Manchester City sent a strong message to their doubters on Wednesday night, with a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Everton.
The Premier League champions have not been at their imperious best this season, leading to many critics saying they could struggle to retain their crown.
Pep Guardiola‘s men have won the title for the last three seasons and are looking to set a new record with a fourth successive win.
However, they arrived at Goodison Park outside the top four, as they have also been away at the Club World Cup.
It didn’t start well for City, as Jack Harrison prodded the hosts in front.
However, shortly after the break, Phil Foden fired in a sublime equalizer from outside the area.
Julian Alvarez put City in front from the penalty spot, after Amadou Onana was adjudged to have handled the ball.
The points are safe with the champions, as Bernardo Silva pounced on a loose ball to lift the ball over Jordan Pickford.
City end the night in fourth place, five behind leaders Liverpool and with one outstanding fixture.