Premier League 2018-19, Manchester City 3-1 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops

#4 Flop – Richarlison

Richarlison had numerous 'head in hands' moments at the Etihad

The Brazilian was shifted out to his favoured position on the flanks as Calvert-Lewin was accorded a rare start. While the latter ended with a goal to show for his troubles, the former was a pale shadow of his early-season self and was guilty of spurning good chances.

Richarlison was anonymous for the majority of the game with his most notable contribution being a wonderful reverse pass to set Coleman away in the first half. Moreover, the Brazilian fired over when presented with a gilt-edged opportunity to put the Toffees ahead.

In the second half as well, he was set up by Lookman at the edge of the box but he blazed the ball over wildly.

Additionally, he didn’t put in the yards defensively and let Walker run past him on numerous occasions.

With a trip to City representing as stern a test as any, Marco Silva would’ve wanted his star man to stand up and be counted.

Yet, what transpired was an insipid performance by the Brazilian, which was compounded with his failure to tuck away chances.

The Cityzens had lost last weekend and going a goal down would’ve certainly thrown a spanner in their works.

However, Richarlison’s profligacy meant nothing of the sort happened. And unsurprisingly, City coasted to a victory.