Manchester City endured a tough evening at the Etihad as they fell to a 4-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in their first match after the November international break.
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Despite welcoming back key players, including John Stones and Manuel Akanji from injury—both of whom started, with Nathan Ake making a second-half appearance—the reigning champions were unable to find their rhythm.
Rodri provided a pre-game highlight by showcasing his Ballon d’Or trophy on the pitch, energizing the home crowd, but the mood shifted quickly once the match began.
City started with intensity, spearheaded by Erling Haaland, Savinho, and Phil Foden, seeking an early breakthrough. However, Tottenham proved ruthlessly efficient, with James Maddison striking twice in the first half to give the visitors a commanding lead at the break.
The second half saw Spurs extend their advantage as Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson added to City’s misery on a challenging night for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Next up, City return to the Etihad on Tuesday for a pivotal Champions League clash against Feyenoord. They’ll then head to Anfield on Sunday for a high-stakes Premier League showdown with leaders Liverpool.
Catch the extended highlights of the match above.
