Haaland had the chance to set the four-time defending champion on course for only its second win in 13 games when stepping up for a second-half spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But he was denied by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and City's woeful recent run was extended.

Everton captain Seamus Coleman was booked for pestering Erling Haaland before his penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw. It looked a worthwhile ploy when Jordan Pickford saved the Norwat superstar's spot kick.

Everton may be buoyed by the Friedkin Group’s takeover but they have also been cheered by the resistance of Sean Dyche’s band of grafters. A hat-trick of draws have been ground out, but unlike the stalemates with Arsenal and Chelsea,