Match report

Manchester City Stuns Everton 5-0 in Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
5–0
FT
Everton
Everton
May 23, 2021

Manchester City delivered a resounding 5-0 victory against Everton in a Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium. Early strikes from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus laid the foundation for the win, while substitute Sergio Aguero sealed the deal with a brace. Everton, marred by a missed penalty, struggled to contain the relentless City attack.

Key Facts

  • • Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring at the 11th minute, assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
  • • Gabriel Jesus doubled the lead just three minutes later, with another assist from De Bruyne.
  • • Everton missed a penalty in the 36th minute, which could have changed the game's momentum.
  • • Phil Foden and substitute Sergio Aguero added to the tally, with two late goals from Aguero securing the 5-0 win.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 2 Kyle Walker (D)
  • 5 John Stones (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 11 Oleksandr Zinchenko (D)
  • 17 Kevin De Bruyne (M)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 47 Phil Foden (M)
  • 26 Riyad Mahrez (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 7 Raheem Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Zack Steffen
  • 22 Benjamin Mendy
  • 6 Nathan Aké
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 8 İlkay Gündoğan
  • 16 Rodri
  • 21 Ferrán Torres
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 10 Sergio Agüero

Everton

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Jordan Pickford (G)
  • 4 Mason Holgate (D)
  • 5 Michael Keane (D)
  • 22 Ben Godfrey (D)
  • 12 Lucas Digne (D)
  • 16 Abdoulaye Doucouré (M)
  • 6 Allan (M)
  • 26 Tom Davies (M)
  • 10 Gylfi Sigurðsson (M)
  • 9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 7 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 João Virgínia
  • 33 Robin Olsen
  • 18 Niels Nkounkou
  • 23 Séamus Coleman
  • 48 Kyle John
  • 21 André Gomes
  • 17 Alex Iwobi
  • 20 Bernard

Timeline

  1. Everton
    7' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Richarlison

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    11' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: R. Mahrez
  3. Manchester City
    14' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  4. Everton
    22' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Holgate

    Roughing

  5. Manchester City
    35' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Dias

    Foul

  6. Everton
    36' Everton Goal · Missed Penalty
    G. Sigurðsson
  7. Manchester City
    53' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: R. Sterling
  8. Manchester City
    56' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodri · On: P. Foden
  9. Everton
    57' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: A. Doucouré
  10. Everton
    59' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bernard · On: G. Sigurðsson
  11. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Agüero · On: R. Mahrez
  12. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sterling

    Holding

  13. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero · Assist: Fernandinho
  14. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Torres · On: Gabriel Jesus
  15. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero · Assist: Fernandinho
  16. Everton
    78' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Niels Nkounkou · On: Richarlison

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Everton
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 92% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 725 340
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 11 3
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 665 270
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Everton's missed penalty in the 36th minute handed Manchester City a psychological advantage, shifting the momentum irreversibly.
  • ▸ Sergio Aguero's brace in the 71st and 76th minutes put the game beyond doubt, ensuring a comprehensive victory for City.