Manchester City's misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, marking the first time in Pep Guardiola's dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions.
James Maddison scored twice in the span of seven first-half minutes, while Pedro Porro netted shortly after the break and Brennan Johnson added a fourth goal deep in added time to end City's club record run of 52 consecutive home matches unbeaten in all competitions.
City remain second in the table on 23 points but are five points adrift of leaders Liverpool, with the Reds having a game in hand, while Spurs climbed to sixth on 19 points after 12 games.
Guardiola's four-time defending champions were all over the place defensively and paid the price in the 13th minute when Maddison side-footed in a cross from Dejan Kulusevksi. Maddison doubled the lead seven minutes later when he chipped the ball over grounded goalkeeper Ederson.
Porro put the match out of reach in the 52nd minute when Dominic Solanke cut back the ball for the Spaniard who unleashed a first-time effort past Ederson, and then substitute Johnson added one more in the 93rd minute in front of City's shell-shocked fans.
Man City vs Tottenham latest news
- Man City crisis deepens as Spurs run riot in huge win at the Etihad
- Spurs ratings: Kulusevski masterclass as Maddison sends statement
- Spurs eye turning point as Ange Postecoglou vindicated on landmark day
- Postecoglou makes exciting Maddison prediction after Tottenham thrash Man City
- Guardiola admits 'nothing to say' as 'fragile' Man City stunned
Good night!
21:59 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s huge win over Man City.
Find our report, ratings, reaction and analysis below!
Guardiola admits 'nothing to say' as 'fragile' Man City stunned
21:58 , Jonathan GorriePep Guardiola challenged "fragile" Manchester City to accept their reality and break a shocking slump that extended to a fifth straight loss as Tottenham ran amok at the Etihad Stadium.
The reigning champions' hopes of an unprecedented fifth successive Premier League crown are evaporating as they continue to spiral.
A run that started with last month's defeat at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup continued as Ange Postecoglou's side survived an early storm to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on the shell-shocked hosts on Saturday.
Postecoglou makes exciting Maddison prediction after Tottenham thrash Man City
21:13 , Jonathan GorrieAnge Postecoglou says there is more to come from James Maddison after the midfielder's brace inspired Tottenham to a 4-0 win over Manchester City.
Maddison celebrated his 28th birthday with two well-taken goals in the first half to set Spurs on their way to a result which Postecoglou believes will "further the progression" of his side.
Pedro Porro and substitute Brennan Johnson scored after the break as City suffered a fifth consecutive defeat, bringing to an end their run of 52 games unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium.
Spurs eye turning point as Ange Postecoglou vindicated on landmark day
20:02 , Jonathan GorrieJames Maddison scored twice on his 28th birthday, as Tottenham thrashed Manchester City 4-0 in an outstanding display at the Etihad.
Back in the Premier League side, Maddison twice burst into the box to finish superbly from close range in the first half.
Pedro Porro and substitute Brennan Johnson added further goals after the interval in a landmark result for Ange Postecoglou on what was potentially a seismic occasion in the title race.
Here are three talking points from the match…
Spurs ratings: Kulusevski masterclass as Maddison sends statement
19:38 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham condemned Manchester City to a fifth straight defeat with an outstanding 4-0 win at the Etihad, inspired by James Maddison’s first-half double.
Back in the Premier League XI, Maddison twice finished smartly after devastating runs into the City box.
Pedro Porro added a third for rampant Spurs after the break, before Brennan Johnson turned fellow sub Timo Werner's cross over the line in stoppage-time.
For Ange Postecoglou, it was easily his best result in the job, while his counterpart Pep Guardiola is now facing his roughest period as a coach.
Here’s how we rated the Spurs players at the Etihad…
Man City crisis deepens as Spurs run riot in huge win at the Etihad
19:28 , Jonathan GorriePep Guardiola fell to an unprecedented fifth consecutive defeat as Tottenham thrashed Manchester City 4-0 to send the Premier League champions further into crisis.
A first half brace from James Maddison put Spurs in control before Pedro Porro struck after the break to leave City reeling.
FT: Man City 0-4 Tottenham
19:28 , Jonathan GorrieChampions in crisis as Spurs send huge statement.
GOAL! Man City 0-4 Tottenham | Brennan Johnson '92
19:25 , Jonathan Gorrie92 mins: GOAL!
