Man City ratings: Haaland costs Guardiola the win, Akanji at fault for goal but Foden rare bright spark on dismal day
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MANCHESTER CITY'S dreadful form continued as they slumped to a 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola's side failed to conjure a Christmas cracker of a performance, despite taking the lead via Bernardo Silva in the 14th minute. Iliman Ndiaye produced a sensational equaliser for the Toffees shortly before half-time.
![[Pep Guardiola's side's poor form continued against the Toffees]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-manchester-city-manager-pep-959891797.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Erling Haaland had the chance to recapture the lead from the penalty spot in the second-half, after Savinho was scythed down by Vitaliy Mykolenko in the box. But the Norwegian's woes continued as he saw his spot kick saved by Jordan Pickford. With City having now produced just one win from their last 13 matches, SunSport's Phil Thomas rates and slates each of their players' performances against Everton.
![[Man City continue to struggle for wins]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/erling-haaland-manchester-city-looks-959891150.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Had virtually nothing to do until Ndiaye’s equaliser – and he had no chance of keeping that out. One costly waste of possession could have cost City a goal. Gave it away at the other end as well at times. Shocking wave-a-leg effort to clear let in Iliman Ndiaye for the equaliser. Had a real power battle with Abdoulaye Doucoure.
![[Mateo Kovacic battles at the heart of the midfield]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mateo-kovacic-manchester-city-battles-959889629.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
First game back after four out and City’s best defender, capped by a last-ditch tackle on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. Thumped an early header against the post. Didn’t have too many tricky moments to deal with at the back.
![[Bernardo Silva gave Man City a 14th minute lead]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20-bernardo-silva-celebrates-scoring-959883261.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
