Spurs 2 – 2 Man City: Solanke’s Double Dents Title Hopes
Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened on Sunday as a dramatic second-half collapse allowed Tottenham Hotspur to claw back a 2-2 draw in North London.
Despite a dominant first half that saw Pep Guardiola’s side take a two-goal lead, City were left frustrated by a sensational Dominic Solanke performance and a controversial VAR decision.
Match Highlights
The game began as a masterclass in City efficiency. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a clinical low drive, and Antoine Semenyo—making his mark after his January move—doubled the advantage just before the break. At halftime, with City up 2-0, the result seemed a formality.
The Controversy: In the 53rd minute, Dominic Solanke pulled one back for Spurs. City players were incensed, claiming a foul on Marc Guéhi in the buildup, but the goal stood after a lengthy review.
The Moment of Magic: Solanke wasn’t finished. In the 71st minute, he met a Conor Gallagher cross with a breathtaking scorpion kick that looped over Gianluigi Donnarumma to level the scores.
Stat Tottenham Man City
Goals 2 2
Shots on Target 5 7
Possession 42% 58%
This result leaves Manchester City six points behind leaders Arsenal, while Spurs climb to 14th in the table. While the men struggled, the Manchester City Women’s team provided the club’s highlight of the day, dismantling Chelsea 5-1 at the Etihad to go 11 points clear at the top of the WSL.