Timo Werner burns past Kyle Walker and crosses for Johnson, who taps in at the far post.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:22 , Jonathan Gorrie90 mins: Into four minutes added time.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie86 mins: City don’t appear to have anything left.
Credit to Spurs that there’s not even been the threat of a grandstand finish here.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:11 , Jonathan Gorrie79 mins: Having said that, Vicario has just pulled off a big save to deny Haaland.
De Bruyne looked to follow up and clashed into a defender, sparking a bit of an argument.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:10 , Jonathan Gorrie78 mins: Not always known for their ability to manage games, Spurs are doing it very well here.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:05 , Jonathan Gorrie73 mins: Guardiola goes to the bench to bring De Bruyne and Grealish on for Lewis and Savinho.
There’s surely not enough time here...
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie67 mins: Much will be made about City’s crisis but for Spurs to come here without their two first-choice centre-backs really is something.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
18:52 , Jonathan Gorrie59 mins: Haaland hits the crossbar from a tight angle!
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
18:49 , Jonathan GorrieHow long since opposing fans have sung 'you're getting sacked in the morning' to Guardiola? I'd wager it's never happened before. A day of firsts at the Etihad so far.
Man City 0-3 Tottenham
18:47 , Jonathan Gorrie55 mins: Spurs in dreamland. This could get even worse for City.
GOAL! Man City 0-3 Tottenham | Pedro Porro '52
18:45 , Jonathan Gorrie52 mins: GOAL!
It gets better and better for Spurs!
Kulusevski beats his man and plays the ball through to Solanke, though forces him somewhat wide.
Still, the striker rescues it and pulls back to Porro, who whips in a third for Spurs.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:41 , Jonathan Gorrie49 mins: Little about the opening stages here suggest anything different from City.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:37 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: Stones is indeed replaced by Ake...
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:37 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:36 , Jonathan GorrieLooks like Nathan Ake will be replacing John Stones...
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
18:23 , Jonathan GorrieCity are staring down the barrel of a fifth straight defeat unless they can do a Brighton on Spurs and recover from 2-0 down. Postecoglou has got his game-plan spot on so far, with Kulusevski's move back to the wing and Maddison's return to the XI looking like masterstrokes.
HT: Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:22 , Jonathan GorrieCity reeling as Spurs in dreamland.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
18:18 , Jonathan GorrieSpurs led 2-0 in their Carabao Cup win over City last month but conceded just before half-time to make for an occasionally uncomfortable second half. The visitors' challenge here is to hold out for the three minutes of stoppage-time.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:16 , Jonathan Gorrie42 mins: Foden skews an acrobatic volley over!
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:14 , Jonathan Gorrie40 mins: Opening ten minutes aside, this has been an absolute masterclass from Spurs
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
18:08 , Jonathan GorrieStating the obvious here but the next goal feels massive. If Spurs get it, and they capable of scoring whenever the counter, then we might be looking at a really significant night for all sorts of reasons. But if City score, it will be game on, with Spurs surely facing wave after wave of attacks.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:07 , Jonathan Gorrie33 mins: An awful lot of City possession but they’re doing very little with it.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:02 , Jonathan Gorrie29 mins: City look to break but Savinho’s ball completely misses Haaland.
Who could have seen this coming in those opening ten minutes?
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
18:01 , Jonathan Gorrie27 mins: City have had their chances of course and do have game changers on the bench but they look all at sea.
Spurs are cutting through their midfield with ease.
Man City 0-2 Tottenham
17:56 , Jonathan Gorrie23 mins: Spurs are purring here. They look dangerous every time they go forward.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
17:56 , Jonathan GorrieGvardiol was at fault again with a loose pass but it was a brilliant exchange between Maddison and Son, and a fine finish from the latter. The England midfielder is playing like someone with a point to prove. This now feels like a huge test of City's character as they stare down the barrel of a fifth straight defeat.
GOAL! Man City 0-2 Tottenham | James Maddison '19
17:53 , Jonathan Gorrie19 mins: GOAL!
Maddison again!
Gvardiol gives the ball away in a dangerous area and Maddison plays a one-two with Son before finishing past Ederson.
Man City 0-1 Tottenham
17:51 , Jonathan Gorrie17 mins: Ederson at full stretch to deny Son’s curling effort!
After a strong start, City look on the ropes...
