Everton’s top 3 games of 2016

Everton 2-1 Manchester City (January 6)

Everton were 11th in the Premier League with just one win in seven when they entertained Manchester City in the semi-finals of the League Cup in January.

And, although City got the better of them over the two legs, Roberto Martinez’s side produced an excellent display to win 2-1 in the home leg at Goodison Park.

Ramiro Funes Mori gave the Toffees the lead in first half stoppage-time, but Jesus Navas equalised for Manuel Pellegrini’s side 14 minutes from time as it looked like City would have a slight edge going into the second leg.

However, striker Romelu Lukaku restored Everton’s lead with a fine header from a Gareth Barry cross to secure the win for Martinez’s side, and put them in the driving seat ahead of the second leg.

Although they lost 3-1 at the Etihad, their performance in the first leg was a reminder that, on their day, Everton can match and even better the top sides in the country.