Everton held out for almost an hour against Manchester City before being underdone by a clinical Erling Haaland brace. The prolific striker scored twice in the space of five second-half minutes to earn Pep Guardiola's side a 2-0 win.

It took Haaland's tally for the term up to an incredible 23 goals in 13 games for club and country and left Everton with a feeling of what might have been after a positive first-half display at the Etihad.

The ECHO was on hand to deliver our usual mix of player ratings, verdict and analysis. But here's how the national media reported on the game...

In the Independent, Richard Jolly wrote: "On 23 August, when Tottenham Hotspur visited the Etihad Stadium, Erling Haaland did not score. It was notable then. It is still...