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
17:49 , Jonathan GorrieThe goal will go down as a major triumph for Postecoglou's changes to the XI as Kulusevski, who is back on the wing, beat Gvardiol to Dragusin's pass on the right touchline and crossed for the returning Maddison to volley home.
Spurs score the first goal at the Etihad, as they have now done of their last three visits.
GOAL! Man City 0-1 Tottenham | James Maddison '12
17:46 , Jonathan Gorrie12 mins: GOAL!
Wow! Spurs have barely had the chance to go forward here but - out of nowhere - they take the lead!
Brilliant work from Kulusevski sees the Swede play in a brilliant ball for Maddison, who meets it at close range and fires beyond Ederson!
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:44 , Jonathan Gorrie10 mins: Big save!
A brilliant turn from Savinho allows him to drive into the box and play in Haaland but the striker’s shot is saved by Vicario.
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:43 , Jonathan Gorrie09 mins: First bit of joy for Spurs as Son’s cross almost finds the onrushing Kulusevski but Akanji deals with it.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
17:39 , Jonathan GorrieCity look in the mood and Spurs have barely managed to escape their half in the first 8 minutes. This has the makings of a long evening for the visitors, not least Yves Bissouma who was booked after 17 seconds for a foul on Foden.
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:37 , Jonathan Gorrie04 mins: Haaland forces a corner but will be disappointed to have wasted a chance after Silva’s ball freed him in the box.
His touch let him down.
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:36 , Jonathan Gorrie02 mins: Early danger for Spurs as Foden plays in Gvardiol, who stands up a cross at the back post for Haaland to nod across the box but there are no takers.
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:34 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: Gundogan lifts the resulting free-kick into the box but Akanji cannot convert at the back post.
Man City 0-0 Tottenham
17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: Bissouma booked within 30 seconds for a foul on Foden...
Man City vs Tottenham
17:33 , Jonathan GorrieKICK-OFF!
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
17:27 , Jonathan GorrieIt is a party atmosphere at the Etihad pre-match, as injured midfield Rodri parades the Ballon d'Or trophy on the pitch before kick-off. In spite of four straight defeats, the mood at City feels positive after Guardiola's contract extension and with key players beginning to return from the sidelines. Can Spurs burst their bubble?
Man City vs Tottenham
17:09 , Jonathan GorrieMicah Richards reacts to Pep Guardiola’s new deal...
"Micah has been here since the news about Pep broke" 😂
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 23, 2024
Micah Richards discusses Pep Guardiola's new deal at Manchester City 🤝 pic.twitter.com/gR4SCOBTB1
Man City vs Tottenham
16:59 , Jonathan GorrieStandard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick...
"A big, big test for Postecoglou's inconsistent Spurs."
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 23, 2024
🗣 @Dan_KP is in position to preview #MCITOT
LIVE: https://t.co/Tij7IrjgRf pic.twitter.com/qsoL9Asj3p
Man City vs Tottenham
16:42A wet one in Manchester today!
A lovely day for it 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/6OgtuaABYy
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 23, 2024
Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad Stadium
16:31 , Jonathan GorrieKulusevski has been Spurs' best player this season in a central role but it looks like he is back on the right wing this afternoon, with Brennan Johnson dropping to the bench. Presumably Postecoglou wants to give Spurs more of a midfield presence and energy against City, who will aim to dominate the ball.
As expected Dragusin and Ben Davies fill-in at centre-half and the extent of Postecoglou's injury problems is laid bare by the state of his bench. There are five teenagers among the subs, including academy pair Malachi Hardy, 16, and Callum Olusesi, 17, neither of whom have made a senior appearance. City have injury problems of their own, of course, but this feels like a real test for Spurs' creaking squad.
Man City vs Tottenham
16:26 , Jonathan GorrieAfter a recent injury crisis, that’s a strong looking bench for Man City!
Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish look potential game changers.
Confirmed Tottenham lineup
16:22 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son
Subs: Fraser, Spence, Hardy, Gray, Bergvall, Johnson, Werner, Lankshear
Confirmed Man City lineup
16:22 , Jonathan GorrieMan City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis; Gundogan, Bernardo; Savinho, Foden, Haaland
Subs: Ortega, Ake, Grealish, De Bruyne, Nunes, Wright, Simpson-Pusey, O'Reilly, McAtee
How Man City could overhaul squad after Pep Guardiola contract decision
16:07 , Jonathan GorriePep Guardiola may be staying at Manchester City, but there could still be change at the Premier League champions next summer.
