Manchester City crashed to a stunning fifth consecutive defeat as Tottenham won 4-0 at the Etihad to end the English champions’ 52-game unbeaten home run on Saturday.
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City’s first defeat on home soil from open play since the eve of the 2022 World Cup leaves them still five points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who play their game in hand at bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Sunday. A great day for Tottenham eases the pressure on Ange Postecoglou as they climb into the top six.
James Maddison struck twice in seven first-half minutes before Pedro Porro rubbed salt in the wounds of his former club and Brennan Johnson completed the rout.
City boss Pep Guardiola has committed himself to turning around the poorest run of his managerial career after extending his contract till 2027 this week. But hopes his new deal could revitalise a City side that has won an unprecedented four consecutive Premier League titles proved short-lived.
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Rodri paraded his Ballon d’Or trophy to the home fans before kick-off as his name was lit up across the Etihad pitch by firelight in an ostentatious show of support for the Spanish midfielder. The 28-year-old is not expected to play again this season after suffering knee ligament damage in September, and his absence has been at the heart of City’s demise.
Guardiola’s men did start strongly, as Guglielmo Vicario denied Erling Haaland, and the Norwegian had another shot deflected wide. But the momentum of the match completely swung on Tottenham’s first serious attack after 13 minutes.
In conclusion, Dejan Kulusevski’s teasing cross picked out Madison, who applied a cool first-time finish. Maddison had found himself frozen out of Postecoglou’s starting lineup in recent weeks and was keen to prove a point to his manager.
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