Manchester City 3-1 Everton (27 Dec, 2023) Game Analysis

Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League top four thanks to second-half goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva that sealed a 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's new FIFA club champions had lost ground in the title race after a run of just one win in six league matches, but they returned to the domestic scene in style.

Everton took the lead against the run of play thanks to a close range goal from Jack Harrison in the 29th minute.

But Foden fired a superb low shot after 53 minutes and Alvarez converted a penalty after a handball from Amadou Onana.

Silva wrapped up the points four minutes from time with a sublime finish after an error from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Champions City overtook Tottenham Hotspur into fourth place with 37 points from 18 games, five behind leaders Liverpool having played a game less.