Everton boss Ronald Koeman pays tribute to Wayne Rooney after striker nets 200th Premier League goalĀ
- Wayne Rooney has scored twice in two matches since rejoining Everton
- His effort against Manchester City was his 200th Premier League goal
- Toffees manager Ronald Koeman heaped praise on Rooney's achievement Ā
Everton boss Ronald Koeman paid tribute to Wayne Rooney but was left disappointed as his side conceded a late equaliser against 10-man Manchester City.
Rooney netted his 200th Premier League goal after 35 minutes before Kyle Walker saw red on his home debut for Manchester City just before half-time.
City pushed for the equaliser with 10 men in the second half and eventually found it when substitute Raheem Sterling volleyed home to secure a 1-1 draw.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman praised Wayne Rooney after his display at Manchester City
Rooney scored his 200th Premier League goal as Everton drew 1-1 at City on Monday
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin was also sent off in a frenetic finish at the Etihad Stadium and Koeman had mixed feelings after the game.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the Toffees boss said: 'We're disappointed. Of course maybe you will sign for that point before the game, but (we were) 1-0 up at half-time and 11 against 10.
'We had problems with keeping the ball and we played too fast the long ball. We worked really hard for the result, and one point is a good result.'
The performance of Rooney, who also scored in the 1-0 victory over Stoke in Everton's first game of the Premier League season, impressed Koeman.
The Dutchman added: 'In the first game when we played Stoke at home, there was a difference between him and the rest about cleverness in the game, view of the game and also tonight he had a big impact on the final result.'
Rooney scored 183 of his Premier League goals for Manchester United and the England striker was happy to reach the milestone at the Etihad Stadium.
'It was nice, obviously with my history for Manchester United, I've scored a few times here,' he told Sky Sports.
Rooney was pictured with City boss Pep Guardiola after the match at the Etihad StadiumĀ
Rooney has scored twice in two matches since rejoining Everton from Manchester United
'To do it today, in such an important game for us, it was a sweet moment and I'm sure the red half of Manchester will have enjoyed that one as well.
'The thing with me is to play. Last year I didn't feel I played enough games and if you're not playing those games you're not getting that match fitness.
'I've had a good pre-season, played a lot of games over the last few weeks and I feel good, and that's vital for me.'
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