Following a three-straight win streak against Brentford, Manchester United, and Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur lost to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the Premier League on their home turf. The match finished with a 1-nil win for City, with a sole goal from the Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in the first half.
The Lilly Whites had the chance of completing a swap â or an unbeaten run, in American sports' terms â against the city of Manchester. This season, the Spurs had won their previous five games facing City and United, and a victory yesterday would mean a Spurs' complete domination of the Red Devils and the Citizens in the campaign.
However, Manchester City had other plans. After a loss at the Etihad Stadium to the league leaders, Liverpool, the Citizens needed to bounce back to keep themselves alive in the race for a top-four finish. In the first half mainly, Pep Guardiola's team finally showcased a dominant performance that reminded fans of last season's good form. If it hadn't been for Vicario, the Spurs could have gone to halftime with a more considerable margin to recover from.