Ex- Tottenham striker Gary Lineker bemoaned his former side’s “Spursy” collapse as the North Londoners crumbled against Manchester City.
Antonio Conte’s men looked to be en-route to a shock victory at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday evening after goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal had put them in firm control at half-time. Two goals in two minutes from Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland after the break levelled matters before a Riyad Mahrez brace wrapped up a crucial three points for Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions.
Victory was crucial for City in the fact that it saw them reduce the gap to current Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points ahead of what looks to be a pivotal weekend. Meanwhile, Spurs have been condemned to their third Premier League defeat in their last four matches - the latest being all the more painful considering the position they had found themselves in at the break.
