Doku rescues point in thriller at Everton
Baku, May 5, AZERTAC
Jeremy Doku hit two brilliant strikes to help City rescue a point in a 3-3 draw at Everton, according to the Man City's official website.
The Belgian winger fired us ahead just before half-time with a left foot curler from the edge of the box.
But Everton hit back with three goals in 13 minutes in the second half with two from Thierno Barry either side of Jake O’Brien header.
Erling Haaland pulled a goal back immediately after going two goals behind and Doku grabbed a 97th minute equaliser, this time firing in with his right foot.
The result leaves City five points off the top of the Premier League with a game in hand but it could yet prove to be a vital point.
Everton were happy to sit deep but they broke quickly shortly after the half hour and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s got a vital touch to Merlin Rohl’s dangerous cross with Beto lurking.
But it was City who kept pushing for an opener, Cherki firing Doku’s cross over the bar before the Belgian curled in a stunning strike.
As City moved the ball quickly around the box, Doku collected a Cherki pass on the edge of the area and whipped his left shot into the top corner.
The lead meant that Everton took more risks after the break and Donnarumma made two big saves from Iliman Ndiaye early in the second half.
First he kept out a low effort on the stretch before an even better save when the Everton winger raced clear but couldn’t beat the goalkeeper’s big frame.
However, Barry levelled when he finished off Marc Guéhi’s short backpass, initially ruled offside before a change of decision.
And the home side were ahead five minutes later when O’Brien flicked home James Garner’s corner at the nearpost.
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