Tottenham Hotspur grabbed an incredible point from 2-0 down at Manchester City thanks to a brace from Dominic Solanke, denting the visitors’ title hopes.
Rayan Cherki struck early for his ninth goal of the season and Antoine Semenyo joined him before half-time to make it 2-0.
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Solanke turned the game around in the second half, finishing badly in the 53rd minute, but it was the complete opposite in the 70th minute when he fired an impromptu shot into the top corner.
The result leaves Spurs with just their second point in their last four Premier League games, while Arsenal sit six points ahead of Manchester City.
as it happens
Pep Guardiola’s side are looking for three points to maintain their lead after Arsenal claimed victory over Leeds United on Saturday afternoon. However the poor record suggests this will be a difficult game for City.
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The visitors got off to a fantastic start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with 11 minutes remaining, capitalizing on a lackluster start from the home side – something Spurs fans will be familiar with this season.
Yves Bissouma was intercepted in midfield before Erling Haaland, in true Manchester City style, struck a lightning counter-attack that passed the ball to Cherki, whose clever shot found the far corner to silence the home crowd.
Tottenham Hotspur continue to be cut open, citizen Smelled blood and looked to double the lead. Both Haaland and Cherki have had their chances to shine, but Tottenham haven’t shown any signs of hope.
Semenho scored City’s second goal just before half-time. Tottenham were once again the victim of their own downfall after Radu Drăguş’s cheap shot.
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The visitors were ruthless again and the January signing found the back of the net with a clinical finish.
Thomas Frank’s side struggled in the first half, but a goal to narrow the gap eight minutes into the second gave Spurs a glimmer of hope.
Solanke did well to keep out Abdukodir Kusanov, before the striker found the final touch in a battle with Mark Gay. The game begins.
Although City dominated the second half, the home side were more threatening and played with greater intent and intensity. It didn’t take long for Spurs to be rewarded.
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It was one of, if not the best goal of the season – Solanke’s incredible goal.
Conor Gallagher did well to win the ball back and complete the pass, with the former Bournemouth striker’s scorpion-footed shot past Gianluigi Donarumma into the top corner.
Spurs were riding high and would not settle for just one point, forcing the Manchester City goalkeeper to make several crucial saves.
The visitors felt they had unfinished business with Haaland and Tijjani Reynders having only half chances. It feels like anything can happen in this game full of twists and turns.
After nine minutes of extra time in North London, a thrilling game ended in a 2-2 draw.
