Everton 3-3 Man City Player Ratings: Jeremy Doku 9.5/10 Brace Earns City Dramatic Late Point But Title Race Swings Arsenal's Way

The Hill Dickinson Stadium produced one of the Premier League title race's most dramatic nights, a match that swung violently in both directions, produced six goals, and ultimately delivered a result that will haunt Manchester City long into the summer. Doku's stunning first-half opener had City in control, and for much of the contest, Guardiola's dominant side looked entirely capable of securing the three points their title challenge demanded.
Then Everton found a gear nobody saw coming. Three goals in 13 breathless second-half minutes, Barry twice and O'Brien's near-post header, turned the contest completely on its head and sent the home faithful into delirium, with Moyes' side delivering the kind of performance that European football dreams are built upon. Manchester City looked shellshocked, the title slipping away with every passing minute of Everton's extraordinary fightback.
Yet Doku, relentless, brilliant, and absolutely refusing to accept defeat, had the final word. Deep into nine minutes of stoppage time, a Guehi assist set up the Belgian for a moment of pure drama, his right-footed strike arrowing into the net to rescue a point that feels far more like a defeat for City's title aspirations, and a victory for Arsenal's. Here are Sportsdunia's Everton vs Man City player ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Jeremy Doku was the standout performer of the entire evening, and his 9.5/10 rating was fully earned.
• Everton's extraordinary fightback from 1-0 down was one of the performances of the Premier League season.
• Guehi's costly backpass error gifted Everton their equaliser and ultimately changed the entire trajectory of the match.

Man City Player Ratings vs Everton

Check out the Man City player ratings vs Everton.

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 5.0: A tough day at the office for the Italian keeper. Conceding three goals is never good, and he only managed three saves. We noticed he looked a bit shaky under pressure, and the yellow card for time-wasting just added to a frustrating afternoon. He couldn't command his box with the authority we expect.

Defenders

Marc Guéhi - 6.0: A truly mixed performance that’s hard to rate. He popped up with an assist which was a surprise, but his error leading to a goal was a massive black mark against his name. He was involved, with over 100 touches, but also lost possession too often. A day he'll want to analyze closely.

Matheus Nunes - 6.5: Looked solid for the most part. He won the majority of his duels and was a strong presence in the air. We felt he was one of the more reliable defenders on the pitch for City, making several key tackles and interceptions. Not spectacular, but did his job reasonably well amidst the chaos.

Nico O'Reilly - 5.5: A difficult outing for the defender. He made some important blocks, but from our perspective, he lost far too many of his individual battles, winning only 6 of 16 duels. He seemed to struggle with Everton's physicality at times. It was a learning experience for him, for sure.

Abdukodir Khusanov - 7.0: We were quite impressed with Khusanov. He was a rock at the back, winning an incredible number of his duels and recovering the ball 8 times. He read the game well and made several crucial clearances. One of the few City defenders to emerge with real credit.

Midfielders

Rayan Cherki - 7.0: A constant creative spark. He provided an assist and created two chances, always looking to make something happen. However, what stood out to us was his wastefulness, missing the target with three of his four shots. A good performance that could have been great with better finishing.

Jérémy Doku - 9.5: Simply sensational and the undisputed man of the match. Two crucial goals, including the last-gasp equalizer, saved his team. He was a nightmare for Everton's defence, drawing seven fouls and completing five dribbles. An absolutely electric performance and the highest-rated player for a reason.

Nico González - 6.0: A tidy, if unspectacular, performance before being substituted. He kept the ball moving with a 95% pass accuracy. However, he didn't offer much in the final third. We felt his substitution was justified as City needed more attacking impetus.

Bernardo Silva - 6.5: The captain had a quiet game by his high standards. He was neat in possession as always but lacked his usual influence in attacking areas. He put in a shift but couldn't unlock the Everton defence as we know he can. Just an average day for a brilliant player.

Antoine Semenyo - 6.5: He was a livewire before he was taken off. His direct running and successful dribbles caused problems. But, his final product wasn't quite there. A promising display that just lacked a decisive contribution.

Forwards

Erling Haaland - 7.0: A classic Haaland performance in many ways. He was on the periphery of the game for long periods, with only 23 touches. Yet, he still managed to get on the scoresheet with a vital goal. You can't keep him quiet for 90 minutes.

Manager

Josep Guardiola - 6.5: His team showed incredible spirit to fight back for a draw, but he will be furious with the three goals conceded. The tactical setup seemed vulnerable to Everton's direct approach. He gets credit for the comeback, but questions will be asked about the defensive frailties.

Everton Player Ratings vs Man City

Here are the Everton player ratings vs Man City.

Goalkeeper

Jordan Pickford - 4.5: A really poor day for England's number one. Conceding three goals is bad enough, but making only one save is alarming. His distribution was also off, with less than 60% of his passes finding a teammate. He just didn't inspire confidence.

Defenders

Michael Keane - 6.0: He made some crucial blocks and clearances to keep City at bay for periods. However, the yellow card was clumsy, and he was part of a defence that ultimately shipped three goals. A mixed bag of a performance, really.

James Tarkowski - 5.0: A performance to forget for the captain. He won only half his duels, got a yellow card, and looked off the pace against City's fluid attack. From our perspective, he really struggled to impose himself on the game.

Jake O'Brien - 6.5: This was a strange one. He scored a fantastic header which sent the home fans wild. But defensively, he was a liability, committing three fouls and getting booked. Scoring a goal papers over some of the cracks in his defensive display.

Vitaliy Mykolenko - 5.0: He had an absolute torrid time against Jeremy Doku. Being dribbled past three times tells its own story. He just couldn't handle the pace and trickery. A very tough afternoon for the Ukrainian left-back.

Midfielders

Iliman Ndiaye - 5.5: So frustrating to watch. He got into great positions and had four shots, but his finishing was dreadful. Missing a big chance and having an xGoT of over 1.0 without scoring is simply not good enough at this level. He could have won the game for his team.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - 6.0: He ran his socks off as always, but there was little quality in his play. He lost possession a lot and his passing was wayward. You can never fault his effort, but the execution was lacking today.

Merlin Röhl - 6.0: He grabbed an assist which bumps up his rating, but he was largely anonymous otherwise. He was subbed off after a quiet display where he struggled to get involved in the game. An important contribution, but little else.

James Garner - 7.0: One of Everton's better players on the day. He provided a quality assist and was tenacious in the tackle, winning all four he attempted. He showed good composure on the ball and provided some much-needed creativity from midfield.

Tim Iroegbunam - 6.5: A real powerhouse in midfield. He won a staggering 9 out of 13 duels and was a destructive force. However, his work on the ball was poor, with a low pass completion rate. All brawn and not enough brain, perhaps.

Forwards

Beto - 5.5: Made very little impact on the game before being substituted on 64 minutes. He was isolated and ineffective, losing the ball frequently. A difficult day where he was starved of service and couldn't get into the match.

Manager

D. Moyes - 7.5: He'll be gutted not to have won, but his game plan almost worked to perfection. His side showed incredible heart and fight to go 3-1 up against a team of City's quality. The tactics exploited City's weaknesses, and he deserves immense credit for getting his team to perform like that.

Man of the Match

Jeremy Doku was the man of the match.

Worst Performer

James Tarkowski was the worst performer.