Iliman Ndiaye holds Everton’s key to success as Manchester City trend emerges
Iliman Ndiaye could be Everton’s gateway to picking up three points against Manchester City on Monday.
The Blues are desperately looking to keep their European dreams alive after going three games without a win.
Coming up against title-chasing Man City was the last thing Everton boss David Moyes would have wanted, but that is simply how things have panned out.
As the game nears, Moyes will be seeking any way to punish Pep Guardiola’s side, but that is no easy task.
However, the Scotsman may only have to look at how his fellow Premier League managers have managed the feat to find his answer for Everton’s clash against Man City.
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Why Iliman Ndiaye will be key for Everton’s success vs Manchester City
This season, Manchester City have lost just five games, but in each of those matches, a clear trend has emerged and delivered an opening for the Toffees to exploit.
In those losses, City were defeated thanks to contributions from players on the opposition’s left flank and targeting their right-hand side.
| Everton vs Man City | Detail |
| Biggest Everton win | 9–1 (3 September 1906) |
| Biggest loss | 6–2 (26 March, 1927) |
| Last Everton win | 4-0 (15 January 2017) |
Against Tottenham in a 2-0 loss, Brennan Johnson opened the scoring from the left wing. Then in the next game, Kaoru Mitoma provided an assist for an 89th-minute winner for Brighton.
When City faced Aston Villa, Emi Buendia provided the assist for Matty Cash’s goal. The Argentine was deployed on the left wing.
Harvey Barnes had the most joy this season, scoring twice as a left-winger as Newcastle secured a 2-1 win against Guardiola’s side.
In the Manchester derby, Patrick Dorgu sealed a 2-0 win, scoring while starting as a left-sided attacker.
Everton have it all to do, and Moyes will want to rectify his poor record against the Etihad outfit. Focusing on Ndiaye’s impact could be key.
What is Iliman Ndiaye’s record vs Man City?
Ndiaye has yet to beat Man City over four appearances against them, but he has managed to score against the Sky Blues for Everton.
In a 1-1 draw last season, the Senegalese winger struck the opening goal of the game, but it would only be enough to secure a draw.
This time around, the 26-year-old could be primed for even more joy. As Everton look to finish in the European positions, the African ace could be key.
Moyes must follow suit as his fellow Premier League managers have done. There is a clear trend when it comes to beating the Citizens: you need your left-winger to produce the goods.
This season, he has scored six and provided three assists, and he might be good value to extend it.
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