MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 6 The Brazilian was having a good game until his weak pass out to Rodri was intercepted, allowing Spurs to take the lead. He did manage to grab an assist late on, finding Mahrez with a long ball. EPA
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 6 The Brazilian was having a good game until his weak pass out to Rodri was intercepted, allowing Spurs to take the lead. He did manage to grab an assist late on, finding Mahrez with a long ball. EPA
Rico Lewis – 7 The 18-year-old had a hard job drifting from fullback into midfield, but he did well and had a deflected shot well saved as City searched for goals. Action Images
Rico Lewis – 7 The 18-year-old had a hard job drifting from fullback into midfield, but he did well and had a deflected shot well saved as City searched for goals. Action Images
John Stones – 6 Made a number of important sliding tackles as well as a key clearance to stop Son breaking away. He helped his side keep their lead with a number of strong blocks. Reuters
John Stones – 6 Made a number of important sliding tackles as well as a key clearance to stop Son breaking away. He helped his side keep their lead with a number of strong blocks. Reuters
Manuel Akanji – 6 The Swiss defender had a shaky start, nearly fumbling the ball straight to Kane, but he improved, driving forward on many occasions. AFP
Manuel Akanji – 6 The Swiss defender had a shaky start, nearly fumbling the ball straight to Kane, but he improved, driving forward on many occasions. AFP
Nathan Ake – 8 The defender had a really strong game, making several vital sliding challenges to stop Spurs on the attack. He also made a vital header to stop Kane getting the ball at the back post. AP
Nathan Ake – 8 The defender had a really strong game, making several vital sliding challenges to stop Spurs on the attack. He also made a vital header to stop Kane getting the ball at the back post. AP
Rodri – 6 The 26-year-old was left short by a weak Ederson pass and was helpless as Spurs took advantage to open the scoring. Getty
Rodri – 6 The 26-year-old was left short by a weak Ederson pass and was helpless as Spurs took advantage to open the scoring. Getty
Ilkay Gundogan – 7 The captain impressed in the middle, passing the ball straight through the Spurs midfield. He fired a cross to the back post as his side tried to break Spurs down. AP
Ilkay Gundogan – 7 The captain impressed in the middle, passing the ball straight through the Spurs midfield. He fired a cross to the back post as his side tried to break Spurs down. AP
Jack Grealish – 7 The winger showed off some skilful passing and was always ready to break away with the ball. His defensive workrate was also key as he made a sliding tackle to stop Son on the attack. AP
Jack Grealish – 7 The winger showed off some skilful passing and was always ready to break away with the ball. His defensive workrate was also key as he made a sliding tackle to stop Son on the attack. AP
Riyhad Mahrez – 9 The Algerian was City’s best performer with his electric dribbling and vision setting up all of his side’s goals. After claiming an assist, he went on to slot away two brilliant goals. EPA
Riyhad Mahrez – 9 The Algerian was City’s best performer with his electric dribbling and vision setting up all of his side’s goals. After claiming an assist, he went on to slot away two brilliant goals. EPA
Julian Alvarez – 7 The youngster looked bright as he tried to find space behind the defenders, drawing them away from Haaland. He grabbed a scrappy but well-taken goal just after half time as City started their comeback. AFP
Julian Alvarez – 7 The youngster looked bright as he tried to find space behind the defenders, drawing them away from Haaland. He grabbed a scrappy but well-taken goal just after half time as City started their comeback. AFP
Erling Haaland – 7 The Norwegian kicked into gear as the game went on. After having a shot saved well by Lloris, he went on to claim another goal with an easy header to draw City level. Getty
Erling Haaland – 7 The Norwegian kicked into gear as the game went on. After having a shot saved well by Lloris, he went on to claim another goal with an easy header to draw City level. Getty
SUBS: Benardo Silva (Ilkay Gundogan 80”) – N/A The midfielder made sure to make his mark, clearing the ball up the pitch and applying constant pressure on Spurs’ defence. Reuters
SUBS: Benardo Silva (Ilkay Gundogan 80”) – N/A The midfielder made sure to make his mark, clearing the ball up the pitch and applying constant pressure on Spurs’ defence. Reuters
Kyle Walker (Rico Lewis 83”) – N/A Replacing the injured Lewis, the defender didn’t have a lot to do as his side launched attack after attack. Getty
Kyle Walker (Rico Lewis 83”) – N/A Replacing the injured Lewis, the defender didn’t have a lot to do as his side launched attack after attack. Getty
Ruben Dias (Erling Haalnd 90”) – N/A Little to do. PA
Ruben Dias (Erling Haalnd 90”) – N/A Little to do. PA
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 4 The Frenchman started well but ended badly as he let in four, one at his near post. His poor positioning and desire to come out of goal helped City make their comeback. Reuters
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 4 The Frenchman started well but ended badly as he let in four, one at his near post. His poor positioning and desire to come out of goal helped City make their comeback. Reuters
Emerson Royal – 6 Having made several good runs down the wing early on, the Brazilian got his reward as he doubled Tottenham's lead before later being subbed off. Reuters
Emerson Royal – 6 Having made several good runs down the wing early on, the Brazilian got his reward as he doubled Tottenham's lead before later being subbed off. Reuters
Cristian Romero – 5 The centre-back was booked early on so had to restrain himself, but made sure not to sit back. He denied Grealish on the break with a good tackle. Reuters
