Manchester City were held at home to a resolute Everton in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday night.
Despite a goalless first half, Everton would have been the more encouraged of the two sides. Leon Osman went close with a fierce strike and Romelu Lukaku was a handful for the City defenders.
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In the second half Manchester City dominated proceedings, with Kevin De Bruyne the chief creator for the home side.
City had a case for a penalty at the death as John Stones clumsily brought down Raheem Sterling in the area.
Nevertheless, it was waved away with little appeal from the former Liverpool winger and Everton’s rearguard stood tall to earn them a point.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
Players cover way to much unnecessary ground under Pellegrini. Don’t have the energy to press throughout 90 mins. #MCFC
— Billy (@_Billy_613) January 13, 2016
No penalty given. Frustrating. And after #MCFC thought about contemplating bossing a game. Very frustrating. #MCIEVE
— Tim Barrow (@TheBarrow) January 13, 2016
There’s just no joy or excitement. Seems like a complete write-off this season. #mcfc
— Petr Hrubý (@petr_hruby) January 13, 2016
Everton always a tough out but you gotta score when you are at home #MCFC. Some draws are good. This one…meh.
— Dave (@Hello_Davey) January 13, 2016
Only reason the penalty wasn’t given was because it was Sterling, the Refs obv do not like him from what happened in the summer! #MCFC
— Ben (@CityFanatik) January 13, 2016
Despite the not given stonewall pen, they missed against too many chances. Deserved to win, but when you don’t score… #mcfc
— Phil (@OneBRBlue) January 13, 2016
Once again we draw but there’s not many sides who’ll keep a clean sheet at City, thought we dug deep, onwards to Chelsea now. #EFC
— . (@LowerGwladysLad) January 13, 2016
Howard having 1 decent game does not forgive 18 months of absolute dross. #EFC
— Liam Pidgeon (@Pidge76) January 13, 2016
Really wanted to back Pellegrini to succeed but his tactics (or lack of) has cost us. #mcfc
— Gaz (@EpicGaz) January 13, 2016
Our formation is old fashioned now, it's boring and predictable. We need to go 4-4-2. But we all know that will not happen #mcfc
— chris turner (@chris_turn) January 13, 2016
If we had defended all season like we did tonight we could have challenged for ChampsLeague. Good result, City and Spurs out of the way #efc
— Paul Jackson (@p1878JK) January 13, 2016
We are shit this year man, awful attacking and defensively. Just individual brilliance gets us out of jail #MCFC
— Jimmy (@JimmyBarnes41) January 13, 2016
Seriously tho what does Mirallas have to do to get some game time ? #EFC
— Joseph (@joesworld1878) January 13, 2016
Well done Blue Boys! @Everton for once I’ll take the draw! Same again in 2 weeks time would be lovely. #COYB #EFC
— Rob Fisher (@rob_fisher_efc) January 13, 2016
Besic putting himself in ‘first name on the team sheet’ territory. Was excellent again and we look so much stronger with him in. #EFC
— Ben Rathe (@benrathe) January 13, 2016
Another two points missed. Sick of watching points slip away because the style of soccer pellegrini wants to play. #MCFC
— Ryan Kelly (@rkelz05) January 13, 2016
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