Manchester City’s struggles in the Premier League continued in shocking fashion as Tottenham Hotspur delivered a resounding 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite Pep Guardiola recently renewing his contract, his team’s form remained in free fall, with this match marking their fifth consecutive league defeat.
The match began with early intent from City, but their talismanic striker Erling Haaland squandered two golden opportunities to open the scoring.
The visitors made no such mistakes. With their first meaningful attack, Spurs capitalized, as James Maddison coolly converted a well-timed cross from Dejan Kulusevski to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
City were stunned, and things went from bad to worse just moments later. Tottenham struck again with Maddison doubling his tally.
The midfielder expertly clipped the ball into the net after a precise through pass from Son Heung-min.
The Etihad was left in disbelief as City’s defense crumbled under Spurs’ rapid counterattacks.
Heading into the second half, Guardiola would have expected a response from his team. However, it was Tottenham who extended their advantage almost immediately. Pedro Porro unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box that rifled past Ederson, making it 3-0.
The home side looked shell-shocked, and their attempts to mount a comeback were met with resolute defending from Spurs and an inspired performance by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
City pressed forward with urgency but lacked precision and belief in the final third.
Their efforts were further thwarted by Vicario, who made several crucial saves to preserve his clean sheet. With City committing players forward in search of a consolation goal, Tottenham delivered the final blow on the counterattack. Substitute Timo Werner, who came on to exploit City’s high line, raced clear and unselfishly squared the ball to Brennan Johnson.
The young forward calmly slotted home the fourth goal to complete the rout.
This emphatic victory for Spurs underscored their sharpness and tactical discipline under Ange Postecoglou. Maddison’s creativity, Porro’s striking ability, and the collective resilience of the team shone brightly.
Meanwhile, Guardiola’s City look increasingly vulnerable, their dominance shaken by a string of uncharacteristic performances.
Tottenham’s victory sends a clear signal to the league, propelling them further up the table, while City must urgently address their defensive frailties and regain their confidence if they are to salvage their season.
For Spurs fans, it was a night to remember, and for City supporters, a moment of deep concern.
