Walker did give his opponent a nudge but it was little more than a gentle reminder of his presence. It is not often the City manager turns on officials in full view of the TV cameras. Gabriel Jesus was removed at half-time and Sterling quickly set about trying to make a favourable impression on the right. Gylfi Sigurdsson, Everton’s record signing, came on for his debut after an hour but City kept pressing and never looked disheartened. Danilo, one of their own substitutes, forced a splendid save from Jordan Pickford and, finally, the home side’s perseverance paid off.

Source: The Guardian August 21, 2017 21:03 UTC