Tottenham Hotspur delivered a resounding statement at the Etihad Stadium, cruising to a commanding 4-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City. The defeat, which marked Pep Guardiola's fifth consecutive loss—the longest losing streak of his managerial career—comes just days after he inked a contract extension, intensifying scrutiny on City’s faltering campaign.
Spurs, under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou, were unstoppable from the outset. James Maddison, celebrating his 28th birthday, struck twice in the opening 20 minutes, putting Tottenham firmly in control. City’s Erling Haaland missed two early chances, allowing Maddison to capitalize on the game’s momentum. The midfielder first scored in the 13th minute with a superb strike from a Dejan Kulusevski cross. Just minutes later, he pounced again, taking advantage of a misplaced pass from City’s Josko Gvardiol, doubling Tottenham’s lead after a slick assist from Son Heung-min.
Tottenham’s relentless attack continued after the break, with Pedro Porro adding to the tally in the 52nd minute, finishing off a well-orchestrated play initiated by Dominic Solanke. City’s home crowd began to thin out as the clock wound down, and those who left early missed a final flourish: a brilliant assist from Timo Werner setting up Brennan Johnson’s stoppage-time goal, sealing the rout.
The defeat puts Guardiola in an increasingly challenging position as he aims to guide City to a historic fifth consecutive Premier League title, with this latest loss underscoring the significant obstacles ahead.
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