Injury-hit champions drop points again as Haaland misses penalty; Guardiola insists reinforcements are essential.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has conceded that the club must explore the January transfer market following a frustrating 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
City’s struggles continued despite Bernardo Silva opening the scoring, as Iliman Ndiaye’s equalizer secured a point for the visitors. Erling Haaland, typically clinical, saw his penalty saved by Jordan Pickford, adding to City’s mounting frustrations.
The draw leaves the defending champions with only one win in their last 13 matches across all competitions and a growing gap in their Premier League title race.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola acknowledged the need for reinforcements:
“The transfer window in the winter is not easy, but even the players know we need to bring in new faces,” Guardiola said. “Injuries have been a big problem for us, and while we must think long-term, we’ll have to try to strengthen the squad.”
Guardiola defended Haaland’s performance and expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall effort despite the result.
“Sport is not easy, and these moments happen,” he remarked. “We played well, created chances, but couldn’t convert. The performance was brilliant under the circumstances.”
Dyche Praises Everton’s Resilience
For Everton, the draw marks another solid result following recent stalemates against Arsenal and Chelsea. Manager Sean Dyche commended his team’s defensive resolve and hinted at a growing sense of optimism within the club.
“We could have nicked all three points, but that might have been harsh on them,” Dyche admitted. “The players defended exceptionally well and showed good composure against a top team.”
Dyche also pointed to the positive impact of Everton’s new ownership under The Friedkin Group, signaling a fresh chapter for the club.
“There’s a better feeling around the club,” he said. “It’s not an immediate fix, but there’s stability, and the story is starting to turn again.”
As City looks to January for solutions, Everton continues to build on a newfound sense of purpose, hinting at a promising direction for the Merseyside club.
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