League-position context
Everton rank11th
Manchester City rank2nd
Everton points47
Manchester City points79
Everton: #11 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -2
32 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Manchester City: #2 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +45
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.