Everton players expose Man City collapse after full time at Etihad

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Considering Everton's recent record against Manchester City, a point at the Etihad isn't that unheard of. City had won 13 of their past 15 games against Everton and were last defeated at home in 2010, yet their Boxing Day draw was their fourth in nine seasons.

The Toffees may not often win, but they can be difficult to be beaten. Usually, it defies the logic of football though. There was the game in October 2016 where City missed two penalties, or the match in August 2017 that was so one-sided Pep Guardiola locked himself in his office after the game wondering how they were ever going to turn a domination of possession and chances into consistent victories.

There was even a draw in the Treble season, Frank Lampard becoming the last manager that year to leave the Etihad with points in a game where Erling Haaland played right on the edge in a physical battle with his defenders.

City may not have been at their best at any point, yet it still felt like Everton got away with a point. On Thursday, the Merseysiders were disappointed not to have left with three.