Everton veteran Seamus Coleman would not divulge exactly what he said to Erling Haaland before the Mnchester City superstar missed a crucial penalty on St Stephen’s Day, and instead focused on what’s been a strong December for the Toffees.
Republic of Ireland captain Coleman, 36, came back into the side for the trip to the Etihad and delivered an excellent showing as the Merseysiders frustrated Pep Guardiola’s spluttering reigning champions.
They needed a slice of luck in the second half. With the game tied at 1-1, Vitalii Mykolenko clattered into Savinho inside the box to cough up a spot-kick.
Coleman could be seen having words Haaland before the striker took – and missed – the penalty, with the…