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    Everton hold the advantage in the Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City after Romelu Lukaku's 19th goal of the season gave them victory at Goodison Park. City looked to have secured a draw with 14 minutes left, when Jesus Navas capped a sweeping counter attack - following brilliant work by Sergio Aguero - to equalise Ramiro Funes Mori's opener for Everton on the stroke of half-time. The Argentine pounced after Willy Caballero saved Ross Barkley's shot - although City were nursing an understandable sense of injustice with Lukaku standing in an offside position right in front of the keeper. Everton refused to be sunk by Navas' sucker punch and responded within two minutes, Lukaku heading in his 12th goal in 12 games from Gareth Barry's perfect cross. Ramiro Funes Mori Manchester City have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches in all competitions Man City's rough luck? Everton had efforts from John Stones and Lukaku rightly ruled out for offside - and it looked like a case of third time lucky for Martinez's team when Funes Mori put them ahead just before half-time. Caballero did well to block Barkley's shot, even though the giant figure of Lukaku was clearly standing offside, and appeared to be right in the City keeper's line of vision. Lukaku did not touch the ball, and did not appear to make a movement towards it, so the debate centred on whether he was interfering with an opponent by obstructing Caballero's view. Referee Robert Madley waved away City's protests and Everton grasped at their good fortune - but the visitors had every right to feel they were hard done by. That was not the only frustration for City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who felt his side had a strong penalty appeal rejected when Jesus Navas went down under a Kevin Mirallas challenge. Gareth Barry's masterclass When the 34-year-old former England midfield man struggled last season, many thought this model professional's distinguished career at the top was coming to a close. Barry has demonstrated that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated by having an outstanding campaign this term - and all that experience was on show here. He was the perfect partner for the abrasive, energetic Mo Besic, the rough diamond whose early tackling and positive approach kept Everton going through a slow start and roused a subdued Goodison Park. Barry, in turn, showed all his class as he strode through midfield making crucial interceptions, breaking up play and barely wasting a pass. Ross Barkley had a frustrating evening further forward but once again he never stopped driving at Manchester City's defence and epitomised Everton's approach after the early exchanges, even though he promised more than he delivered. Yaya Toure Toure has been criticised by some fans and pundits for his performances this season Toure's disappearing act While Barry and Besic ran the show around him, Manchester City's Yaya Toure looked every day of his 32 years and more besides. A lumbering figure, he had no impact on the game and his contribution was summed up when an attempted forward run in the first half was halted by the pace and power of Besic, who caught the giant Ivorian up to tackle and rob him, leaving him stranded on the ground. Even as City chased their way back into the game in the second half, Toure was nowhere to be seen. Normally such an influence, he was little more than a passenger. Toure is still capable of moments of brilliance, as he showed when scoring in Saturday's win at Watford - but are the years finally catching up with the midfield man who has been City's talisman so often? Man of the Match - Gareth Barry Gareth Barry Barry made crucial interceptions and broke up play, while his arcing left-wing cross gave Lukaku the chance to head home the winner The stats you need to know Romelu Lukaku has netted four goals in five League Cup appearances this season. Jesus Navas scored his first goal for Manchester City s

