Highlights after Man City lost to Spurs at home 4-0, 5th consecutive defeat
- Manchester City were crushed 4-0 at home by Tottenham Hotspur.
- The result means that the “Sky Blues” have lost 5 games in a row in all competitions.
- They have the chance to open up an eight-point lead over Liverpool if they beat Southampton.
Manchester City are on the verge of a comeback after being thrashed 4-0 at home by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday night.
James Maddison scored twice, with Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson also on target as Spurs secured a point at the Etihad Stadium.
The result means the Citizens have now lost five games in a row in all competitions and could see Liverpool extend their lead to eight points if they beat Southampton on Sunday.
Man City’s next fixture is a home clash with Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
What happened to Man City?!
There were positive signs ahead of the ทางเข้า ufabet game for Man City, with the club handing Rodri the chance to lift the Ballon d’Or award in front of the Etihad Stadium fans.
Pep Guardiola’s new two-year contract extension is also a good boost, with the home team’s atmosphere filled with anticipation.
Manchester City started the game well and put pressure on Spurs on several occasions, most notably through Erling Haaland. However, Spurs took the lead with a surprise first strike.
Dejan Kulusevski beat Josko Gvardiol before crossing for James Maddison to score from close range. The home side tried to press on as usual but were unlucky to concede a second goal when Gvardiol again failed to make a decisive pass and Maddison converted the second.
In the second half, Man City were desperate to score a goal to get back into the game, but things didn’t go their way. Defensive errors allowed Spurs to score twice through Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson.
It was a defeat where Spurs were not inferior in terms of form. They dared to confront the defending champions, Man City, without any fear. So the 4-0 score was no coincidence.
A defensive game that is ready to lose at any moment
While their attacking game was lackluster, their defense was also horribly out of shape. The starting back four of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol seemed like strangers.
They lack understanding, and it must be understood that all four of them have played together very little due to injuries. Importantly, Stones and Akanji have only just returned from injuries to the starting line-up.
Meanwhile, Walker has not been the same since recovering from his injury. His speed has dropped dramatically. The same goes for Guardiola, who was a good oil well in this game.
I feel sorry for Pep as well, because in the previous two games he had to use Jahmai Simpson-Pusy as a starter, but this time it was too much for the 19-year-old defender, so the Spanish coach opted for the experience of Stones and Akanji to partner him at centre-back.
However, Stones was substituted at half-time to make way for Ake, who had also been struggling with an injury earlier in the game.
It may take some time before we have a truly fit defensive line. By then, the defense should be better and the results should be better as well.
Haaland’s gun is sluggish and disheartening.
Man City’s slump has been accompanied by a similarly disappointing personal performance from Erling Haaland.
Haaland has been in red-hot form since the start of the new season. Scoring 10 goals in his first five Premier League games. But the 24-year-old has since found the net just twice in his last seven games, despite still leading the scoring charts.
It is also a pity for Haaland because they do not have a passer like Kevin De Bruyne, who has been injured and has barely played, while Rodri, who controls the rhythm of the game, is also out for a long break.
The burden falls on Phil Foden to create the game for his teammates. But the form of the PFA Player of the Year has been equally disappointing.
Haaland had a lot of chances in this match, but he was the one who let them slip away. It’s no wonder that many fantasy managers choose not to keep him in their team.
Unforgettable statistics
Manchester City are the first defending Premier League champions to lose five consecutive games in all competitions since Chelsea did so in March 1956.
– Man City have lost five consecutive games in all competitions for the first time since April 2006 under Stuart Pearce and lost three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since March 2016 under Manuel Pellegrini.
– This was City’s heaviest home defeat in any competition since February 2003 (1-5 v Arsenal at Maine Road).
– It was Man City’s first loss at the Etihad Stadium since losing to Brentford in the Premier League in November 2022, ending their longest home unbeaten run in all competitions (52 games).
– Man City had 23 shots in this game but failed to score, the most they have failed to score in a Premier League game since losing 2-0 to Man Utd in March 2021 (also 23).
– Spurs have become a bane of Pep’s, having handed him nine defeats in all competitions, more than any other side. Liverpool, who Manchester City will face next in the league, have beaten them eight times.