Raheem Sterling's volley salvaged a
point for 10-man Manchester City as Everton were denied victory on the night
Wayne Rooney scored his 200th Premier League goal.
City were left with an uphill battle
after Rooney's strike was followed by Kyle Walker's dismissal after two quick
bookings just 44 minutes into his home debut.
But Pep Guardiola's side showed belief
and spirit to avoid only their second home defeat under the Spaniard.
Rooney, 31, looked to have given
Everton victory after he slid Dominic Calvert-Lewin's square pass between City
keeper Ederson's legs from eight yards.
And the Toffees' cause was helped when
England full-back Walker collided with Leighton Baines and was then booked
again, rather harshly, for catching Calvert-Lewin in the face as they competed
for a high ball.
Despite their numerical disadvantage,
the home side continued to press after the break and were rewarded when
Sterling fired in Mason Holgate's weak defensive header.
Everton also finished with 10 men when
midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin was shown a second yellow card for catching
Sergio Aguero late.
Wayne
Rooney has now scored nine goals against Manchester City, with only Alan
Shearer scoring more against them
Rooney became only the second player to
score 200 Premier League goals - after former Blackburn and Newcastle striker
Alan Shearer - when he put the visitors ahead after 35 minutes.
The former Manchester United forward
cupped his ears in front of the home fans as he celebrated his second goal in
two league matches since rejoining Everton.
Perhaps it was no surprise Rooney
netted the landmark goal at Etihad Stadium, having also scored his 50th and
150th Premier League goals against United's neighbours City.
However, the ease with which City's new
£35m keeper Ederson allowed his first-time shot in was more of a surprise.
"It is a good contact from Rooney,
but you have to say it went straight at Ederson," said former Toffees
defender Phil Neville on BBC Radio 5 live. "You have to expect your keeper
to save it."
Rooney, who scored his first top-flight
goal as a 16-year-old for the Toffees against Arsenal in October 2002, hit the
double century in his 462nd league match in front of his former Red Devils
managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.
Ultimately, the England international
did not prove to be the match-winner like he was against Stoke last weekend -
but he was still smiling at the final whistle as the early part of his Everton
return continues to be fruitful.
"It was nice with my history with
Manchester United - and to do it in such an important game for us and so early
in the season, it was a sweet moment," said Rooney.
"I'm sure the red half of
Manchester will have enjoyed it as well."
Everton
happy to have Rooney back - Koeman
'Next question' -
Guardiola refuses to discuss Walker red card
City manager Guardiola was all smiles
as he walked onto the pitch arm-in-arm with Rooney at the full-time whistle -
but his demeanour quickly changed as he approached referee Bobby Madley and his
assistants.
Madley was the focus of City's ire
after giving a questionable second yellow card to Walker, who appeared to back
into Calvert-Lewin with his shoulder rather than raise an elbow - and boos from
the home supporters accompanied his walk back to the tunnel.
Guardiola remonstrated with fourth
official Michael Oliver on the touchline as Walker walked off, then appeared to
sarcastically clap Madley at the end after shaking his hand.
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