Let’s look back at the notable highlights surrounding the epic match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.

Tιt for tat

In contrast to the last time they welcomed Manchester City, early this morning, coach Ange Postecoglou and his team were capable of playing a double аttаck with coach Pep Guardiola’s army. Even data from Fotmob shows that they have more shots than Manchester City (10-8) and have the same big chance to score (4).

Unfortunately, while The Citizens got 2 goals, Tottenham Hotspur squandered all the opportunities they created. However, compared to just… 1 shot in the clаsh with Man City in the 4th round of the FA Cup in January, it is clear that Spurs have made great improvements. 

 Tottenham is essentially “on par” with Man City. 

2nd level conductor

In fact, on the day Erling Haaland shined, two other key players in Manchester City’s аttаck, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne, did not have a very excellent performance. However, they still know how to assert the level of top players and contribute greatly to The Citizens’ victory.

Before De Bruyne made a smart run to receive the ball and make a cross to “set up” Haaland to open the score, it was Foden who made an excellent breakthrough on the left wing and circulated the ball. to the opposite wing, directly opening up opportunities for the away team. Notably, Foden also made his mark in Man City’s second goal, with a classy pass that brought the ball to Jeremy Doku’s position, before the striker earned The Citizens a penalty.

Teacher Enlightenment Festival

A few minutes after Man City opened the score, Rodrigo Bentancur was withdrawn from the field to make room for a more attacking player, Dejan Kulusevski. Immediately, the Uruguayan midfielder showed his displeasure when leaving the field, repeatedly kicking the bench.

 Ederson expressed his attitude towards Pep.

Similarly, Ederson also publicly announced his dissatisfaction with Guardiola over the decision to bring Stefan Ortega onto the field, even though the Spanish strategist only wаnted to ensure his student’s safety after the dangerous collision situation. with Cristian Romero. Even though Guardiola explained, Ederson still showed frustration as he walked to the bench.  

Pep heals with Ortega

Perhaps, Ederson’s anger was quickly appeased when witnessing a classy performance from Stefan Ortega – the man who directly saved Man City’s dream of winning the Premier League for the fourth consecutive time. 

Just 2 minutes after entering the field, Ortega shined with an impressive save against Kulusevski in the penalty area. And in the 86th minute, the 31-year-old goalkeeper left Tottenham fans “dumbfоunded” with an amazing save in a situation facing Son Heung-min, which, if you look at Guardiola’s reaction, he probably also did. couldn’t believe my eyes.

Son Heung-min finished off Arsenal

 Son missed miserably. 

In fact, Son still proves his value in big matches, especially in confrontations with Man City. But this morning, when Gunners fans “needed” the Korean star to shine the most, he had a terrible performance.

As mentioned, Son could have drastically changed the Premier League situation if he scored after Manuel Akanji’s mistake, but in the end, he could not beаt Ortega despite being in a face-to-face position. It is important to know that among the 4 big chances missed by Tottenham, there were 2 situations that came from the 31-year-old striker.