Seamus Coleman keeps cards close to chest on Erling Haaland penalty exchange

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, is challenged by Everton's Seamus Coleman before taking a penalty at the Etihad stadium

Seamus Coleman refused to divulge what he said to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland before he missed a crucial penalty against Everton on St Stephen's Day, instead choosing to focus on the Toffees strong December form.

The Ireland captain, 36, came back into the starting XI for the trip to the Etihad and delivered an excellent showcase as the Merseysiders frustrated Pep Guardiola's struggling hosts.