Metropolis Manchester sneaks into Everton's box; any other goal for Haaland

A win is vital for the boy from town (36 points, second region) if they are to keep pace with PL leaders Arsenal (40 points), who

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now lead with the help of four points ahead of their 2018 match. Matchday 18 on Saturday. The Gunners will move within seven

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points of the two-time defending champions after just 16 games, if they beat Brighton.

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Everton contained Manchester City for the last 15 minutes, but possession and tension never abated, and an intention always

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feels inevitable while Haaland is preoccupied. The great Norwegian conceded the goal (his 21st of the season, in just 15

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Riyad Mahrez was the magic man who pushed his way between two defenders and knocked Jordan Pickford off his line, before cutting the ball closer

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to the penalty spot, at which point the shot became a recurring one for Haaland.

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The Toffees went 63 minutes without attempting a shot, but the Toffees made their first contingent in the game.

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