Manchester City Leave It Late to Defeat Everton 2-0
Manchester City kept their Champions League hopes alive with a dramatic 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
The match remained tense and goalless for much of the evening until 20-year-old academy product Nico O’Reilly scored in the 85th minute to put City ahead. Mateo Kovacic then sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal, helping City secure three vital points.
Final Score: Everton 0–2 Manchester City
Manchester City Goal Scorers:
Nico O’Reilly (85’)
Mateo Kovacic (90+1’)
Match Highlights:
Everton’s James Tarkowski hit the post in the first half and later left with a hamstring injury.
City struggled to break through but substitutes Jérémy Doku and Kovacic brought fresh energy late on.
The win moves Manchester City to 4th place in the Premier League with 58 points from 33 matches.