Everton host Manchester City in a big Premier League Monday night match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 pm BST on Monday, 4 May 2026. City come into this game chasing the title and cannot afford to drop points, while Everton will want to make their home ground uncomfortable and fight for a strong finish to the season.
Manchester City are the stronger side on paper and arrives in excellent form. Several previews report that City have put together a strong winning run, and their attack is expected to revolve around Erling Haaland, supported by pace and creativity from wide areas.
Everton, however, can be stubborn at home, and David Moyes will likely ask his team to stay compact, defend deep, and attack quickly when City leave space.
Team News
Everton is expected to have Beto available again after clearing concussion protocols, giving Moyes a proper focal point up front. However, Everton are still dealing with key absences, with reports naming Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish among those unavailable. That is a blow, especially in defence, because City’s movement and possession can punish any lack of organisation.
Manchester City is also not at full strength. Reports suggest Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are expected to remain sidelined, while Pep Guardiola could rotate after a busy schedule. Erling Haaland is expected to return to lead the line, with attacking support likely to come from players such as Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.
Predicted Lineups
Everton predicted XI: 4-2-3-1
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.
Manchester City predicted XI: 4-2-3-1
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, Aït-Nouri; Bernardo Silva, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
Match Analysis
Everton’s best chance is to frustrate City early, close the central spaces and try to use Beto as an outlet. If Everton can survive the first wave of pressure, the home crowd may help them grow into the game. Their problem is that they may spend long periods without the ball, and if they defend too deep, Haaland and City’s wide players can eventually find gaps.
City should dominate possession and territory. Guardiola’s side has more quality in midfield and attack, and if they score first, Everton may be forced to open up. That would suit City even more because Doku, Semenyo and Cherki can attack space behind the full-backs.
Prediction
Main Prediction: Everton 1-2 Manchester City
Best Pick: Manchester City Win
Safer Pick: Manchester City Draw No Bet
Goals Market: Over 1.5 Goals
Anytime Scorer Idea: Erling Haaland
City looks the better side and has more title pressure pushing them. Everton may compete well at home, but Manchester City’s attacking quality should be enough to edge the match.