Two Gabriel Jesus goals are enough for Pep Guardiola's side, despite Richarlison's strike making for a tense finish
Match Report
Gabriel Jesus scored a second-half brace as Manchester City claimed a 2-1 win over Everton, who suffered defeat for the first time under Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil striker Jesus was restored to the starting line-up in one of five changes from City's victory against Sheffield United and more than took his opportunity in Wednesday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Phil Foden had a strike ruled out by the video assistant referee in a low-key first half, but the home side stepped things up in the second half and were rewarded through Jesus' quickfire double.
Everton had won back-to-back matches under Ancelotti previously and gave themselves a lifeline when Richarlison profited from a Claudio Bravo error 19 minutes from time, but they could not find a leveller as City saw things through.
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Match Events
12' No goal! Foden goal ruled out by VAR for offside!
FODEN SCORES BUT IT’S RULED OFFSIDE! Cancelo plays a pass to Mahrez on the right wing, and the Algeria international returns it immediately with a leading pass into the penalty area.
The right-back looks up and squares a pass to Foden who beats Pickford - but Mahrez was deemed to be offside in the build-up! The goal was initially given, but VAR has chalked it off!
51' GOAL! Man City 1-0 Everton (Jesus)
MANCHESTER CITY TAKE THE LEAD! Gundogan leads Jesus with a pass into the penalty area, but the striker adds his own flair - turning Holgate inside-out before working enough room to put a curling shot into the top-right corner! 1-0!
58' GOAL! Man City 2-0 Everton (Jesus)
CITY DOUBLE THEIR ADVANTAGE! It’s a typical passing move as Foden finds Mahrez in a central position, and the winger slips a pass through to his left for Jesus. Holgate is unable to get back into position in time as the striker fires his shot into the near corner!
71' GOAL! Man City 2-1 Everton (Richarlison)
EVERTON ARE BACK IN THE MATCH! 2-1! It’s woefully poor from Bravo, who attempts to clear the ball from inside his penalty area, miskicking it and gifting it right back to Kean. The substitute slaloms into the penalty area and shifts it to Calvert-Lewin, whose low cross to the far post is turned in by Richarlison!
77' OFF THE POST! Jesus nearly scores hat-trick!
HAT-TRICK DENIED! Jesus gets played into the penalty area by Mahrez and smashes a low, driven strike to the near post, sending his strike squarely off the post and out! Pickford’s dive was late - but the goalkeeper’s blushes are saved by the woodwork!