Manchester City, fighting for a top-four finish in the Premier League, visited Goodison Park today. The match remained goalless until the 84th minute when O’Reilly and Kovačić scored late to secure a 2-0 win, temporarily lifting City to fourth place with 58 points.

Around the 15th minute, Kevin De Bruyne delivered a perfect cross into the box, but Savio stumbled while trying to capitalize. Manchester City appealed for a penalty, but referee Simon Hooper and VAR ruled no foul.

A minute later, Matheus Nunes tested Jordan Pickford from outside the box, but the Everton goalkeeper made a brilliant save to deny City.

Everton fans applauded Kevin De Bruyne in the first half as he prepares for his final Premier League season with Manchester City.

The game remained dull until the 31st minute when James Tarkowski’s header hit the post, narrowly missing a goal for Everton.

In the final moments of the first half, De Bruyne’s curling shot was cleared off the line by O’Brien, keeping the score level at 0-0.

The second half saw Everton create another chance, but Ortega made a crucial save to deny Branthwaite’s header.

James Tarkowski, who had earlier hit the post, was forced off with an injury.

As the match neared its end, Manchester City intensified their attacks. Pickford made another crucial save in the 72nd minute to deny Savio.

Pep Guardiola introduced Mateo Kovačić and Jérémy Doku in search of a goal. In the 84th minute, Nico O’Reilly finally broke the deadlock, sparking celebrations from Guardiola.

Two minutes into stoppage time, Kovačić sealed the victory with a composed finish, securing a 2-0 win and moving City into fourth place.

Goal Descriptions:

Everton 0-1 Manchester City: Bernardo Silva found Matheus Nunes on the right, who delivered a low cross for O’Reilly to tap in from close range.

Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Doku sent a cross into the box for Gündoğan, who laid it off for Kovačić to score with a composed finish.