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Everton's 14-Minute Blitz Stuns City, Doku's Brace Too Late

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jeremy Doku scored both Manchester City goals, including a stoppage-time equaliser that erased a two-goal deficit.
Everton turned the match around with three goals in 14 minutes, the first by Thierno Barry after Marc Guéhi’s back-pass error.
Pep Guardiola said the second half gave away goals, leaving City five points behind Arsenal with 71 points from 34 games and a game in hand.

History

Historical Context

In Istanbul on 25 May 2005, Liverpool erased a 3-0 halftime deficit against AC Milan to win their fifth European Cup, a comeback dubbed the “Miracle of Istanbul.” That dramatic shift still echoes today as Manchester City surrendered a two-goal lead, dropping points and falling five points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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Story summary

Jeremy Doku scored both Manchester City goals, including a stoppage-time equaliser that erased a two-goal deficit.
Everton turned the match around with three goals in 14 minutes, the first by Thierno Barry after Marc Guéhi’s back-pass error.
Pep Guardiola said the second half gave away goals, leaving City five points behind Arsenal with 71 points from 34 games and a game in hand.

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