Man City leave it late at Everton to seal vital win in CL race
Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic scored late as Manchester City secured a vital three points in a 2-0 win at Everton to move into fourth place in the Premier League, strengthening their Champions League qualification credentials.O'Reilly's striker-like composure in the 84th minute and Kovacic's stoppage-time City second ensured Pep Guardiola's side avoided a blow in the hunt for a top-five finish and move above Nottingham Forest, who travel to Tottenham on Monday Night Football, live on Sky. City were forced to work for the three points, very much frustrated by an Everton side who looked the more likely ahead of the late double.James Tarkowski, who later limped off with an injury, almost headed his side into a first-half lead when he glanced a corner onto the post.Guardiola will also have Stefan Ortega to thank for the win. Standing in for […]
