Sat Apr 19 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## City’s Scoring Drought Tests Everton’s Unbeaten Home Streak
**Liverpool, April 17, 2025** – Manchester City’s trip to Goodison Park to face Everton today presents a fascinating clash of contrasting form. While City boasts a remarkable record of scoring over 100 goals for a 12th consecutive season, they arrive on a worrying run of just two goals in their last four away league games, failing to score in their last two. This is their longest such drought since December 2015.
Everton, meanwhile, are unbeaten at home in their last four Premier League matches, their longest run since February 2015, and are aiming to avoid a fifth consecutive home draw. Their resurgence under manager David Moyes is undeniable; they’ve lost only two league games since his return in January, picking up an impressive 21 points from 13 matches. However, their record against City is daunting: they’re winless in their last 15 encounters, stretching back to 2017.
Despite City’s recent struggles in front of goal, key players like Kevin De Bruyne (involved in six goals in his last six starts) and Omar Marmoush (six goals in his first ten appearances for City, a feat matched by only four other players in club history) pose significant threats. Marmoush’s impact is particularly noteworthy, having significantly outshot his teammates in his first 10 games.
For Everton, Abdoulaye Doucouré’s recent resurgence will be crucial. He’s scored three goals in his last eight appearances, a stark contrast to his previous output. Moyes, who holds a formidable record against City as Everton manager, will be hoping to continue his side’s impressive home form and break their long losing streak against the reigning champions. The game promises a compelling battle between a high-scoring team struggling away from home, and a resilient Everton side enjoying a resurgence at Goodison Park.
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