Guardiola Full of Praise for Doku's Clinical Finishing
Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Jeremy Doku after the Belgian winger scored twice in Manchester City’s pulsating 4-2 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. The win keeps City’s slim Premier League title hopes alive, with the champions now eight points behind league leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
Speaking to the press after the match, Guardiola described Doku’s performance as “exceptional”, highlighting the quality of his two finishes. “He scored two really, really top goals – the first one was a brilliant strike and the second showed incredible composure. In a really good game like this, he made the difference,” Guardiola said.
The match was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Everton took an early lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but City responded with a brace from Erling Haaland and a goal from Kevin De Bruyne, only for the Toffees to pull one back before Doku sealed the win late on.
Key Takeaways from Goodison Park
- Manchester City’s title credentials remain strong with a crucial away victory.
- Jeremy Doku’s form could be vital in the run-in – his pace and directness add a new dimension.
- Everton’s survival hopes take a hit despite a spirited performance – they remain in the relegation zone.
The win was City’s third consecutive in the league, and Guardiola admitted it was a vital response to Arsenal’s earlier win. “We know we need to win every game. The pressure is on them as well, but we have to do our job,” he said.
Doku, who joined from Rennes for £55 million last summer, now has seven goals and nine assists in all competitions. His double at Goodison was his best performance in a City shirt, and fans will hope it’s a sign of things to come as the season reaches its climax.
