On August 23, Manchester City hosted Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad stadium in the Round 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season, just to undergo a shocking 0-2 defeat.
Tottenham hit the first half twice to stun Manchester City. At the 35th minute, Brennan Johnson opened the markings after a quick counterattack started by Richarlison, capitalizing on the City defensive line which was captured too high. So, in depth in the arrest time of the first half (45+3), João Palhinha punished a terrible mistake from the goalkeeper of the city James Trafford, who made the house calmly for the advantage of Double Spurs.
Despite having dominated the possession and creation of different possibilities, the attackers of the city have endured a frustrating night. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmush have both squandered multiple opportunities, including a golden situation. After the break, the city pushed stronger but failed to break through TottenhamThe disciplined defense, while Spurs slowed down time and managed the game effectively.
The loss was particularly remarkable given the strong shape of the city that led to this appointment. Since April, they had been the best collectors of the Premier League with an unbeaten race (eight wins, two draws). Still Tottenham Once again it turned out to be Pep Guardiola’s nemesis. Spurs now has inflicted nine defeats on Guardiola in his managerial career – second only a Liverpool (10). In fact, City won only four of their last 12 championship meetings against Tottenham.
For TottenhamThe victory strengthens their reputation as a Bogey team of City, while for Pep and his men, it is an alarm that their trip this season may not be as simple as expected.
Sources: Znews
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