Returning from the Club World Cup, Manchester City staged a comeback to defeat Everton 3-1 on Wednesday, reducing the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool to five points. Despite trailing 1-0 at Goodison Park due to Jack Harrison’s first-half goal, Phil Foden’s 53rd-minute strike and Julian Alvarez’s penalty turned the tide in favor of City. Bernardo Silva capitalized on Jordan Pickford’s mistake in the closing minutes to seal the win. Meanwhile, Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace, with Noni Madueke scoring a late winner from the penalty spot. Wolves also triumphed 4-1 against Brentford.
City, aiming for a historic fourth consecutive English top-flight title, now sit in fourth place with a game in hand over Liverpool, who lead with 42 points. Arsenal, two points behind Liverpool, will play West Ham on Thursday.
Pep Guardiola praised his team’s resilience, emphasizing the need to maintain high standards. Despite a challenging period in the league, City’s recent success includes winning the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
City faced adversity when Harrison scored for Everton, but Foden’s powerful shot leveled the score. Alvarez’s penalty and Silva’s late goal secured City’s victory. Everton, dealing with a 10-point deduction for financial rule breaches, finds themselves just above the relegation zone.
In another match, Chelsea’s Madueke converted a late penalty to overcome Crystal Palace. Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged the tough nature of the Premier League and stressed the importance of consistency.
Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan scored twice in their 4-1 win over struggling Brentford. The defeat marks Brentford’s fourth consecutive loss, leaving them just four points above the relegation zone.
