Match preview

Everton (7th, 9 pts) host Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday 29 December, kick-off 20:15.

Everton are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 3). Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Everton 3–3 Manchester City.

Varless AI expects around 1.0 goals for Everton and 1.6 for Man City, making Everton 23% to win, the draw 26% and Man City 51%.