Rico Ozuna-Harrison Jersey Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about Manchester Citys performances despite Demarai Grays stunning equaliser denting the champions title hopes on New Years Eve.Gray picked out the top-right corner with Evertons first shot of the game after 64 minutes at the Etihad Stadium, cancelling out Erling Haalands opener in a stop-start 1-1 draw.Having lost to Brentford before the World Cup, City have now failed to win in back-to-back home league games for the first time since May 2021 and remain without a Premier League victory Denard Robinson Jersey on December 31 (D4 L1).While Citys dropped points handed Arsenal the initiative in an intriguing battle at the top of the table, Guardiola saw no reason to criticise his teams performance.Great game. Weve played really well in the last three games and it makes me feel optimistic, Adrien Nunez Jersey he told BBC Sport.Dropping points at home is always tough, but Im always trying to make our game good, and we have continued to do it.I would say they had eight at the back. In that situation, its about movement and attacking at the right moment. In general we did it. We didnt allow them transitions. They made a fantastic goal and when that happens you say congratulations, but in general we did really well. However, defender John Willie Henry Jersey Stones was le s positive, bemoaning Citys failure to find a second goal against a resilient Everton side.I dont really know what to say. I feel like weve lost two points, the former Toffees centre-back said. Thats football. We controlled the game for the majority of the time and had a lot of chances, but we couldnt seem Luke Wilson Jersey to get that goal.Its difficult to take after the game. We showed great character to keep fighting and pushing. It was a bit of a scrappy game.We conceded two shots all game, but its overlooked because of that incredible goal. On reflection, well be more positive when we look back, Im sure.