Manchester City are now six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being forced to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, a result that dealt another blow to their title ambitions. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared to be cruising toward victory after storming into a two-goal lead in the first half, but a spirited Tottenham comeback after the break ensured the champions dropped vital points in the race for the top spot. City took control early, opening the scoring after just 11 minutes. Yves Bissouma was dispossessed in midfield by Bernardo Silva, allowing Erling Haaland to feed the ball to Rayan Cherki. The winger surged toward goal and calmly fired into the bottom corner to put the visitors ahead. Cherki came close to doubling his tally soon after, weaving past challenges from Cristian Romero and Bissouma before forcing an outstanding save from Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. However, City eventually got their second goal on the stroke of half-time. A careless pass from Radu Dragusin was intercepted by Rodri, who released Silva. The Portuguese midfielder squared the ball for Antoine Semenyo to finish neatly and put City firmly in command. Tottenham responded with renewed energy after the interval. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was called into action to deny Destiny Udogie as Spurs searched for a way back into the contest. The home side found a breakthrough when Dominic Solanke raced onto a through ball from Xavi Simons and finished from close range. Although City protested for a foul on Marc Guehi in the buildup, replays showed Solanke was just onside, and the goal stood. With 20 minutes remaining, Tottenham completed their comeback in spectacular fashion. After Nico Gonzalez was caught in possession, Conor Gallagher delivered a cross that Solanke converted with an audacious scorpion kick, leaving Donnarumma helpless. Both sides pushed for a winner in the closing stages. Donnarumma produced excellent saves to deny Simons and Wilson Odobert, while City’s Tijjani Reijnders missed two headed opportunities at the other end. Despite late pressure, neither team could find a decisive goal, and the match ended all square, leaving City with ground to make up in the title chase. The result extends Tottenham’s unbeaten run and highlights City’s recent struggles to close out matches from winning positions as the Premier League season intensifies.
Manchester City Held 2-2 by Tottenham, Fall Six Points Behind Arsenal
