Everton will host Manchester City on May 4, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The match highlights Everton’s struggle for Europa League qualification against City’s pursuit of the Premier League title.
Everton currently sits in 11th place in the Premier League. They are five points off sixth place, which would secure a spot in the Europa League or Conference League. However, Everton has lost their last two matches against Liverpool and West Ham.
On the other hand, Manchester City is chasing Arsenal at the top of the table. They are six points behind Arsenal but have two games in hand. City has won their last three league matches and remains unbeaten against Everton in their last fifteen encounters.
The last meeting between these teams ended in a 2-0 victory for Manchester City. Historically, they have faced each other 200 times, with Everton winning 68 and City winning 83.
Key players will be crucial for both sides. For Everton, Beto has scored five goals this season and is expected to lead the attack. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has found success against Everton, scoring six goals in five appearances.
Predicted lineups:
Everton: Pickford, Tarkowski, Beto and Manchester City: Donnarumma, Haaland, Silva.
City’s manager Pep Guardiola has emphasized the importance of maintaining pressure on Arsenal as the season nears its end. David Moyes will aim to rally his team for a strong performance to keep European hopes alive.
The stakes are high for both clubs as they head into this pivotal match.
