Doku emphasized that Manchester will continue to fight.

Manchester City, nicknamed "The Citizens," held Everton to a 3-3 draw in the 35th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, thanks to goals from Doku and Haaland. Belgian winger Doku stated that this point could be crucial in the final moments and emphasized that the team will continue to fight.

In the 43rd minute, Rajan Scherki dribbled past his defender and passed the ball back to Doku at the edge of the penalty area, who unleashed a long-range shot that found the back of the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. In the 68th minute of the second half, Gueye made a mistake while passing back, allowing Thieno Barry to gain possession and slot the ball past Donnarumma, leveling the score at 1-1 for Everton.

In the 73rd minute, James Garner took a corner kick, and Jack O'Brien headed the ball into the net, giving Everton a 2-1 lead over Manchester City. In the 81st minute, Merlin Roll dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball diagonally, where Thieno Barry fired a low shot into the net, extending Everton's lead to 3-1.

In the 83rd minute, Kovacic played a through ball from the center circle, Haaland received it, entered the penalty area, and chipped the ball into the net, bringing Manchester City back to 2-3. In stoppage time of the second half, Gue passed the ball to Doku, who received it, made a slight adjustment, and then curled a shot into the net, leveling the score at 3-3 for Manchester City.

Manchester City ultimately drew 3-3 with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. City currently sit second in the league table with 71 points, five points behind leaders Arsenal with one game in hand.

"We played very well in the first half and created a lot of chances," said 23-year-old Doku in an interview. "We knew that if we didn't take those chances, the game would become difficult in the final stages. The opponents were also able to create threats at home; they were very aggressive and scored two goals, but I think we gave them the initiative. Fortunately, we came back in the end, and getting a point in a game like this isn't bad."

"Of course it feels terrible right now, but there are still many games to play. We've dropped two points, but we know that one point could be crucial in the end. We will continue to fight; that's what we demand of ourselves and our fans."

Doku continued, "They had a lot of players in the penalty area, which made it difficult for us to deal with whenever we attacked near the sideline because there were so many players there. The game only opened up a bit after we scored."

“We played a bit hastily in the second half. I think when they were leading, they started to press harder and become more aggressive, and we needed to stay calm in that situation. I’m happy to score and happy to help the team.”

Speaking about Doku's performance, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, "He is making great progress through performances like these, and he is becoming a player who can truly bring victory. Doku has always been excellent, but he may still lack the final pass in the attacking third, although he can get into that position many times."

"Our goal remains unchanged. There are still 5 games left, and the situation is very difficult, but we will persevere to the end. What we need to do is win the games and recover well. From now on, we will basically play one game every 3 days."

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