Manchester City suffered another setback, falling 4-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in the 12th round of the English Premier League.
Tottenham’s goals were scored by James Maddison in the 13th and 20th minutes, Pedro Porro in the 52nd minute, and Brennan Johnson in the 90+3rd minute. This victory lifted Tottenham to 19 points, placing them sixth in the league standings, while Manchester City remained on 23 points in second place.
City’s first opportunity came early when Erling Haaland connected with a cross, sending a header narrowly wide of the left post.
Moments later, Haaland posed another threat to Vicario’s goal, but the Tottenham goalkeeper comfortably dealt with his straightforward shot aimed at the center of the net.
Tottenham then stunned the hosts with the opening goal. Dejan Kulusevski delivered a pinpoint cross from the right, which James Maddison, making a late run into the box, finished with a first-time strike into the net.
Phil Foden nearly provided an instant response for City, showcasing excellent skill to penetrate the penalty area before firing a shot that sailed just over the crossbar.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min tested Ederson with a long-range effort aimed at the far right corner, but the City goalkeeper reacted brilliantly, tipping the shot away for a corner.
Tottenham further complicated Manchester City’s comeback hopes when James Maddison doubled the lead. Receiving a pass from Son Heung-min inside the penalty area, Maddison capitalized on Ederson’s advanced position, calmly chipping the ball into the net to make it 2-0.
City pushed forward after falling two goals behind, with Erling Haaland attempting another strike from the heart of the penalty area, but his effort rolled wide of the left post.
Tottenham almost extended their lead when Dominic Solanke tested Ederson with a powerful attempt, but the City goalkeeper made a superb save, deflecting the shot for a corner.
In the final 15 minutes of the half, Manchester City began to assert more control, hoping to convert possession into opportunities to cut the deficit. However, Tottenham’s resilience broke up City’s rhythm. Yves Bissouma fired a long-range effort over the crossbar, while Phil Foden responded with a volley that also sailed high.
The first half ended with Spurs leading 2-0, despite City’s efforts to gain a foothold.
At halftime, Pep Guardiola made a defensive adjustment, replacing John Stones with Nathan Aké in a bid to shore up the backline.
Tottenham extinguished any hope of a Manchester City comeback by adding a third goal. Pedro Porro found the net with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area, finishing off a precise cross from Dominic Solanke that left Ederson helpless.
City’s frustration grew as Haaland struck the crossbar from inside the box, and Josko Gvardiol wasted another opportunity, sending his effort over the goal.
Tottenham continued to threaten on the counter. Dejan Kulusevski showcased his individual brilliance with a driving run and a shot on target, but Ederson made a comfortable save.
City pushed to break through with consecutive attempts from Rico Lewis and Haaland, but both efforts fell short. Vicario, Tottenham’s goalkeeper, then denied Phil Foden with a straightforward save, maintaining the visitors’ clean sheet.
Vicario’s heroics continued as he thwarted a powerful effort from Ilkay Gündogan inside the penalty area, followed by another crucial save on a strike from Haaland.
In stoppage time, Tottenham sealed the emphatic victory with a fourth goal. A swift counterattack led by Timo Werner ended with Brennan Johnson calmly slotting the ball into the net with a precise first-time finish, delivering the final blow to City.
