Manchester City’s struggles in the Premier League continued as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring with a well-taken goal in the 14th minute, but Ndiaye equalized in the 35th minute, earning the Toffees a crucial point.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland had a significant role in City’s inability to secure a victory. The 24-year-old missed a penalty in the 53rd minute, squandering a golden opportunity to restore his team’s lead. Haaland’s form has dipped considerably since October, as he struggles to make a meaningful impact in games.
Pep Guardiola might need to make a bold decision by benching Haaland in upcoming matches. Deploying Kevin De Bruyne in a false nine role could bring greater fluidity to Manchester City’s attack, while using Haaland as a substitute might relieve the pressure on him and allow the team to capitalize on his strengths in specific situations.
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This tactical shift could reinvigorate the Cityzens’ offense as they look to regain consistency in the league.