The ecstasy in Haaland's celebration of his first goal since November 28 spoke volumes about how important this win was. ALSO READ: City player ratings vs EvertonALSO READ: City vs Everton as it happenedBut with Liverpool and Arsenal in the picture as well, this is shaping up to be a title race like no other for City. They have bettered both teams previously, but in the Guardiola era they are yet to go toe-to-toe with two rivals down the stretch. City had struggled to turn territory into chances, but the Norwegian snaffled the only two chances he had in the game. He spent the final few minutes shouting audible instructions to his players, micro-managing them into position to see out the game.

Source: Express February 11, 2024 10:30 UTC