Everton may be buoyed by the Friedkin Group’s takeover but they have also been cheered by the resistance of Sean Dyche’s band of grafters. A hat-trick of draws have been ground out, but unlike the stalemates with Arsenal and Chelsea,

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.