Tottenham Hotspur struggled to score against Manchester City, despite a strong second half performance. The visitors fell behind early on with an Erling Haaland tap-in goal and couldn’t find the net despite numerous chances.
Spurs dominated possession in the first half but failed to create clear-cut opportunities. Doku’s attacking threat was neutralized by Pedro Porro, while Brennan Johnson caused issues for Spurs’ defense.
Goalkeeper Vicario had a solid first half, making one key save at full stretch. The second half saw Spurs improve their chances, but Haaland sealed the win with a tap-in goal deep into injury time.
Haaland’s second attempt on goal was waved off by VAR after a handball claim, leaving City with a 1-0 victory. Despite the loss, Spurs’ performance against a top team is encouraging, and they look set to bounce back from recent struggles.
Source: https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2025/2/26/24373635/tottenham-hotspur-0-1-manchester-city-spurs-fall-in-hard-fought-match