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    Everton hold the advantage in the Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City after Romelu Lukaku's 19th goal of the season gave them victory at Goodison Park. City looked to have secured a draw with 14 minutes left, when Jesus Navas capped a sweeping counter attack - following brilliant work by Sergio Aguero - to equalise Ramiro Funes Mori's opener for Everton on the stroke of half-time. The Argentine pounced after Willy Caballero saved Ross Barkley's shot - although City were nursing an understandable sense of injustice with Lukaku standing in an offside position right in front of the keeper. Everton refused to be sunk by Navas' sucker punch and responded within two minutes, Lukaku heading in his 12th goal in 12 games from Gareth Barry's perfect cross. Ramiro Funes Mori Manchester City have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches in all competitions Man City's rough luck? Everton had efforts from John Stones and Lukaku rightly ruled out for offside - and it looked like a case of third time lucky for Martinez's team when Funes Mori put them ahead just before half-time. Caballero did well to block Barkley's shot, even though the giant figure of Lukaku was clearly standing offside, and appeared to be right in the City keeper's line of vision. Lukaku did not touch the ball, and did not appear to make a movement towards it, so the debate centred on whether he was interfering with an opponent by obstructing Caballero's view. Referee Robert Madley waved away City's protests and Everton grasped at their good fortune - but the visitors had every right to feel they were hard done by. That was not the only frustration for City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who felt his side had a strong penalty appeal rejected when Jesus Navas went down under a Kevin Mirallas challenge. Gareth Barry's masterclass When the 34-year-old former England midfield man struggled last season, many thought this model professional's distinguished career at the top was coming to a close. Barry has demonstrated that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated by having an outstanding campaign this term - and all that experience was on show here. He was the perfect partner for the abrasive, energetic Mo Besic, the rough diamond whose early tackling and positive approach kept Everton going through a slow start and roused a subdued Goodison Park. Barry, in turn, showed all his class as he strode through midfield making crucial interceptions, breaking up play and barely wasting a pass. Ross Barkley had a frustrating evening further forward but once again he never stopped driving at Manchester City's defence and epitomised Everton's approach after the early exchanges, even though he promised more than he delivered. Yaya Toure Toure has been criticised by some fans and pundits for his performances this season Toure's disappearing act While Barry and Besic ran the show around him, Manchester City's Yaya Toure looked every day of his 32 years and more besides. A lumbering figure, he had no impact on the game and his contribution was summed up when an attempted forward run in the first half was halted by the pace and power of Besic, who caught the giant Ivorian up to tackle and rob him, leaving him stranded on the ground. Even as City chased their way back into the game in the second half, Toure was nowhere to be seen. Normally such an influence, he was little more than a passenger. Toure is still capable of moments of brilliance, as he showed when scoring in Saturday's win at Watford - but are the years finally catching up with the midfield man who has been City's talisman so often? Man of the Match - Gareth Barry Gareth Barry Barry made crucial interceptions and broke up play, while his arcing left-wing cross gave Lukaku the chance to head home the winner The stats you need to know Romelu Lukaku has netted four goals in five League Cup appearances this season. Jesus Navas scored his first goal for Manchester City s

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    Everton Hold The Advantage in The Capital One Cup Semi

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    Everton hold the advantage in the Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City after Romelu Lukaku's 19th goal of the season gave them victory at Goodison Park. City looked to have secured a draw with 14 minutes left, when Jesus Navas capped a sweeping counter attack - following brilliant work by Sergio Aguero - to equalise Ramiro Funes Mori's opener for Everton on the stroke of half-time. The Argentine pounced after Willy Caballero saved Ross Barkley's shot - although City were nursing an understandable sense of injustice with Lukaku standing in an offside position right in front of the keeper. Everton refused to be sunk by Navas' sucker punch and responded within two minutes, Lukaku heading in his 12th goal in 12 games from Gareth Barry's perfect cross. Ramiro Funes Mori Manchester City have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches in all competitions Man City's rough luck? Everton had efforts from John Stones and Lukaku rightly ruled out for offside - and it looked like a case of third time lucky for Martinez's team when Funes Mori put them ahead just before half-time. Caballero did well to block Barkley's shot, even though the giant figure of Lukaku was clearly standing offside, and appeared to be right in the City keeper's line of vision. Lukaku did not touch the ball, and did not appear to make a movement towards it, so the debate centred on whether he was interfering with an opponent by obstructing Caballero's view. Referee Robert Madley waved away City's protests and Everton grasped at their good fortune - but the visitors had every right to feel they were hard done by. That was not the only frustration for City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who felt his side had a strong penalty appeal rejected when Jesus Navas went down under a Kevin Mirallas challenge. Gareth Barry's masterclass When the 34-year-old former England midfield man struggled last season, many thought this model professional's distinguished career at the top was coming to a close. Barry has demonstrated that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated by having an outstanding campaign this term - and all that experience was on show here. He was the perfect partner for the abrasive, energetic Mo Besic, the rough diamond whose early tackling and positive approach kept Everton going through a slow start and roused a subdued Goodison Park. Barry, in turn, showed all his class as he strode through midfield making crucial interceptions, breaking up play and barely wasting a pass. Ross Barkley had a frustrating evening further forward but once again he never stopped driving at Manchester City's defence and epitomised Everton's approach after the early exchanges, even though he promised more than he delivered. Yaya Toure Toure has been criticised by some fans and pundits for his performances this season Toure's disappearing act While Barry and Besic ran the show around him, Manchester City's Yaya Toure looked every day of his 32 years and more besides. A lumbering figure, he had no impact on the game and his contribution was summed up when an attempted forward run in the first half was halted by the pace and power of Besic, who caught the giant Ivorian up to tackle and rob him, leaving him stranded on the ground. Even as City chased their way back into the game in the second half, Toure was nowhere to be seen. Normally such an influence, he was little more than a passenger. Toure is still capable of moments of brilliance, as he showed when scoring in Saturday's win at Watford - but are the years finally catching up with the midfield man who has been City's talisman so often? Man of the Match - Gareth Barry Gareth Barry Barry made crucial interceptions and broke up play, while his arcing left-wing cross gave Lukaku the chance to head home the winner The stats you need to know Romelu Lukaku has netted four goals in five League Cup appearances this season. Jesus Navas scored his first goal for Manchester City s

