What a delightful year, yet what a nightmare to end it. That’s the sum up of Manchester City’s 2022 and the ultimate match of the year that saw the defending champions draw at home against Everton, 1-1.The Cityzens were on the right track for the two-thirds of the match, with Erling Haaland scoring his 21st Premier League goal (27th across all competitions), but Gray’s second-half belter levelled the score and made a mess for Pep Guardiola and his side.The hosts kept pushing to restore the lead and clinch a critical win, in order to keep their title hopes alive, but Frank Lampard’s slot managed to hold on to a draw. Jordan Pickford did wonders between the posts, and City’s attackers lacked efficiency, missing the target from more than a dozen promising chances.The extra-long injury time lasted 14 minutes, but it stayed 1-1 and now the Gunners have the chance to open up a seven-point lead with a win.Manchester City drop two points in the title race against Everton 😬 pic.twitter.com/LxjQPZMDTD— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 31, 2022 The opener was an actual work of team art as De Bruyne flicked the ball into the path of Grealish. He spread the play to Mahrez, who drove into the penalty before twisting and turning his way past Mykolenko. He cut the ball back for Haaland, who made no mistake from the penalty spot, beating Pickford and Coady, who was on the line, with his shot.Rashford to the rescue – they don’t mind the trouble he makes, they care for the goals he scoresThe riposte came 20 minutes into the second half, after Gueye cut out Rodri’s pass before releasing Gray. The Toffee’s winger carried the ball from his own half into the Manchester City penalty area. Then, he cut back onto his right foot and bent the ball straight into the top corner, leaving Ederson with no chance. Everton brought the match into a stalemate with the first attempt on goal.City threw what they could at the visitors during 14 minutes of stoppage time, but Everton stifled their attempts to cap off the year with a win.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – Matchday 18Friday West Ham – Brentford 0-2 (0-2)/Toney 18, Dasilva 43/Liverpool – Leicester 2-1 (2-1)/Faes 38 og, 45 og – Dewsbury-Hall 4/Saturday Wolverhampton – Man.Utd 0-1 (0-0)/Rashford 76/Man City – Everton 1-1 (1-0)/Haaland 27 – Gray 64/Newcastle – Leeds 0-0Fulham – Southampton 2-1 (1-0)/Ward-Prowse 32 og, Palhinha 88 – Ward-Prowse 66/Bournemouth – Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-2)/Ayew 19, Eze 36/Brighton – Arsenal IN PROGRESSSunday 17.00: (1.70) Tottenham (3.70) Aston Villa (5.20)19.30: (6.00) Nott.Forest (3.80) Chelsea (1.67)***odds are subject to change