Guardiola hails Doku brace but City drop points in Everton 3-3
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- Pep Guardiola said Jeremy Doku scored two "really, really top goals" in what he called a "really good game" for Manchester City against Everton
- The match finished Everton 3-3 Manchester City, a six-goal thriller in which Doku's brace was not enough to secure victory
- The result meant Manchester City lost ground on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League title race
- The article was published on May 4, referencing the live match coverage from the same day
Why it matters: Dropping points in a 3-3 draw against Everton costs Manchester City in the Premier League title race against Arsenal, making Guardiola's praise of Doku bittersweet — the Belgian's goals showed attacking quality but the defensive fragility of conceding three undid the performance.
