It's a massive Monday night in the Premier League as Everton host Manchester City, and you can bet Arsenal fans everywhere will be glued to their screens, hoping the Toffees can do them a huge favor in the title race.
For Pep Guardiola's City, a trip to David Moyes' Everton is one of the toughest remaining hurdles on their calendar. The Toffees are chasing European qualification themselves and, despite a narrow 2-1 loss to West Ham last weekend, have shown plenty of heart this season. They've suffered some late heartbreak in recent games, but make no mistake—this is a side more than capable of throwing a massive wrench into City's title ambitions.
But here's the thing about Manchester City in May: they always seem to find another gear. Just like clockwork, they've kicked on late in the season, knowing that winning their final five games puts them in pole position—especially if goal difference becomes the tiebreaker with Arsenal. City are chasing a domestic treble, having already beaten Arsenal in the League Cup final. They also hold a slight edge in the title race and are heavy favorites to take down Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 16. However, with a packed midweek schedule between now and May 24, Guardiola will need to get his rotation spot on.
How to Watch:
Kickoff time: 3:00 PM ET, Monday, May 4
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Vauxhall, Liverpool
TV Channel: USA Network
Streaming: Available on USA
Team News:
Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite for the rest of the season, but Beto is fit to return after completing concussion protocol. Expect Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to look dangerous on the counter, ready to exploit any gaps City leave behind.
For City, long-term absentees Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol remain out at center back, while Rodri is a doubt. But with Semenyo, Cherki, and Doku lining up behind Erling Haaland, City's attack looks slick, confident, and ready to strike at any moment.
This has all the makings of a classic Goodison Park battle—one where Everton will come flying out of the gates, determined to play spoiler. Will City's machine keep rolling, or will the Toffees deliver the twist the title race needs?