Manchester City Inch Closer to Champions League Spot with 2-0 Win Against Everton
Manchester City took a strong step toward securing Champions League qualification with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Everton, courtesy of two late goals that broke the visitors’ resistance.
In a match largely dominated by City, frustration loomed for much of the game as Everton held firm defensively, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford delivering a standout performance. However, City’s persistence paid off in the final quarter of an hour.
The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when Julian Alvarez pounced on a perfectly threaded pass from Kevin De Bruyne, calmly finishing to finally put the hosts ahead. Just five minutes later, Phil Foden doubled the advantage with a thunderous strike from outside the box, sealing all three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The result sees Manchester City tighten their grip on a top-four spot, boosting their chances of Champions League football next season. For Everton, the loss leaves them hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, with pressure mounting in the final weeks of the campaign.
“We stayed patient and trusted our game plan,” said Guardiola after the match. “Everton defended well, but in the end, our quality came through.”
City now shift focus to their remaining fixtures, with Champions League qualification nearly within reach. Meanwhile, Everton faces a tough battle to maintain Premier League status.
