On October 30, in the EFL Cup match between Tottenham vs Man City, Spurs triumphed over the former Premier League champions with a score of 2-1, successfully advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face Manchester United.
Match Analysis: Tottenham vs Man City
The Tottenham vs Man City lineups showcase the different styles of their respective head coaches.
Timo Werner made an impact just five minutes into the match, scoring his first goal of the season with a powerful shot. Shortly after, Pape Sarr doubled the lead for the home side with a fantastic low drive from 25 yards out in the 20th minute.
However, Tottenham faced a setback when key defender Micky van de Ven had to be substituted in the 14th minute due to a hamstring injury. In stoppage time of the first half, Matheus Nunes pulled one back for Man City, setting the stage for a tense second half.
City’s goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, made crucial saves to deny Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Richarlison. Yet, Werner missed a golden opportunity in front of an empty net before he had to leave the pitch due to a groin injury.
Man City also suffered injuries, as Savinho was carried off on a stretcher. Despite these challenges, they managed to equalize at the very end of the match, with Yves Bissouma making a spectacular goal-line clearance just before Nico O’Reilly’s shot.
Tottenham vs Man City Stats
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Shots: Tottenham – 11; Man City – 15
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Shots on Target: Tottenham – 7; Man City – 3
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Possession: Tottenham – 31%; Man City – 69%
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Passes: Tottenham – 300; Man City – 636
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Pass Accuracy: Tottenham – 80%; Man City – 90%
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Fouls: Tottenham – 17; Man City – 6
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Yellow Cards: Tottenham – 3; Man City – 0
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Red Cards: Tottenham – 0; Man City – 0
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Offsides: Tottenham – 4; Man City – 0
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Corners: Tottenham – 4; Man City – 4
A Resurgent Tottenham Hold Out
Ange Postecoglou continues to break the trophy drought for Tottenham. With this victory over Manchester City, they have advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will take on Manchester United.
The Spurs coach has stated that he tends to win trophies in his second season, and this match seems to align with his words.
Tottenham hasn’t won any trophies since claiming this title in 2008. After suffering a loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, bouncing back against a former Premier League champion in such a significant way is certainly a reason to celebrate.
The next challenge awaits as they face another Manchester team, United, in a match scheduled for the week of December 16.
