Manchester City 1-1 Everton: Erling Haaland misses penalty as champions held to frustrating draw by Toffees

Erling Haaland saw his penalty saved as Manchester City were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for City inside 14 minutes when he squeezed between the Everton backline to meet Jeremy Doku’s ball and convert from a tight angle, with the help of a deflection from Jarrad Branthwaite.

City had multiple chances to double their lead, with Silva coming close again when Phil Foden played the ball in for the Portugual international, but the resulting shot from close range was fired over.

Everton levelled in the 36th minute when Abdoulaye Doucoure’s deep cross found Iliman Ndiaye, who converted on the half-volley to find the top corner.

City had the chance to retake the lead just after half-time when referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot after Savinho was brought down in the box by Vitalii Mykolenko.

However, Haaland’s low spot kick was saved by Jordan Pickford and his misery was compounded when he was flagged offside after finding the net seconds later.

The draw means City’s slump of form continues, with just one league win in nine games, whilst Everton secure their third draw in a row.

Next up, City are back in action against out-of-form Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, December 29. Meanwhile, Everton host Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday.