Jeremy Doku delivered two stunning goals to rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw for Manchester City in a pulsating Premier League clash at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Belgian winger showcased his brilliance with a first-half curler, cutting in from the edge of the box and bending a left-footed beauty into the top corner just before the break. It was a moment of pure quality that seemed to put City in control.
But football can be unpredictable, and Everton stormed back after halftime with a blistering 13-minute spell. Thierno Barry struck twice—first capitalizing on a short backpass from Marc Guéhi in a controversial offside decision that was overturned, then adding another—while Jake O'Brien powered in a header to make it 3-1. The home crowd erupted, sensing an upset.
City refused to fold. Erling Haaland pulled one back almost immediately, showing his predatory instincts to reduce the deficit. Then, deep into stoppage time, Doku struck again—this time with his right foot—firing home a 97th-minute equalizer that sparked wild celebrations among the traveling fans.
The result leaves City five points off the Premier League summit with a game in hand, and while a draw feels like a missed opportunity, this could prove to be a vital point in the title race. It's the kind of gritty resilience that champions are built on.
From the opening whistle, City dominated possession, enjoying 85% of the ball and earning five corners in the first 20 minutes. Antoine Semenyo came close with a cross-shot that drifted just wide, while Doku himself had a volley over the bar. Everton sat deep but threatened on the break, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making a crucial touch to deny Merlin Rohl's dangerous cross.
Donnarumma was busy after the restart too, producing two big saves to keep Iliman Ndiaye at bay—first a low stop, then an even better one when the Everton winger broke clear but couldn't beat the goalkeeper's frame.
In the end, it was Doku's night. His two brilliant strikes—one with each foot—saved a point and kept City's momentum alive. For fans and players alike, this was a reminder that in the Premier League, no lead is safe, and no point is ever truly lost.