Analysis of the champions' latest frustrating outing as Erling Haaland missed a penalty and Everton claimed a point at the Etihad stadium

During the first five minutes of the second half of Manchester City’s 1-all draw with Everton Pep Guardiola’s side had upped the ante. There was an edge and an intensity to City’s play as they

Equally, no one would confuse this team with a serious member of the European elite, let alone a proper City team. A stunner from Iliman Ndiaye might have cancelled out the opener forced by Bernardo Silva but Everton had their openings on the break.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola continues to look disappointed and bemused by his side as they drew 1-1 at home with Everton on Boxing Day. City have now won just one of their last 13 games in all competitions and coughed up a great chance to get back to winning ways as Erling Haaland had a second half penalty kick saved.

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City won't settle for short-term fixes in the January transfer window in a bid to arrest their damaging run of form.