Manchester City back on top as Jesus double sinks Everton

A midweek win over Hoffenheim in the Champions League should have dealt with any lingering hangover from the Stamford Bridge defeat but City started poorly on Saturday.

Their passing was unusually imprecise, the movement a little disjointed and Everton, set up for a counter-attacking game, should have taken the lead in the 15th minute when Lucas Digne skinned City full-back Kyle Walker and curled in a cross from the left but Richarlison’s attempted volley was off target.

Seven minutes later and City showed that even when they are off-rhythm they can still punish any sloppiness.

A poor clearance from Yerry Mina, Everton’s Colombia defender, gifted City possession and Leroy Sane, chosen ahead of Raheem Sterling, slipped in Jesus who confidently slotted past Jordan Pickford.

As so often at the Etihad the opening goal changed the match with Everton on the back foot from then on.

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