Everton vs Manchester City Match Preview – Premier League | April 19, 2025
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
Competition: English Premier League
Match Overview
Everton hosts Manchester City in a highly anticipated Premier League clash at Goodison Park. With both teams needing points for very different reasons, this fixture promises drama and intensity. Everton, currently battling to stay above the relegation zone, are desperate for a positive result at home. Manchester City, chasing European qualification and still in the title conversation, will be looking to assert their dominance and grab all three points.
Team Form & Statistics
Everton – Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
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❌ Loss vs Bournemouth (0-1)
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❌ Loss vs Arsenal (1-3)
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🔘 Draw vs Burnley (1-1)
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❌ Loss vs Chelsea (0-2)
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🔘 Draw vs Bournemouth (0-0)
Manchester City – Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
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✅ Win vs Crystal Palace (1-0)
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🔘 Draw vs Liverpool (2-2)
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✅ Win vs Wolves (3-1)
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❌ Loss vs Manchester United (1-2)
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✅ Win vs Brighton (2-0)
Head-to-Head Record (Last 6 Meetings)
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Manchester City Wins: 4
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Draws: 2
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Everton Wins: 0
Last Meeting: Manchester City 1-1 Everton (December 26, 2024)
Key Players to Watch
Everton
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Jordan Pickford – Will be key to stopping City’s clinical attack.
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Dwight McNeil – Capable of creating chances and delivering from set-pieces.
Manchester City
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Erling Haaland – One of the league’s top scorers, a constant threat in the box.
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Kevin De Bruyne – City’s creative heartbeat, capable of changing the game with a single pass.
Tactics & Strategy
Everton are likely to set up in a compact defensive formation under Sean Dyche, using a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 to block passing lanes and frustrate City’s rhythm. Expect quick counter-attacks led by pacey wingers.
Manchester City will dominate possession, using their trademark high pressing and short-passing combinations. Guardiola’s men will try to stretch the pitch and break through Everton’s defensive lines using overlaps and midfield runners.
Match Prediction
Despite Everton’s home advantage, Manchester City’s superior squad depth and quality give them the edge. However, Goodison Park is never an easy place to visit, especially for top sides.
Predicted Score: Everton 1-3 Manchester City
Additional Match Info
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Referee: TBA
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TV & Streaming: Available on SuperSport, Sky Sports, Peacock (USA), and other official Premier League broadcasters
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Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy with light showers possible; around 15°C (59°F)