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    Everton hold the advantage in the Capital One Cup semi-final against

    Manchester City after Romelu Lukaku's 19th goal of the season gave
    them victory at Goodison Park.
    City looked to have secured a draw with 14 minutes left, when Jesus Navas capped a
    sweeping counter attack - following brilliant work by Sergio Aguero - to equalise Ramiro
    Funes Mori's opener for Everton on the stroke of half-time.
    The Argentine pounced after Willy Caballero saved Ross Barkley's shot - although City were
    nursing an understandable sense of injustice with Lukaku standing in an offside position right
    in front of the keeper.
    Everton refused to be sunk by Navas' sucker punch and responded within two minutes,
    Lukaku heading in his 12th goal in 12 games from Gareth Barry's perfect cross.

    Manchester City have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches in all competitions

    Man City's rough luck?


    Everton had efforts from John Stones and Lukaku rightly ruled out for offside - and it looked
    like a case of third time lucky for Martinez's team when Funes Mori put them ahead just
    before half-time.
    Caballero did well to block Barkley's shot, even though the giant figure of Lukaku was clearly
    standing offside, and appeared to be right in the City keeper's line of vision.
    Lukaku did not touch the ball, and did not appear to make a movement towards it, so the
    debate centred on whether he was interfering with an opponent by obstructing Caballero's
    view.
    Referee Robert Madley waved away City's protests and Everton grasped at their good
    fortune - but the visitors had every right to feel they were hard done by.
    That was not the only frustration for City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who felt his side had a
    strong penalty appeal rejected when Jesus Navas went down under a Kevin Mirallas
    challenge.

    Gareth Barry's masterclass


    When the 34-year-old former England midfield man struggled last season, many thought this
    model professional's distinguished career at the top was coming to a close.

    Barry has demonstrated that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated by having an
    outstanding campaign this term - and all that experience was on show here.
    He was the perfect partner for the abrasive, energetic Mo Besic, the rough diamond whose
    early tackling and positive approach kept Everton going through a slow start and roused a
    subdued Goodison Park.
    Barry, in turn, showed all his class as he strode through midfield making crucial
    interceptions, breaking up play and barely wasting a pass.
    Ross Barkley had a frustrating evening further forward but once again he never stopped
    driving at Manchester City's defence and epitomised Everton's approach after the early
    exchanges, even though he promised more than he delivered.

