Manchester City find themselves in a tough spot in the Premier League title race after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton on May 4, 2026. Despite trailing league leaders Arsenal by five points, manager Pep Guardiola and star striker Erling Haaland are remaining united and defiant.
The match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium was a rollercoaster. City took an early lead through Jérémy Doku, but Everton fought back to lead 3-1 late in the second half. Erling Haaland pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute, before Doku snatched a vital point with a 97th-minute equaliser.
After the final whistle, Guardiola admitted that the title race is no longer “in our hands”. However, he praised his team’s fighting spirit, noting that the comeback showed “what type of team we are”. Haaland shared this optimism, telling teammates on the pitch that the title is “still there” to be won.
City currently sit in second place with 71 points and one game in hand. While Arsenal now controls their own destiny, City’s leadership believes the race is far from over. “It’s painful now, but there’s still a lot of games to go,” Doku echoed after the match.
The message from the comments and the dressing room is clear: Manchester City may be down after dropping points, but they are not out. With four games remaining, including a crucial fixture against Brentford this Saturday, the defending champions are ready to fight until the very end.