MANCHESTER, England — Erling Haaland missed a penalty as Manchester City was held 1-1 by Everton in the Premier League on Thursday.
Haaland had the chance to set the four-time defending champion on course for only its second win in 13 games when stepping up for a second-half spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But he was denied by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and City’s woeful recent run was extended.
Pep Guardiola’s team has lost nine of its last 13 games in all competitions. The draw means City picked up only its second point in the league since the end of October.
Bernardo Silva’s deflected shot gave City the lead in the 14th minute, but Iliman Ndiaye leveled the score in the 36th.
Haaland’s penalty was saved in the 53rd to leave City in sixth place and 11 points behind leader Liverpool, having played two games more.
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