    Toure has been criticised by some fans and pundits for his performances this season

    Toure's disappearing act


    While Barry and Besic ran the show around him, Manchester City's Yaya Toure looked every
    day of his 32 years and more besides.
    A lumbering figure, he had no impact on the game and his contribution was summed up
    when an attempted forward run in the first half was halted by the pace and power of Besic,
    who caught the giant Ivorian up to tackle and rob him, leaving him stranded on the ground.
    Even as City chased their way back into the game in the second half, Toure was nowhere to
    be seen. Normally such an influence, he was little more than a passenger.
    Toure is still capable of moments of brilliance, as he showed when scoring in Saturday's win
    at Watford - but are the years finally catching up with the midfield man who has been City's
    talisman so often?

    Man of the Match - Gareth Barry

    Barry made crucial interceptions and broke up play, while his arcing left-wing cross gave Lukaku the
    chance to head home the winner

    The stats you need to know

    Romelu Lukaku has netted four goals in five League Cup appearances this season.

    Jesus Navas scored his first goal for Manchester City since September 2014 (v
    Sheffield Wednesday). A wait of 66 games in all competitions for the club.

    This is the first time Manuel Pellegrini has lost to Everton as Man City boss (W4 D1).

    Roberto Martinez has won just his second game against Manchester City as a
    manager, the other being the 2013 FA Cup final (W2 D2 L11).
    LINEUP, BOOKINGS (1) & SUBSTITUTIONS (6)

    Everton

    01 Robles
    23 Coleman
    05 Stones
    25 Funes Mori
    03 Baines
    17 Besic
    18 Barry
    19 Deulofeu (Mirallas - 68' )
    20 Barkley
    15 Cleverley (Osman - 45' )
    10 Lukaku (Kon - 82' )

    Substitutes

    06 Jagielka
    09 Kon
    11 Mirallas
    12 Lennon
    21 Osman
    24 Howard
    32 Galloway

    Manchester City

    13 Caballero
    03 Sagna

    30 Otamendi
    20 Mangala (Demichelis - 45' )
    22 Clichy
    25 Fernandinho
    18 Delph Booked (Jess Navas - 54' )
    17 De Bruyne (Fernando - 91' )
    42 Y Tour
    21 Silva
    10 Agero

    Substitutes

    01 Hart
    06 Fernando
    07 Sterling
    11 Kolarov
    15 Jess Navas
    26 Demichelis
    72 Iheanacho

    Ref: Robert Madley


    MATCH STATS
    Possession53%47%90minsEvertonManchester City

    Shots
    818
    On target
    74

    Corners
    66
    Fouls
    54

    Live Text Commentary


    Full time

    Full TimeMatch ends, Everton 2, Manchester City 1.


    90:00+4:33Full time
    Full TimeSecond Half ends, Everton 2, Manchester City 1.
    90:00+2:20
    Foul by Fernandinho (Manchester City).

    90:00+2:20
    Ross Barkley (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    90:00+1:28
    Offside, Manchester City. Fernandinho tries a through ball, but David Silva is caught
    offside.

    90:00+0:40Substitution
    SubstitutionSubstitution, Manchester City. Fernando replaces Kevin De Bruyne.
    87:50
    Seamus Coleman went off injured after Everton had used all subs.

    87:42
    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

    86:24
    Delay in match Seamus Coleman (Everton) because of an injury.

    85:03
    Attempt saved. Muhamed Besic (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in
    the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ross Barkley.

    82:36
    Attempt blocked. Yaya Tour (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is
    blocked.

    81:37
    Sergio Agero (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

    81:37
    Foul by Leon Osman (Everton).

    81:23Substitution
    SubstitutionSubstitution, Everton. Arouna Kon replaces Romelu Lukaku because of an
    injury.

    80:14
    Attempt missed. Jess Navas (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the
    box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fernandinho.

    77:27Goal scored
    Goal!Goal! Everton 2, Manchester City 1. Romelu Lukaku (Everton) header from the
    centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gareth Barry with a cross.

    75:21Goal scored
    Goal!Goal! Everton 1, Manchester City 1. Jess Navas (Manchester City) left footed shot
    from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sergio Agero with a
    through ball following a fast break.

    74:20
    Corner, Everton. Conceded by Nicols Otamendi.

    74:19
    Attempt blocked. Leighton Baines (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    Assisted by Leon Osman.

    71:28
    Attempt blocked. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box
    is blocked.
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