For so long Erling Haaland has given the impression of being impervious to outside noise. Roy Keane once even likened his general play to that of a League Two player but it made little difference: Manchester City’s prolific No.

Everton may be buoyed by the Friedkin Group’s takeover but they have also been cheered by the resistance of Sean Dyche’s band of grafters. A hat-trick of draws have been ground out, but unlike the stalemates with Arsenal and Chelsea,

Haaland had the chance to set the four-time defending champion on course for only its second win in 13 games when stepping up for a second-half spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But he was denied by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and City's woeful recent run was extended.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended star striker Erling Haaland and said the team must "use him better" to help fix his form slump.

During the first five minutes of the second half of Manchester City’s 1-all draw with Everton Pep Guardiola’s side had upped the ante. There was an edge and an intensity to City’s play as they

Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.