Manchester City can temporarily move to the top of the Premier League with a home win over Everton on Saturday afternoon as the two teams return from the international break
Tom Sunderland Sports Writer
07:45, 18 Oct 2025
Premier League Golden Boot favourite Erling Haaland will hope to make the difference at home to Everton(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
A place at the top of the Premier League is at stake for Manchester City on Saturday when they host Everton.
Pep Guardiola‘s men return from the international break in fifth place but can at least temporarily move level on points with Arsenal at the summit by beating the Toffees. City are undefeated in seven across all competitions since suffering back-to-back upsets against Tottenham and Brighton in August. Included in that run is a draw against incumbent leaders Arsenal, while City beat Brentford 1-0 away in their final game before the hiatus.
Everton travel to the Etihad Stadium just two points worse off and currently eighth in the standings after ending Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run a fortnight ago. David Moyes‘ men came from behind to draw 1-1 at the Etihad last season, and the manager would likely be more than content with a repeat of that result this weekend.
Erling Haaland returned home from the international break early and is looking to build his lead as the Premier League’s top scorer on nine goals. The Manchester Evening News previews Saturday’s showdown and provides all the need-to-know broadcasting information ahead of kick-off.
What time does Man City vs Everton kick off?
City will open the Etihad doors on Saturday, October 18, to face Everton in a clash that will kick off at 3pm. It’s one of five Premier League fixtures kicking off at that time.
Is Man City vs Everton on TV?
Unfortunately for those based in the UK, Saturday’s clash at the Etihad will not be aired live by any of the major broadcasters. This is due to the 3pm blackout top-flight clubs must adhere to, which means kick-offs at that time are not available on British TV.
Pep Guardiola is hoping to avoid a repeat of last season’s 1-1 draw at home to Everton(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The same doesn’t apply overseas, however, as the blackout rule only applies to broadcasting laws in the UK. Viewers in the United States, for example, can still catch the action live via Peacock.
Instead, UK-based fans will have to wait for the highlights, which are usually posted on social media and YouTube by Sky Sports shortly after full-time. Match of the Day will also air on BBC One from 10:30pm on Saturday evening, while it can also be streamed via iPlayer.
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What’s the Man City vs Everton team news?
City headed into another international break in the knowledge they’d be facing their latest period with Rodri out injured. The Spain anchor came off during the win over Brentford earlier this month and is once again out of commission with a hamstring complaint.
Jack Grealish won’t be allowed to face parent club Man City(Image: Getty Images)
Forward Omar Marmoush and left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri are “close to coming back.” But Abdukodir Khusanov remains out after missing City’s last four games due to a calf injury.
Meanwhile, Everton loanee Jack Grealish won’t be eligible to face his parent club and could be replaced by Dwight McNeil. Moyes is hoping star defender Jarrad Branthwaite will be fit to make his first appearance of the season, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is free to return following suspension.
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