Haaland has penalty saved in boring draw

Manchester Metropolis once more didn’t win because the Premier League champions had been held at residence by battling Everton.

Erling Haaland had the prospect to offer Pep Guardiola’s facet a wanted win however his second-half penalty was saved by England primary Jordan Pickford.

Metropolis took the lead when Bernardo Silva noticed a shot deflect throughout purpose and previous Pickford.

However Iliman Ndiaye received Everton again degree with an outstanding shot throughout purpose with the surface of his boot.

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Metropolis had been handed the penalty within the second half when Savinho was tripped by Vitalii Mykolenko however Haaland’s tame effort was saved properly bu Pickford.

Metropolis have now received as soon as of their final 13 video games in all competitions and are sixth within the desk.

They’ve dropped 26 factors within the league – already greater than in the entire of final season – and would wish to win all of their remaining video games to match final season’s haul of 28 league wins.

Everton at it once more

It was one other creditable outcome for Sean Dyche’s facet after stalemates towards Arsenal and Chelsea of their earlier two outings.

After Silva’s odd opener, Everton weren’t dispirited and, after a few half-chances, served warning when Orel Mangala fired simply over from an Ndiaye lay-off. Idrissa Gueye additionally shot at Stefan Ortega from distance.

When Manuel Akanji missed the prospect to clear Abdoulaye Doucoure’s cross, Ndiaye was left in area to a take and lash a half-volley into the roof of the web.

Metropolis appeared re-energised after the break and Savinho was denied by Pickford’s toes earlier than Mateo Kovacic drilled huge.

They had been then gifted a golden alternative to retake the lead when Vitalii Mykolenko clattered into Savinho with a late problem simply inside the realm.

Everton captain Seamus Coleman, making his first begin since August, was booked for delaying Haaland as he lined as much as take the ensuing penalty.

He could really feel his antics paid off as Haaland struck a poor spot-kick and Pickford saved to his proper.