Tottenham defeat Manchester City 2-0 in a stunning Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, handing Pep Guardiola’s men an early setback in the new campaign. The result means City have taken only three points from their first two matches despite starting the season with a 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
City looked confident after their opening-day win, but Spurs arrived with a well-drilled game plan that exposed defensive lapses and punished mistakes.
Johnson and Palhinha Secure Tottenham’s Victory
The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Brennan Johnson fired Tottenham into the lead. There was a brief VAR check for offside, but the goal was given, sparking celebrations in the away end.
Minutes later, Tottenham doubled their advantage after City goalkeeper James Trafford misplayed a pass from the back. The loose ball fell to Joao Palhinha, who made no mistake, slotting home to make it 2-0.
Manchester City tried to respond in the second half, but Tottenham’s defensive organisation frustrated Guardiola’s side, ensuring the match ended with a clear victory for the visitors.
Guardiola’s Take on the Defeat
Speaking after the game, Pep Guardiola insisted his team’s performance was better than the scoreline suggested.
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“I have a feeling the performance was a little bit better than the result,” he said. “We didn’t read well against the man marking and pressing… The result is not good, but it’s a long way and we will learn from that.”
What’s Next for Manchester City?
After this shock result where Tottenham defeat Manchester City 2-0, the champions will look to bounce back against Brighton in their next Premier League match before the international break. Guardiola also hopes to have key players return from injury ahead of their derby clash with Manchester United at the Etihad.
