Jeremy Doku has sent a clear message to Manchester City fans: the fight for the Premier League title is far from over. After a breathtaking 3-3 draw with Everton, the Belgian winger pledged that the squad will keep pushing until the very end.
The match at Hill Dickinson Stadium was a rollercoaster of emotions. Doku opened the scoring just before halftime with a curling beauty that had City fans dreaming of three points. But Everton came roaring back in the second half, netting three times in just 13 minutes to take a 3-1 lead. It looked like the title race might be slipping away.
Enter Erling Haaland, who calmly chipped one back to give City a lifeline. Then, with the clock ticking down, Doku stepped up again—lashing in his second stunning goal of the night to earn a hard-fought point. The result leaves City five points behind league leaders Arsenal, though with a game in hand.
"First half we played well and created a lot of chances," Doku reflected. "We know if we don't score those chances, it's going to get difficult. Obviously, they're at their own stadium, they create chances, and they're dangerous. But I think we gave them the game. Good that we came back because one point is not bad in games like this."
The draw may sting, but Doku is keeping his eyes on the bigger picture. "It feels painful now. There is still a lot of games to go. We lost two points today, but we know that one point can be important at the end. We will keep on fighting. We owe it to ourselves and to our fans."
Playing at Everton's new home brought its own challenges, with the Toffees packing the box and making life difficult for City's attackers. "Whenever we arrive at the byline it is difficult because there is a lot of players there. Second half we were too sloppy. They started to press more, and they are more aggressive as well. It's on us to stay calm in those situations."
With plenty of points still up for grabs, City's title hopes remain alive. And if Doku's determination is any guide, this squad won't go down without a fight. For fans wearing the sky blue, the message is simple: keep believing until the final whistle.
