Manchester City shared points with Everton in the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 31 December, 2022.
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Norwegian striker, Erling Braut Haaland, celebrates after scoring for Manchester City in the Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 31 December, 2022. Photo: @ManCity |
The Citizens found it hard to cruise through the Toffees as they were held 1-1 at home.
English defender, John Stones, not satisfied with the result, said in his post-match comments, “I don’t really know what to say” but the encounter “was a bit of a scrappy game”.
Stones further said, the outcome of the match is “difficult to take”.
Norwegian sharpshooter, Erling Braut Haaland, placed Pep Guardiola’s side in front in the 24th minute, successfully utilizing Riyad Mahrez’ assist.
Manchester City striker, Haaland, “breaking records again” ⬇️
Haaland has now scored the most goals before the turn of the year in the Premier League (21) 💥
Breaking records again, @ErlingHaaland!
🔵 1-0 🍬 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/BrU3wKpEqI
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 31, 2022
In the second 45 minutes, Demarai Gray levelled for Everton in the 64th minute after Rodri gave the ball away.
Stones said: “I don’t really know what to say. I feel like we’ve lost two points.
“It’s difficult to take after the game. We showed great character to keep fighting and pushing. It was a bit of a scrappy game.
“We controlled the game for the majority of the time and had a lot of chances but couldn’t seem to get that goal.
“I’m very pleased with how we played. The result doesn’t reflect that. When the game is so disrupted, a lot of time-wasting [happens]. We kept creating chances but it didn’t come off.
“We conceded two shots all game but it’s overlooked because of that incredible goal.”
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, bares his mind on the game at home ⬇️
Pep’s thoughts on the game 💬
🔵 1-1 🍬 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/7uQhQwbmZk
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 31, 2022