EPL: Tottenham shock Manchester City at Etihad
Tottenham Hotspur made it two wins from two under new manager Thomas Frank, stunning Manchester City with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Just nine months after thrashing City 4-0 at the same venue, Spurs once again frustrated Pep Guardiola’s side with a resolute defensive display and ruthless finishing.
City threatened early as Omar Marmoush went close on three occasions, forcing Guglielmo Vicario into key saves. But Spurs struck first on the counter, Brennan Johnson tapping in Richarlison’s cross after a VAR review overturned an offside flag.
With first-half stoppage time extended due to an injury to City’s Rayan Aït-Nouri, Tottenham doubled their lead. City goalkeeper James Trafford’s misplaced pass inside his own area was pounced on by Joao Palhinha, who blasted home.
Trafford endured a torrid spell, narrowly avoiding a red card minutes earlier for a rash collision with Mohammed Kudus. Erling Haaland squandered City’s best chance before the break, heading over from close range.
The hosts pushed hard after the restart but could not find a breakthrough, as Spurs secured a second consecutive clean sheet and another statement win under Frank.
