Manchester City secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on October 18, 2025, largely thanks to Erling Haaland’s outstanding performance. The match took place at the Etihad Stadium, where Haaland scored both goals in the second half, taking his season tally to an impressive 23 goals in just 13 matches.
First Half Dynamics
The game started slowly, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. City’s first attempt on target came from Nico O’Reilly, who shot wide. Everton’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, absorbed pressure effectively. Pickford, who recently extended his contract, made key saves against City, including an effort from Savinho.
Despite missing Jack Grealish, who is on loan from City, Everton managed a few counterattacks. Iliman Ndiaye nearly capitalized on a mistake by Nathan Aké but could not find a teammate to finish. City nearly took the lead when Jake O’Brien’s deflection hit the bar.
Second Half Breakthrough
Manchester City broke the deadlock shortly after halftime. In the 58th minute, Phil Foden set up O’Reilly, whose cross was met with a powerful header from Haaland. This goal ignited City’s attack and shifted momentum in their favor.
Five minutes later, Haaland added a second goal, converting from a Savinho assist. Although the shot was not clean, Pickford was unsighted by defender James Tarkowski and could not stop it. This marked Haaland’s scoring streak, making it 11 consecutive games with goals for club and country.
Defensive Resilience and Final Efforts
Everton fought back, with James Garner’s effort deflected wide, but they could not find the back of the net. Substitute Merlin Rohl came close with a header but missed the target. Haaland sought a hat-trick in stoppage time but was thwarted by Pickford on two occasions.
Statistics and Milestones
Haaland’s performance underlined his scoring prowess:
- 23 goals in 13 appearances this season
- 96 Premier League goals in 105 appearances
- 138 goals in 155 games for Manchester City since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2022
This match reinforced Manchester City’s strong position in the Premier League and showcased Haaland’s relentless goal-scoring ability, making him a formidable force in English football.
