The ailing champions at least avoided a 10th defeat in 13 outings in all competitions but their troubles were hardly eased as they were pegged back by the battling Toffees on Boxing Day.
Browsing: Haaland
The Norwegian tapped home his side’s opener early in the second half and settled City’s nerves in stoppage time when he blasted home a penalty for his 27th league goal of the season.
The Norwegian, 23, scored 52 goals in all competitions as City won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup during the 2022-23 season.
Manchester United achieved this feat after a 3-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been named the 2022-23 Professional Footballers’ Association Players’ Player of the Year, while Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has won the Young Player of the Year accolade.
The French international is out of contract at the Parc des Princes at the end of this season, meaning that Los Blancos will be able to sign Mbappe on a free transfer.