A sluggish Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Saturday afternoon.
Erling Haaland gave the hosts a deserved first-half lead but the reigning champions, consciously or otherwise, dialled down the tempo once ahead. Demarai Gray levelled the match shortly after the hour mark on a rare foray forward for the passive Toffees, earning Everton a famous point at the Etihad.
Frank Lampard warned of the “huge challenge” Everton faced in travelling to the home of the champions who “possibly have the greatest coach in the world”. Everton’s manager flexed…
