Man City battled back to beat Everton 3-1 in their return to the Premier League after winning the Club World Cup. The match started with Everton taking the lead through a goal from former City player Jack Harrison. However, City turned the game around in the second half, with Phil Foden equalizing and Julian Alvarez scoring from the penalty spot to put them ahead. Bernardo Silva sealed the victory with a goal in the closing minutes, taking advantage of an error from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. This win puts City five points behind league leaders Liverpool.

In other matches, Chelsea secured a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace thanks to a late penalty goal from Noni Madueke. This victory came as a boost for Chelsea, who have had a difficult year. Wolves also had a successful match, defeating Brentford 4-1 with two goals from Hwang Hee-chan. This result leaves Brentford in a precarious position, just above the relegation zone.

City’s victory comes after a challenging run of form in the league, with only one win in their previous six games. Despite this, manager Pep Guardiola praised his team’s performance and highlighted their commitment to maintaining high standards. City’s success in winning the Club World Cup has given them confidence, but they recognize the need to be consistent in the Premier League.

Overall, the Premier League has been highly competitive, and teams are facing difficulties in maintaining consistency. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged the challenges of the league and emphasized the importance of showing that his team can compete.