Tottenham Hotspur’s stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester City has sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League, with Gary Neville leading the praise for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
The Sky Sports pundit was blown away by the dominant display of Spurs’ midfield, highlighting five players who “ran all over” City in the middle of the park.
“He’s [Guardiola] obviously put in Rico Lewis on the right of midfield to make it a bit more solid with Bernardo Silva, [Ilkay] Gundogan and Savinho on the left, Phil Foden just in front of them,” Neville said. “They’ve been obliterated in midfield. I mean Kulusevski, [Heung-min] Son, Maddison, even [Pape Matar] Sarr and [Yves] Bissouma, they’ve really run all over them. They really have.”
Neville’s praise was echoed by City boss Pep Guardiola, who was full of admiration for Spurs’ attacking duo of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. Maddison, who celebrated his 28th birthday with a brace, was particularly impressive, and Guardiola was quick to acknowledge his quality.
The victory was all the more impressive given the injuries and suspensions that Postecoglou’s side had to contend with. Without first-choice central defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, Spurs paired Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin together at the heart of their defence, and the duo performed admirably.
Postecoglou’s decision to move Kulusevski back out wide and bring Maddison into the starting lineup also paid dividends, as the pair combined to devastating effect.
The win has breathed new life into Spurs’ season, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures. With their midfield running riot and their attack firing on all cylinders, Spurs are starting to look like a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
As for City, they will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat, but they will have to do so without the services of several key players. The injuries and suspensions that have plagued Guardiola’s side all season show no signs of abating, and the City boss will have to dig deep to find a solution to his team’s problems.
One thing is certain, however: Tottenham’s victory over Manchester City was a statement of intent, and it has sent a clear message to the rest of the Premier League: Spurs are back, and they mean business.
The win has also raised questions about City’s title defence. With Liverpool and Arsenal both looking strong, City will need to bounce back quickly from this defeat if they are to stay in the title race.
For Spurs, however, the future is looking bright. With a strong squad and a talented manager, they have the potential to challenge for major honours this season.
As the season continues, Spurs will be looking to build on this momentum and establish themselves as one of the top teams in the Premier League. With their dominant display against City, they have sent a clear message to the rest of the league: they are a force to be reckoned with.
In the aftermath of the game, Postecoglou was quick to praise his team’s performance, highlighting the strength and depth of his squad. “I’m delighted with the performance of the team,” he said. “We knew it would be a tough game, but we prepared well and executed our plan perfectly. The players were outstanding, and I’m proud of every single one of them.”
With Spurs’ next game just around the corner, Postecoglou will be looking to keep his team’s momentum going. With a strong squad and a talented manager, they have the potential to achieve great things this season.
As for City, they will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat and get their title defence back on track. With a number of key players injured or suspended, however, it will be a tough ask for Guardiola’s side.
