Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has hailed the "very, very good" form of Jeremy Doku after the Belgian winger's stunning brace rescued a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton on Monday night—keeping City's slim Premier League title hopes alive in a match that swung from control to chaos.

Doku opened the scoring at Goodison Park with a clinical finish, but Everton roared back with three unanswered goals, leaving City staring at a devastating defeat with just seven minutes of normal time remaining. Erling Haaland pulled one back before Doku curled a breathtaking effort into the far corner deep into stoppage time—the 97th minute—to snatch a point that feels more like a lifeline than a reward.

"He's been very, very good and he's helping us a lot," Silva said of his teammate after the match. "He improves every day, works hard, and demands a lot from himself. He's getting the rewards from that work. I'm happy for him—unfortunately, it wasn't enough for the win, but enough for a draw."

The result leaves City five points behind league leaders Arsenal, though Pep Guardiola's side still hold a game in hand. With four matches remaining, the defending champions now face an uphill battle to retain their crown, especially after the Gunners' recent commanding wins over Newcastle and Fulham.

Silva didn't sugarcoat the performance, describing the night as "frustrating" after a second-half collapse that undid all their first-half control. "Two different halves—first half we controlled well, second half we lost control completely," the Portugal international reflected. "We went 3-1 down, but thankfully we managed to score two. That gives us a bit more hope, but it's definitely a frustrating night."

For Doku, the brace marks another milestone in a season where the Belgian winger has grown into a key attacking weapon for City. His ability to create chances and score clutch goals—like this equalizer—shows why he's becoming indispensable in the title race. As the season enters its final stretch, City will need more of that magic to close the gap on Arsenal. And if Doku keeps delivering, the Blues might just have a fighting chance.