.City (England) - Everton (Liverpool) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: Holand (71), Holand (85)
Warnings: I. Gueye (54), J. Garner (90+7)
Manchester City and Everton met in a thrilling Premier League match at the legendary Etihad Stadium. Both teams were keen to take important points and the fans were in anticipation. The match ended in Manchester City's favour with the score 0-0 at half-time and 2-0 in regulation time. The game started on an even note with both teams trying to take control of the midfield. Everton showed their defensive prowess, denying Manchester City any chance of success. As the first half progressed, the intensity of the game increased and tough challenges were made from both sides. In the 54th minute, Everton's I. Gueye received a yellow card for an incorrect attack. This caution reflected the physicality and determination displayed throughout the match. However, it was Manchester City who made the first substitution of the match in the 57th minute when M. Akanji replaced K. Walker. In response to this substitution Everton also made a substitution soon after, bringing on B. Godfrey in place of S. Coleman. Fresh legs energised the Toffees and revived hope. But in the 57th minute, Manchester City made a substitution of their own when M. Nunes came on in place of C. De Bruyne, adding more attacking opportunities. In the 71st minute, the deadlock was finally broken. E. Haaland, a Manchester City player, headed the ball into the net to the delight of his fervent fans. This goal shook the stadium, breathing new life into the game.
As time went on, Manchester City continued to dominate the match. In the 77th minute they made another substitution, bringing on J. Alvarez instead of B. Silva. In the 78th minute Everton, desperate to get back into the game, introduced A. Young instead of A. Onana. As Everton tried to regroup, Manchester City struck again in the 85th minute. E. Haaland scored his second goal of the match, guaranteeing victory for his team. The Etihad Stadium erupted into applause, celebrating the magnificent performance of his team. In the final minutes of the game, both teams made further substitutions. In the 87th minute Manchester City released J. Doku instead of J. Grealish, and in the 88th minute Everton introduced D. McNeil instead of L. Dobbin. Everton also made their fifth and final substitution, releasing Chermiti in place of I. Gueye in the 89th minute. The match ended on a slightly heated note when Everton's J. Garner received a yellow card in the 90th minute. Shortly after, the referee blew the final whistle, confirming a deserved 2-0 victory for Manchester City. The duel between Manchester City and Everton demonstrated the quality and competitiveness of the Premier League. It was a game in which Manchester City's clinical play was the deciding factor that secured the three points in the end. The fans at the Etihad Stadium celebrated their team's victory and looked forward to another exciting encounter.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Man City vs Chelsea, Everton vs Krela Palace.
| Manchester City | Everton | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 18 | Kicks | 5 |
| 11 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 6 | Offences | 11 |
| 9 | Corner | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 72% | Ball possession | 28% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 745 | Total assists | 289 |
| 685 | Accurate assists | 219 |
| 92% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |