What happened: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Everton's intensity following a 3-3 Premier League draw, telling Sky that Everton away "always is difficult" and crediting their "composure, aggression, and step up." Jeremy Doku rescued a late point for City after Everton matched them through a chaotic second half. Guardiola added "nothing to say" when pressed further on the result.

Why it matters: The dropped points widen the gap at the top of the table, with City now five points behind Arsenal in the title race. Guardiola privately conceded the draw "feels like a loss" given City needed the win, underscoring how costly the result is at this stage of the season. shifted sharply in Arsenal's favor following the final whistle.

What to watch: City's title hopes now depend on an Arsenal slip in the closing fixtures. Watch Guardiola's tone in the next press cycle and whether the Maresca succession chatter resurfaces if results continue to drift.