Man City vs Everton: Kick-off Time, Live Stream Guide, Stats, and Team News Preview

Manchester City will face Everton at the Etihad Stadium in their upcoming Premier League match on Saturday, October 18. This fixture marks City’s first game after the October international break. Currently, Manchester City stands fifth in the league table, having accumulated 13 points from seven matches.
Injury Concerns
Manchester City has notable injury concerns ahead of the match. Key midfielder Rodri, who suffered a hamstring injury against Brentford, will miss this game. However, he is expected to return to action next week. Additionally, Omar Marmoush is doubtful due to a knee issue, and Rayan Ait-Nouri may miss the match due to an ankle problem.
On the other hand, Everton will be without Jack Grealish and Michael Keane. Grealish, whose performances have been crucial for Everton, cannot play due to regulations that prevent him from facing his parent club. Keane is sidelined with a rib injury.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. BST (10 a.m. ET; 7:30 p.m. IST; 1 a.m. AEDT on Sunday)
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Referee: Tony Harrington
- VAR: Nicholas Hopton
Live Streaming Information
Fans can watch the match through various channels. In the U.K., the game will not be available for broadcast. However, NBC/Peacock will air the match in the U.S., Jio Hotstar in India, and Stan Sport in Australia. Live updates can also be followed on ESPN.
Team Lineups
Expected Lineups
Manchester City (4-1-4-1) | Everton (4-2-3-1) |
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GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma | GK: Jordan Pickford |
RB: Rico Lewis | RB: Seamus Coleman |
CB: Rúben Dias | CB: Jake O’Brien |
CB: Josko Gvardiol | CB: James Tarkowski |
LB: Nathan Aké | LWB: Vitaliy Mykolenko |
CDM: Nico Gonzalez | CM: Idrissa Gana Gueye |
RW: Phil Foden | CM: James Garner |
CM: Tijjani Reijnders | RW: Iliman Ndiaye |
CM: Bernardo Silva | CAM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
LW: Savinho | LW: Tyler Dibling |
ST: Erling Haaland | ST: Beto |
Match Statistics
- Manchester City is unbeaten against Everton in their last 16 Premier League meetings (W13, D3).
- The last win for Everton against City was a 2-1 victory in December 2010.
- Manchester City is the top-scoring team in the league this calendar year with 55 goals.
- City has secured joint-most wins (16) alongside Liverpool this season.
- The team has won seven of their last eight home matches in the Premier League.
Recent Trends
Manchester City continues to demonstrate strong form, with Erling Haaland leading the Premier League scoring charts with nine goals in seven matches. Additionally, Haaland recently scored a hat trick during a World Cup qualifying match for Norway, highlighting his scoring prowess.
As the match approaches, both teams are eager for points as they look to improve their standings in the Premier League. Manchester City aims to maintain their strong home performance against Everton, while Everton seeks to end a challenging streak on the road at this venue.