Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-0 thrashing of Manchester City was a resounding statement of intent, but amidst the sea of impressive performances, one player stood out for all the wrong reasons: Ben Davies.
The Welsh defender, who has been a stalwart in Tottenham’s backline, had a rare off-day, earning a lackluster rating of 6.7/10. Davies’ performance was a far cry from the dominant displays of his teammates, who all seemed to be firing on all cylinders.
While Davies’ central defensive partner, Radu Dragusin, earned a respectable 7.3/10, Davies struggled to keep up with the pace of the game. He was often caught out of position, and his usual composure on the ball was nowhere to be seen.
Davies’ poor performance was a rare blip in an otherwise impressive display from Tottenham. James Maddison, who scored twice, earned a whopping 9.2/10, while Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro both impressed with ratings of 8.3/10.
Even Manchester City’s players, who were on the receiving end of a humiliating defeat, outshone Davies in terms of performance. Erling Haaland, who has been struggling to find his form, earned a 7.3/10, while Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva both earned 7.8/10 and 7.3/10 respectively.
Davies’ underwhelming display will be a cause for concern for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, who will be hoping that his defender can bounce back to form soon. With a busy schedule of fixtures coming up, Tottenham will need all their players to be firing on all cylinders if they are to maintain their momentum.
In conclusion, while Tottenham’s win over Manchester City was a resounding statement of intent, Ben Davies’ underwhelming display was a rare blip in an otherwise impressive performance. Davies will be hoping to put this performance behind him and get back to his usual self soon.