City have struggled this season by their usual high standards and there is a growing belief that they will look to refresh their squad next year.
Man City vs Tottenham: Latest Premier League odds today
16:00 , Jonathan GorrieMan City to win: 40/85
Draw: 4/1
Tottenham to win: 5/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Man City: Rodri responds to Real Madrid transfer rumours after Ballon d'Or boycott
15:44 , Jonathan GorrieManchester City midfielder and newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has seemingly left the door open for a future Real Madrid transfer.
Los Blancos are reportedly in the market to fill a void in central midfield left by Toni Kroos following his retirement from football after appearing for Germany at European Championships during the summer just gone.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:43 , Jonathan GorrieMan City wins: 68
Draws: 37
Tottenham wins: 67
Ange Postecoglou makes admission over Tottenham 'scrutiny' as Christmas target set
15:42 , Jonathan GorrieAnge Postecoglou has accepted he will be under pressure if Tottenham are still mid-table at the end of a run of nine games in 30 days, starting with Saturday's visit to Manchester City.
The 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich before the international break left Spurs in 10th, with five wins and five defeats from their first 11 Premier League games of the campaign.
Ange Postecoglou reveals new Cristian Romero update as depleted Spurs face Man City test
15:34 , Jonathan GorrieAnge Postecoglou hopes Cristian Romero is nearly over the toe and hamstring problems which have hampered the Argentine in recent weeks but says Tottenham will give the defender time to return to 100 per cent fitness.
Romero, who this week became a dad for the second time, will miss Spurs' visit to Manchester City on Saturday as he continues to recover from a toe injury and a tight hamstring.
Pep Guardiola reveals stance on Man City relegation after signing new contract amid 115 charges
15:21Pep Guardiola says he will remain Manchester City manager even if they are found guilty of alleged breaches of financial rules and relegated as a punishment.
City have 115 charges of alleged breaches of financial regulations looming over them, with a verdict expected to be made public by next spring. Among the potential punishments mooted if City are found guilty of serious offences is relegation to the Championship.
Man City vs Tottenham: Premier League score prediction
15:04 , Jonathan GorrieIt’s difficult to know where either team will be after the break and, naturally, a lot depends on injuries.
Still, as poor as City have been of late, it’s almost impossible to imagine them losing for a fifth consecutive game.
Man City to win, 3-1.
Tottenham team news vs Man City today
15:01 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham are tonight set to be without both first-choice centre-backs for a daunting trip to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Cristian Romero (foot) and Micky van de Ven (hamstring) will both miss the trip to the Etihad Stadium for the second season running, with Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies expected to fill in.
Rodrigo Bentancur will serve the first of his seven-game domestic ban and is set to be replaced at No6 by Yves Bissouma, while James Maddison is fighting to return to the XI after slipping behind Pape Matar Sarr and Dejan Kulusevski in the pecking order in recent weeks.
Richarlison and Wilson Odobert (both hamstring) are long-term absentees and Mikey Moore remains unavailable following a virus, so Heung-min Son and Brennan Johnson are all but certain to flank Dominic Solanke in the front three.
Man City team news vs Tottenham today
15:01 , Jonathan GorrieManchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been ruled out for up to a month in a fresh injury blow ahead of tonight’s visit of Tottenham.
Kovacic picked up an injury on international duty with Croatia and will miss Saturday’s home Premier League match.
Guardiola explained on Friday: “Kovacic is injured. It will be a while. Three weeks or one month, more or less.”
In more positive news, the City head coach revealed that some players injured before the international break have now returned to first-team action.
“Some of them, yes,” he said. “John [Stones] trained good yesterday, Manu [Akanji] trained good yesterday, Nathan [Ake] is coming back to training. We didn’t have central defenders. Now we have three. Just Ruben [Dias] is out, but hopefully he’s coming back soon.
“I don’t know if they are ready to play 90 minutes or play from the beginning, but to see their faces is a really good boost for all of us.”
Man City vs Tottenham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
15:00 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage beginning at 5pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick at the Etihad.
Welcome
14:50 , Jonathan GorrieGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium in Manchester is at 5.30pm GMT.
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