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Haaland misses penalty as Man City are held by Everton

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Manchester City’s title ambitions were dented as Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty in a frustrating 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian striker, who has been in sensational form this season, saw his penalty saved by Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half after City were awarded a spot-kick for a foul on Julian Álvarez inside the box.

The game had started well for City, as they dominated possession and looked the more dangerous side early on. However, Everton took the lead through a well-executed counterattack, with Demarai Gray’s stunning strike from outside the box finding the bottom corner past City keeper Ederson.

Despite the setback, City pressed on and found their equalizer when Haaland was brought down in the box by Everton’s Ben Godfrey. The penalty was a golden opportunity to give City the lead, but Haaland’s attempt was well-read by Pickford, who dived to his left to deny the striker.

City continued to press for a winner, but despite their dominance in possession and chances, they were unable to break through Everton’s resolute defense. The match ended 1-1, leaving Pep Guardiola’s men frustrated as they dropped points in a game they were expected to win.

The draw leaves Manchester City a few points behind the top of the table, while Everton will be pleased with their hard-earned point, which helps their fight against relegation. The result also highlights the unpredictability of the Premier League, where even the most dominant teams can falter on the day.

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