‘We’ve actually just handed Arsenal the title’ – Man City fans react after draw to Everton

Manchester City have missed the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal after playing out a 1-1 against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on New Year’s Eve.

Goal machine Erling Braut Haaland had given the Citizens a first-half lead, but a wonder strike from Demarai Gray just after the hour mark restored parity for the Toffees who eventually held on to earn a hard-fought point from a feisty encounter.

Haaland was pumped for the rest of the first half and put City ahead with his 21st Premier League goal of the season on 24 minutes.

Good play from Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish released Riyad Mahrez on the right of the penalty area and he cut the ball back for Haaland to turn the ball past Jordan Pickford and a defender on the line.

City looked to in control but then Gray scored a sensational goal on 64 minutes to equalise and stun the Etihad Stadium.

Ederson had been a spectator all afternoon until Gray stole the ball off Rodri, carried it down the right, cut back inside and curled it beautifully into the top corner.

City desperately pushed for a winner but Everton held on.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s side remain second in the Premier League table, but they could end the year seven points behind Arsenal at the summit if Mikel Arteta’s side beat Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium in the evening kickoff.

Fans on social media have claimed Man City season is over and blame Pep Guardiola for the draw. Below is how they reacted to Twitter after the draw to Everton.

@Bruynetime: Season’s over

@JMC_OfficiaI: Get Leao in January now.

@Joshua_MCI: Congratulations arsenal

@MtMcfc: Pep’s fault I must admit

@mcfcsam: We’ve actually just handed arsenal the title because we couldn’t beat Everton

@MCFChibbs: We’re actually letting Arsenal stop the three peat

@SxrgioSZN: 7 points behind after tonight, embarrassing performance and leaving 2 of the best youngsters in the league for 80 minutes?

@Ali_Szn14: Questions needs to be asked why we always conceded other teams first shot on target? It’s happening a lot this season