Spurs stun Manchester City in historic 4-0 defeat
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Tottenham Hotspur delivered a seismic blow to Manchester City on Saturday, dismantling the reigning Premier League champions with a stunning 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The loss not only extended City’s woes but also marked a grim milestone for Pep Guardiola, who, for the first time in his illustrious managerial career, has suffered five consecutive defeats across all competitions.
James Maddison spearheaded Spurs’ triumph with two goals in quick succession during the first half. He opened the scoring in the 13th minute, calmly slotting in Dejan Kulusevski’s precise cross, and followed it up seven minutes later with an exquisite chip over a stranded Ederson.
Pedro Porro added to City’s misery shortly after halftime, firing a sharp first-time shot past the goalkeeper after Dominic Solanke’s clever cutback. Brennan Johnson sealed the rout deep into added time, leaving City’s home crowd in stunned silence.
The defeat shattered Manchester City’s record-breaking 52-game unbeaten streak at home across all competitions.
The defending champions, who remain second in the league on 23 points, now trail leaders Liverpool by five points, with the Reds holding a game in hand. Meanwhile, Spurs climbed to sixth in the standings, accumulating 19 points from 12 matches.
Guardiola’s side, typically dominant, was uncharacteristically disorganized defensively, paving the way for Tottenham’s clinical display. With City struggling to regain their rhythm, the defeat has raised questions about their capacity to maintain their title defense this season.
