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Tottenham Hotspur 2 – 0 Manchester City<\/strong><\/p>\n

It went better than we could possibly have dreamed. Quick off the blocks and into an early lead; it’s the stuff of dreams to be two-up before half-time and the luxury of a missed penalty.<\/p>\n

There was an energy, a verve about the performance which was a delight to see. Every week, the questions which were left unanswered last season, get an answer now. How can we cope without Harry Kane? Quite nicely, if you don’t mind.<\/p>\n

Much was made beforehand of Poch’s past with Guardiola, about how the first match was a draw and the next or one soon after, was a win at the Camp Nou;\u00a0Saturday makes the present far more interesting. Tottenham took Manchester City to task, unwilling to let them settle into the destructive rhythms that they love to play.<\/p>\n

It helped that City were eager to press the self-destruct button with Aleksandar Kolarov leading the way. A sliced clearance cannoned into the net via the crossbar. Every little helps and the opening goal meant City had to press forward, leaving more space at the back.<\/p>\n

Dele Alli and Son Heung-min were outstanding in pressing and Victor Wanyama did well to stay on the pitch following his yellow card. The Kenyan concentrated on his game, working hard to keep the ball re-circulating when the opportunities present themselves.<\/p>\n

Alli scored the second, continuing his run and taking the shot first time, having carved his way through the City midfield. Crucial to the victory was the pressing which the whole team carried out to the letter. And when City worked their way through the defence, Hugo Lloris was there to stop their progress.<\/p>\n

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