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.

Manchester City extended their poor run of form to one win in 13 games after Erling Haaland missed a penalty against Everton as his struggles in front of goal contine

Perhaps Erling Haaland's father needs to change his lasagna recipe. When the burly Norwegian barrelled through the English top flight right from a brace on his Premier League debut, he put his prolific form down to the pasta dish his dad cooked up before each gameday.