Everton vs Manchester City: Why to back Erling Haaland to score at 8/11 in crucial Premier League clash

Manchester City will look to cut the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League when they travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton on Monday night.

Arsenal sit six points clear of the Cityzens, albeit having played two matches more, meaning the pressure is firmly on Pep Guardiola’s side to respond and begin reclaiming pole position with victory over the Toffees.

The Sky Blues boast an outstanding recent record in this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last 17 Premier League meetings with Everton since a 4-0 defeat back in January 2017.

City have also won each of their last eight away league visits to Everton and are strong favourites here, priced at 1/2 (1.5) to take all three points and move closer to the Gunners.

Can Erling Haaland produce another masterclass performance?

Everton have failed to keep a clean sheet against Man City in their previous 18 attempts, suggesting this is unlikely to drift into a dull goalless stalemate.

City have scored first in nine of their last 10 meetings with the Toffees, while Erling Haaland has developed into a familiar tormentor of the Merseyside club.

Already regarded as one of the Premier League’s finest forwards, Haaland has enjoyed another prolific season, scoring 24 league goals and 35 across all competitions.

The 25-year-old has netted five times in his last five appearances in all competitions, and bookmakers have him at 8/11 (1.73) to score anytime on Monday night.

Erling Haaland's record against Everton

Since arriving at City in the summer of 2022, Haaland has scored against almost every opponent he has faced, but few have suffered more than Everton.

Powerful, quick, technically sharp and ruthless in front of goal, the Norway striker has been a nightmare for Premier League defences over the past four years.

The former Borussia Dortmund striker has scored six goals against the Toffees, including a memorable brace earlier this season in City’s 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Haaland also struck twice against Everton in February 2024, when City turned the game around after the interval through two second-half finishes from their talisman.

David Moyes has never beaten Guardiola in 15 attempts across different clubs, and he must now find a plan to contain Haaland.

Everton have conceded first in four of their last five matches, and Haaland can be backed at 14/5 (3.8) to break the deadlock and give Manchester City an early advantage in this gripping title race.