Manchester City may have just blown new life into their season with an incredible comeback victory over Tottenham.
It initially looked as though it would be another one of those days in quick succession for City who went into the game off the back of two defeats. A flat first-half display turned into disaster late on when two Ederson errors led to Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal scoring within moments of each other.
The team was met with jeers at the break but it appeared to light the required fire as they came out for the second half with a point to prove and levelled scores within five minutes through Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland. A double from the sublime Riyad Mahrez secured the win and got Pep Guardiola's side back to winning ways.
Here are four moments you may have missed from the thrilling game.
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Fans boo - then show support
It was impossible to miss the bellowing boos that echoed around the Etihad upon the half-time whistle. Boos have been rare from City fans in recent years and on the few occasions they have been used it's usually been in the direction of officials.
That certainly wasn't the case this time around and the fans' discontent with the players was as clear as it was striking. Yet, after those frustrations subsided the support returned at the start of the second half and they got behind their team. It didn't take long for the support to be rewarded.
Mahrez silences crowd
The booing was clearly heard by the players and might not have been appreciated that much, despite the wake-up call it may well have provided. After scoring the first of his goals, capitalising on a mistake before beating Hugo Lloris at the near post, Mahrez's celebration was telling.
He ran away cheering before lifting a finger to his lips in a 'shhh' gesture, presumably in response to those half-time jeers.
Lewis ovation
Rico Lewis was back in the team after being left out of the derby defeat and what a difference he made. City appear to have much more control with the teenager in the side and he put in another fantastic performance. As well as being excellent on the ball and taking up correct positions, he made a crucial block to deny Ivan Peresic before City took the lead.
Supporters have quickly become enamoured with the latest local hero and he earned a standing ovation upon his withdrawal, with chants of 'Rico, Rico, Rico!' ringing around the Etihad.
Alvarez thanks a fan
Julian Alvarez returned to the starting XI and did so with a bang, turning in City's first goal of the evening to spark the turnaround. After the match, he spotted a fan wearing a River Plate jersey, the club he joined the Blues from, and he handed not only his own shirt but his shorts to the supporter! Jack Grealish also gave his shirt away.
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