Cristian Romero – 5 The centre-back was booked early on so had to restrain himself, but made sure not to sit back. He denied Grealish on the break with a good tackle. Reuters
Eric Dier – 5 Made a good block from an Alvarez shot in the box but was sloppy in the latter stages under pressure. AP
Eric Dier – 5 Made a good block from an Alvarez shot in the box but was sloppy in the latter stages under pressure. AP
Ben Davies – 5 The 29-year-old gave away several fouls and allowed Mahrez to get his shot off in the box as City took the lead. He put in some good crosses but wasn’t at his best. AFP
Ben Davies – 5 The 29-year-old gave away several fouls and allowed Mahrez to get his shot off in the box as City took the lead. He put in some good crosses but wasn’t at his best. AFP
Ivan Perisic – 4 The Croatian was taken off in the second half after a poor showing in which he was beaten by Mahrez almost every time. Despite a few good attacks, he didn’t play well. Getty
Ivan Perisic – 4 The Croatian was taken off in the second half after a poor showing in which he was beaten by Mahrez almost every time. Despite a few good attacks, he didn’t play well. Getty
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 5 The midfielder made some good blocks at the back, including one which stopped a certain City goal. However, he didn’t look good under pressure, often kicking the ball out of play. PA
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 5 The midfielder made some good blocks at the back, including one which stopped a certain City goal. However, he didn’t look good under pressure, often kicking the ball out of play. PA
Rodrgio Bentancur – 7 Easily Spurs’ best player, the midfielder showcased some accurate passing and always looked calm in the middle as he helped his side transition from defence to attack. Action Images
Rodrgio Bentancur – 7 Easily Spurs’ best player, the midfielder showcased some accurate passing and always looked calm in the middle as he helped his side transition from defence to attack. Action Images
Dejan Kulusevksi – 6 The Swedish attacker chased down every ball and looked dangerous on the break. He claimed his goal well after pouncing on a City mistake, and helped to create other chances. AP
Dejan Kulusevksi – 6 The Swedish attacker chased down every ball and looked dangerous on the break. He claimed his goal well after pouncing on a City mistake, and helped to create other chances. AP
Son Heung-min – 6 The attacker didn’t get his usual time on the ball and when he did, he didn’t shine. He had one good chance, a header, which he fired goalward, but Ederson saved well. PA
Son Heung-min – 6 The attacker didn’t get his usual time on the ball and when he did, he didn’t shine. He had one good chance, a header, which he fired goalward, but Ederson saved well. PA
Harry Kane – 6 The Spurs skipper held up the ball brilliantly as he tried to kickstart several attacks, dropping deep to get possession. He was constantly surrounded in the box, but his persistence led to Tottenham's second. Reuters
Harry Kane – 6 The Spurs skipper held up the ball brilliantly as he tried to kickstart several attacks, dropping deep to get possession. He was constantly surrounded in the box, but his persistence led to Tottenham's second. Reuters
SUBS: Ryan Sessengon (Ivan Perisic 68”) – 6 Came on to face Mahrez but couldn't stop him. AP
SUBS: Ryan Sessengon (Ivan Perisic 68”) – 6 Came on to face Mahrez but couldn't stop him. AP
Yves Bissouma (Rodrigo Bentancur 74”) – 5 Added energy in the middle late on, but also gave away some unnecessary fouls. AP
Yves Bissouma (Rodrigo Bentancur 74”) – 5 Added energy in the middle late on, but also gave away some unnecessary fouls. AP
Clement Lenglet (Ben Davies77”) – 5 It was a poor showing from the defender, with his only key involvement allowing Mahrez to slide past him. Getty
Clement Lenglet (Ben Davies77”) – 5 It was a poor showing from the defender, with his only key involvement allowing Mahrez to slide past him. Getty
Richarlison (Emerson Royal 77”) – 5 The attacker was saved by VAR, which deemed him to not have blocked a shot with his hand in the box. Reuters
Richarlison (Emerson Royal 77”) – 5 The attacker was saved by VAR, which deemed him to not have blocked a shot with his hand in the box. Reuters

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City narrow Arsenal's Premier League lead after brilliant fightback at Etihad Stadium

Harry McBain

January 20, 2023

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Manchester City cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to five points with a thrilling fightback to beat Tottenham 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium.

Just when the champion's title defence looked in danger of suffering another blow as they trailed 2-0 at halftime, goals from Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland and two from Riyadh Mahrez settled a see-saw contest in their favour.

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Manchester City demolish Tottenham after Mahrez inspires second-half goal onslaught

After the derby loss to Manchester United last weekend, City watched Arsenal open up an eight-point advantage at the top of the standings and risked losing further ground as Tottenham raced into a commanding first-half lead through goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal.

But a rousing fightback after the break saw City score three times in 12 minutes.

Mahrez had put the home team ahead in the 63rd minute and he killed off any chance of a late twist when breaking away to score again in the 90th minute.

City face Wolves on Sunday and can move to within two points of Arsenal before the Londoners host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium later in the day.

Player ratings from the Etihad Stadium can be seen in the gallery above. To view the next image, just swipe.

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