Manchester City are unbeaten in 17 meetings with Everton, winning 14 of them, while the Toffees' most-recent victory at the Etihad came in 2010; Tim Cahill and Leighton Baines the scorers.
Manchester City vs Everton preview
Are Manchester City starting to build momentum? A fortnight ago, Pep Guardiola's team battled to a 1-0 victory over Brentford, with Erling Braut Håland, who else, the only scorer in West London. This means the Sky Blues have accumulated ten points from their last four league outings, also beating Manchester United and Burnley, denied victory at Arsenal by virtue of a 96th minute equaliser.
Having suffered back-to-back defeats before this, the Citizens sit fifth, albeit they could go top of the table, perhaps only for a few hours, with victory here. Next up, Man City travel to Villa Park and then host Bournemouth, before welcoming champions Liverpool to the Etihad on 9 November. That will be an enormous litmus test for both, so can they continue to build some momentum ahead of that one?
Here, the other Merseyside-based team are in town, seeking a shock victory that would see them leapfrog their hosts. A fortnight ago, Hill Dickinson Stadium witnessed wild celebrations for the first time as Everton fought back from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1. After Palace dominated the first half, Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the penalty spot at Bramley-Moore Dock, before Jack Grealish tackled in a 96th minute winner from close-range, sparking scenes of unbridled joy.
More broadly, David Moyes' men have made a solid start to this Premier League season, their only defeat since the opening weekend a narrow 2-1 loss at Anfield in the Merseyside derby. This though will be a massive challenge, and we cannot see the Toffees leaving the Etihad with anything.
Manchester City vs Everton head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 199.
- Manchester City Wins: 82. Draws: 49. Everton Wins: 68.
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola remains without Rayan Aït-Nouri and Abdukodir Khusanov, but there is optimism that Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush could return, following their own recent spells on the sidelines.
Similarly, having been an unused substitute for the last three matches, Mateo Kovačić played 69 minutes for Croatia against Gibraltar last Sunday, his first action since May following surgery.
He could be need because, in a sight that will worry all Man City supporters, Rodri hobbled off at Brentford, the severity of his injury is not yet known, so Nico González is expected to deputise.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Nunes, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Nico, Reijnders, Foden, Bobb, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Everton
Erling Braut Håland returned from international duty early, not featuring in Tuesday's friendly draw with New Zealand, but will be ready to start, thereby looking to add to his 12 club goals already this season, having previously bagged four in four against Everton.
Everton team news
Jack Grealish is ineligable to face his parent club, which makes Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's return timely, set to come straight back in having served his one-match ban against Crystal Palace.
At the back, despite hobbling off a fortnight ago, Michael Keane is expected to be fit, continuing to deputise for Jarrd Branthwaite. Further forward, with David Moyes likely to opt for the more cautious approach, with either Carlos Alcaraz or Tim Iroegbunam likely to come in for winger Tyler Dibling.
Lastly, in attack, Thierno Barry and Beto appear to be part of a timeshare agreement, with neither looking particularly prolific, so you can guarantee one will start, before being replaced by the other around the hour mark.
Everton predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Gana Gueye, Garner, Alcaraz, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry.
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In Latvia on Tuesday night, Jordan Pickford kept a ninth successive international clean sheet, which is a new England record. However, he has never enjoyed a shutout in 17 meetings with Manchester City, losing 14 of them and shipping 40 goals, so fair to say he's set to be busier at the Etihad then at Daugavas stadions in mid-week.
Manchester City vs Everton prediction
As already outlined, we simply cannot see any other outcome then a resounding Manchester City victory, set to swat a very limited Everton team aside: Manchester City 3-0 Everton.
Manchester City vs Everton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Manchester City vs Everton in the Premier League on TV channel?
Manchester City vs Everton in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 9 Canada
How to watch Manchester City vs Everton in the Premier League on live streaming?
Manchester City vs Everton in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Everton in the Premier League?
Manchester City vs Everton takes place on Saturday 18 October 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).