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City 3-3 Everton, trail Arsenal despite late equaliser

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

City’s late equaliser followed Everton’s 13-minute surge that turned a 1-0 lead into 3-1.
The 3-3 draw left City five points behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand and control destiny three matches left.
Pep Guardiola said the title is not in City’s hands and that they must await Arsenal’s results.
Guehi’s mis-directed back pass set up Barry’s first goal.
The draw kept City unbeaten in 12 games.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 “Invincibles” season saw them finish the league unbeaten, a 49-match run that set a national record. That dominance, built under Arsène Wenger, established Arsenal as perennial title contenders, a pattern echoed today as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City trails Arsenal by five points with three games left and aims to match the unbeaten legacy.

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Story summary

City’s late equaliser followed Everton’s 13-minute surge that turned a 1-0 lead into 3-1.
The 3-3 draw left City five points behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand and control destiny three matches left.
Pep Guardiola said the title is not in City’s hands and that they must await Arsenal’s results.
Guehi’s mis-directed back pass set up Barry’s first goal.
The draw kept City unbeaten in 12 games.

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