Overview

• Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to secure the win over Everton and extend Manchester City’s unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions.
• Pep Guardiola said Rodri was not ready for the Everton match and offered no return date after the midfielder’s hamstring injury and withdrawal from Spain duty.
• Nico González anchored midfield in Rodri’s place, with Nico O’Reilly starting at left back and Nathan Ake partnering Rúben Dias in central defense as Josko Gvardiol dropped to the bench.
• Mateo Kovacic returned to the bench with Guardiola indicating he could play about 50–60 minutes, Omar Marmoush also made the bench, and Rayan Ait‑Nouri has resumed training but was not selected.
• Centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov remains out with an ankle problem, and local reporting flags possible return targets around Aston Villa away on October 26, while Everton were without loanee Jack Grealish due to eligibility rules.