Tottenham Stuns Manchester City with Confident 2-0 Victory
Tottenham Hotspur delivered another statement performance in the Premier League as they walked away from the Etihad Stadium with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City. Under the guidance of new coach Thomas Frank, Spurs continued their flying start to the season, and once again, City found themselves undone by their most persistent bogey side.
The match began with high expectations, but City quickly fell into trouble. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Tottenham after a swift move saw Richarlison break free and deliver a sharp low cross. Initially, the goal was waved off for offside, but VAR overturned the call, sending the Spurs supporters into wild celebrations. That early strike seemed to unsettle the home side, and from there, City struggled to regain rhythm.
Much of the attention, however, was drawn to City goalkeeper James Trafford, who endured a nightmare debut at the Etihad following his £27 million return from Burnley. While Johnson’s opener was difficult to stop, Trafford nearly saw red minutes earlier after a clumsy challenge on Mohammed Kudus. His afternoon went from shaky to disastrous just before halftime, when a short pass inside his own penalty area was punished. Under pressure, Trafford gave the ball away, and it eventually landed at the feet of Joao Palhinha, who calmly slotted in Spurs’ second goal during stoppage time.
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From that moment, the momentum was firmly with Tottenham. Manchester City, who have so often relied on Erling Haaland’s lethal finishing, wasted key opportunities through both him and Marmoush. The usual fluency in attack was missing, while Spurs defended with composure, refusing to allow Guardiola’s men a route back into the game. By the end, frustration was written across the faces of the City players and staff, while the traveling fans of Tottenham reveled in another big scalp.
For Guardiola, the defeat raises pressing questions. It marked his 10th loss against Tottenham—tying the record number of defeats he has suffered against any opponent, alongside Real Madrid and Liverpool. The goalkeeper dilemma now hangs over City, as Ederson watched from the bench amid speculation about his future and possible links to Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. Trafford’s struggles will surely force the manager into difficult decisions in the coming weeks.
The afternoon grew even more troubling for City when new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri was forced off injured, replaced by Nathan Ake midway through the first half. The setback only compounded City’s problems, leaving their defense more vulnerable at key moments.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s victory was not just about exploiting errors—it was a disciplined, energetic, and confident display that reinforced their growing reputation under Frank. With their second straight triumph over City at the Etihad, Spurs once again showed they can match, and even outplay, the champions when it matters most.
It was a day to remember for Tottenham, but one to forget for Manchester City, who left their home pitch reflecting on missed chances, defensive lapses, and a goalkeeper who could not rise to the occasion.
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