Arsenal FC Gain Upper Hand After City Drop Points at Everton
Sports Updated: 05 May 2026 00:38 EAT
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Everton FC held Manchester City to a dramatic 3-3 draw in a pulsating Premier League encounter that could prove decisive in the title race.
The result delivered a significant boost to Arsenal FC, who now have a clearer path toward lifting the English Premier League title.
City appeared to be in control early in the match, dominating possession and creating the better chances in the opening stages at Goodison Park.
Their pressure paid off when Jérémy Doku opened the scoring, giving the visitors a deserved lead heading into the latter stages of the first half.
However, Everton emerged stronger after the break and turned the game on its head with a spirited attacking display that stunned the defending champions.
Thierno Barry netted twice in quick succession, while Jake O’Brien added a third goal to hand Everton a commanding 3-1 lead with less than ten minutes remaining.
The home side looked set to secure a famous victory, but City responded with urgency as they pushed forward in search of a comeback.
Erling Haaland reduced the deficit to 3-2, reigniting hope for Pep Guardiola’s side in the closing minutes of the match.
Deep into stoppage time, Doku struck again to complete a dramatic turnaround and rescue a point for City in the 97th minute.
Despite salvaging a draw, the result is widely viewed as a major setback for City, who can ill afford to drop points at this crucial stage of the season.
The outcome leaves Arsenal firmly in control of the title race, holding a points advantage that puts the destiny of the trophy in their own hands.
With only a handful of fixtures remaining, the draw may ultimately be remembered as the moment the balance of power shifted decisively toward Arsenal in the race for Premier League glory.
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