Match report

Manchester City Defeats Everton 2-0 in FA Cup

Everton
Everton
0–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Mar 20, 2021

Manchester City demonstrated their class with a 2-0 victory over Everton in the FA Cup, advancing to the next round of the competition. Goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne were crucial in securing the win. Despite Everton's efforts, the Toffees were unable to find an equalizer, leaving them frustrated.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Everton 0–2 Manchester City
  • • Goal Scorers: Ilkay Gundogan (84'), Kevin De Bruyne (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: Allan (23'), André Gomes (75')
  • • Substitutions: Bernardo Silva for Mahrez (64'), Sterling for De Bruyne (80')

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 31 João Virginia (G)
  • 23 S. Coleman (D)
  • 12 L. Digne (D)
  • 22 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 4 M. Holgate (D)
  • 10 G. Sigurðsson (M)
  • 6 Allan (M)
  • 21 André Gomes (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 7 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 34 N. Broadhead
  • 62 T. Onyango
  • 63 Ž. Leban
  • 48 K. John
  • 53 H. Tyrer
  • 26 T. Davies
  • 5 M. Keane
  • 18 N. Nkounkou

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Z. Steffen (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 16 Rodri
  • 27 João Cancelo
  • 21 Ferran Torres
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 10 S. Agüero

Timeline

  1. Everton
    23' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Allan

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    57' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Fernandinho

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: R. Mahrez
  4. Everton
    75' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    André Gomes

    Foul

  5. Manchester City
    80' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Sterling · On: K. De Bruyne
  6. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gundogan
  7. Everton
    87' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Holgate · On: A. Iwobi
  8. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: Rodri
  9. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: Rodri

Match Stats

Stat Everton Manchester City
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 67% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 226 668
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 25% 75%
Accurate Passes 151 595
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City took the lead through Ilkay Gundogan's goal in the 84th minute, breaking Everton's resistance.
  • ▸ Kevin De Bruyne's goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Manchester City, ensuring their progression in the FA Cup.