Manchester City head to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday with one clear mission: close the six-point gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal. With two games still in hand, Pep Guardiola’s squad knows that every match from here on out is a must-win as they chase another title.
City arrive on an impressive eleven-game unbeaten run in the league, but they’ll face a stubborn Everton side that has made their new home a fortress, conceding very few goals. The Toffees won’t roll over easily, so Guardiola will need his team firing on all cylinders from the first whistle.
Injury concerns continue to loom for City. Midfield anchor Rodri is making progress with a groin injury but hasn’t returned to full training yet. Guardiola admitted it’s too soon to say if he’ll feature on Monday. The Spanish international has missed the last two matches after picking up the problem against Arsenal.
Ruben Dias remains sidelined with a thigh injury and hasn’t rejoined the squad. Josko Gvardiol is also out for the long term as he recovers from a broken leg. Despite the absences, Guardiola remains confident that his walking wounded are improving at just the right time as the season reaches its climax.
One bright spark has been Jérémy Doku. The Belgian winger has created twenty-four chances following ball carries and has provided four assists for Erling Haaland in the Premier League this season. Haaland, sitting on twenty-four league goals, continues to lead City’s pursuit of a domestic treble. Only Arsenal have recorded more through balls than Guardiola’s side this campaign, highlighting their creative depth.
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Silva, Gonzalez; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
The action kicks off at 20:00 BST on Monday, 4 May 2026. UK fans can catch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event or follow via the Sky Go app.
Whether you’re gearing up for matchday or just love the beautiful game, City’s title push is one you won’t want to miss.