In a shocking turn of events, Manchester City’s nightmare run continued as they suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
This loss marks their fifth consecutive defeat, a record-breaking streak under Pep Guardiola’s tenure.
Maddison’s Birthday Bash
James Maddison, celebrating his 28th birthday, stole the show with a brace in the opening 20 minutes. The midfielder capitalized on City’s defensive lapses, scoring two clinical goals on the counter-attack.
Spurs’ Clinical Counter-Attacks
Tottenham’s counter-attacking prowess was on full display, with Pedro Porro, a former City player, adding a third goal to extend their lead. Brennan Johnson completed the rout, leaving City’s defense exposed and their fans stunned.
City’s Struggles Continue
Despite dominating possession, City struggled to create clear-cut chances and failed to break down Tottenham’s resolute defense. Erling Haaland’s effort that hit the crossbar was the closest they came to scoring.
Table Implications
This defeat leaves City in a precarious position, potentially eight points behind league leaders Liverpool. Tottenham, on the other hand, climb to sixth place, four points further back.
As City’s losing streak continues, questions arise about their ability to recover and challenge for the title this season. Guardiola will need to find solutions quickly to avoid further setbacks and regain their winning form.