I problemi riappariranno per il Manchester City, mentre il Tottenham Hotspur si afferma al primo posto della Premier League.
Manchester City's pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title has encountered an early setback, as they were defeated by Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium. The defeat marks City's first loss in their last 16 matches against Spurs, with the London club having won their most recent encounter in April 2019.
Tottenham's new manager, Thomas Frank, got off to a strong start in his new role, with the Europa League winners taking the lead through Brennan Johnson in the first half. The goal was initially disallowed for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision, ensuring that Johnson's strike stood.
Joao Palhinha added a second goal for Spurs before half-time, helping them to the top of the Premier League table. City struggled to create chances throughout the match, with Erling Haaland missing two opportunities to pull his team back into the game. His missed chances summed up a difficult afternoon for the Norwegian striker.
Pep Guardiola expressed concern over City's performance, stating that they "missed the simple things." The City manager's concerns were justified, as the team's high line was exposed on several occasions, and their defense was left vulnerable. One such instance saw goalkeeper Stefan Ortega Trafford use his arm to block a shot from Mohammed Kudus, a move that could potentially lead to further disciplinary action.
City's defense was similarly exposed during the closing stages of the game, with Trafford making good saves to deny Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odobert in stoppage time. City also had opportunities to gain a foothold in the game, but Haaland's overhit pass to Rayan Cherki wasted one such chance.
City are reportedly considering a move for out-of-favor Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as they seek to address their goalkeeping concerns. The Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, who returned from injury for this match, is rumoured to be close to joining Galatasaray, which could free up the number one goalkeeper position at Manchester City.
Despite letting a two-goal lead slip late on in Frank's first game in charge, Spurs rarely looked in danger of suffering a similar fate in this match. The London club have yet to concede a goal in their opening two Premier League games, and Frank's impressive start has raised hopes that Tottenham could challenge for a top-four finish this season.
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