“SHOCKING Everton Blunder! Carragher SLAMS One Player’s DISASTROUS Move vs City That DOOMED Them – You WON’T Believe Who!”

David Moyes watched his team deliver a commendable performance against the reigning Premier League champions, but Manchester City’s superior quality ultimately proved decisive.

Everton had secured their Premier League status over the weekend, leaving only Ipswich Town’s future uncertain.

Despite the defeat, there was a sense that Everton might have taken more from the match had they been sharper in attack.

However, the officiating came under fire following a controversial moment involving referee Simon Hooper.

He failed to spot Jeremy Doku running the ball out of play in the buildup to City’s second goal, a decision that sparked frustration among Everton supporters.

Pep Guardiola, speaking after the match, acknowledged Everton’s strength at set-pieces, highlighting their aerial threat.

But not everyone was equally impressed by the Toffees’ defensive setup, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher particularly critical of one individual.

Carragher directed his criticism at Jarrad Branthwaite, pointing to the defender’s positioning for City’s opening goal.

Speaking on Monday Night Football, he noted that the game shifted when Michael Keane came on to replace James Tarkowski, who had been a reliable figure in the heart of Everton’s defence.

“The match changed when Keane came on,” Carragher said. “He struggled after replacing Tarkowski, who’s been excellent this season.

You also have to look at Branthwaite—he didn’t cover the space he needed to, the kind of area centre-backs are supposed to protect.

You’ve got to step in there and make it hard for the cross to come in.”

Although Branthwaite has been a standout performer for Everton this season, Carragher’s comments served as a reminder that the 22-year-old still has areas to develop.

Moyes, aware of the interest surrounding the young defender, has reportedly informed clubs that he is not available for transfer.

Branthwaite may have struggled in this game partly due to the absence of his usual partner, Tarkowski, whose injury proved to be a turning point.

The loss of the experienced centre-back was widely felt, with Chris Sutton also highlighting his significance after the game.

Moyes now faces a challenge in reinforcing his defence, particularly if Tarkowski’s injury proves to be more than a minor setback.

Jake O’Brien earned praise for his contribution at the back, but Keane’s performance raised concerns, especially as his departure from the club seems imminent.

Following the match, Moyes acknowledged that the injury to Tarkowski had a clear impact on the team’s structure and sense of control.

“When you lose someone like Tarkowski, or even Jarrad, it really changes things,” he said.

“We didn’t handle the first goal well, and you could feel the difference his absence made—not just for us, but City sensed it too.

It’s something the club must look at. Jarrad and the goalkeeper are crucial to our defensive setup. When one is missing, it really shows.”