The second half eventually saw Manchester City find their rhythm. broke the deadlock in the 58th minute with a header before securing a brace in the 63rd minute, leading City to a final 2–0 victory . This win briefly moved City to the top of the Premier League table.
Everton continued to exploit spaces, with Ndiaye and Jonjoe Kenny testing City's defensive structure.
The return fixture between these two sides is scheduled for , at Goodison Park. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports EVERTON 0-2 MAN CITY | Premier League highlights
Manchester City nearly broke the deadlock against the run of play when Jake O'Brien , under pressure from Erling Haaland , inadvertently headed a Phil Foden corner onto his own crossbar.
Despite Manchester City's typical dominance in possession, Everton proved to be the more threatening side during the opening 45 minutes. The visitors effectively neutralized City’s attack while creating several high-quality opportunities to take the lead.
In the 2025/26 Premier League season, the first-half meeting between and Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 18, 2025, was characterized by a resilient Everton defense that frustrated the hosts, keeping the scoreline level at 0–0 until the break. First-Half Summary: MCI 0–0 EVE