Man City score late equaliser but title hopes dented in Everton thriller

Jeremy Doku scored two stunning goals – including a 97th-minute equaliser – to salvage a draw for Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at Everton, but the result dealt a blow to the Premier League title hopes of Pep Guardiola’s side.

The breathtaking encounter at Hill Dickinson Stadium means City trail leaders Arsenal by five points with a game in hand, but Mikel Arteta’s Gunners now have their destiny in their own hands.

In a sensational Monday night match, City were left frustrated by Everton soaking up pressure and were in need of inspiration – Doku provided it three minutes before half-time with an unstoppable curler into the top corner.

But the Toffees improved markedly in the second half and got their reward with a deserved equaliser in the 68th minute.

Thierno Barry reacted quickest to a backpass from Marc Guehi which sold Gianluigi Donnarumma short and, although the strike was initially ruled out for offside, the goal stood after a check.

David Moyes’ side were well on top and took the lead five minutes later courtesy of Jake O’Brien’s towering header from James Garner’s corner, before Barry slotted in his second from the excellent Merlin Rohl’s square pass.

Erling Haaland pulled a goal back with seven minutes remaining and, with time running out, Doku had the final say – cutting in from the left before unleashing another unstoppable finish into the far corner to leave Everton heartbroken.