Phil Foden’s magnificent goal has shifted the game’s momentum, leading to another City goal within 10 minutes.
A shot from Ake struck an Everton player’s arm, resulting in a penalty being awarded. In Erling Haaland’s absence, Julian Alvarez stepped up and calmly slotted the ball in, as City come back from a goal down to now lead 2-1.
Watch the goal below:
Man City have their lead! Julian Alvarez dispatches the penalty after an Amadou Onana handball in the box. #EVEMCI pic.twitter.com/NI8wrz523g
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 27, 2023
Everton has 10 minutes remaining to salvage a point, but it appears that City are poised to secure the win from this position.