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In an upset at the Etihad Stadium tonight, Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester City, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief. The London-based side showcased resilience and tactical discipline, with first-half goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha ensuring Spurs extend their recent dominance against the Citizens.
What happened in the match?
The match began with high intensity as Manchester City looked to impose their usual attacking rhythm. However, Tottenham’s compact defense and swift counter-attacks continually disrupted the home side’s flow.
In the 23rd minute, City was struck by an early setback as Rayan Ait-Nouri had to be replaced after getting injured. Nathan Ake replaced him on the left.
Johnson after his goal. Image | tottenhamhotspurfc.com
The breakthrough came when a great counterattack down the right saw Sarr flick the ball on for Richarlison, who drove towards the box before squaring for Brennan Johnson to hit the back of the net.
Spurs’ confidence grew, and they pressed their advantage, frustrating City’s attempts to respond.
Palhinha scored the second goal for Spurs. Image | tottenhamhotspur.com
Just before halftime, João Palhinha doubled Tottenham’s lead with a powerful finish as a mistake at the back allowed Richarlison to tee up Palhinha for the second goal of the match. The Portuguese striker just had to tap the ball in with Richarlison getting his second assist of the night.
This result adds to a remarkable recent trend; the Spurs have now won three out of their last four encounters with Manchester City.