Everton v Manchester City, 31 October 1981
| Score | 1-0 to Manchester City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Goodison Park |
| Attendance | 31,305 |
View Everton v Manchester City head to head
0 Everton
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Arnold
Defender
John Bailey
Defender
Gary Stevens
Defender/Centre back
Mick Lyons
Central defender
Mark Higgins
Midfielder
Alan Ainscow
Midfielder
Paul Lodge
Midfielder
Steve McMahon
Forward
Mick Ferguson
Forward
Eamonn O'Keefe
Winger
Joe McBride
Substitutions:
| Graeme Sharp for Alan Ainscow |
On the bench:
Forward
Graeme Sharp