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Dan Kilpatrick

Tottenham player ratings vs Man City: Magnificent Emerson Royal wins Jack Grealish battle

Harry Kane’s 267th Tottenham goal took him past Jimmy Greaves as the club’s all-time top scorer and earned Spurs a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Kane finished from inside the box in 15th minute in what was also his 200th Premier League goal, sealing another potentially season-altering victory over the champions.

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Spurs finished the game with 10 men after Cristian Romero was shown a second yellow card for fouling Jack Grealish in the 87th minute but they held on - helping to boost the title hopes of rivals Arsenal.

Dan Kilpatrick was at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to rate the Spurs players...

Hugo Lloris 7

Saved comfortably from Rodri in the first half but did not have a major stop to make.

Cristian Romero 7

Can have no complaints about bookings for fouls on Erling Haaland and Grealish. The first lunge on the Norwegian was foolish. But he was excellent in between.

Eric Dier 9

Made a goal-saving block from Julian Alvarez in a brilliant defensive display.

Ben Davies 9

Nearly headed home from a corner and played his part in a hugely impressive rearguard.

Emerson Royal 9

Responded to fresh competition from Pedro Porro with a magnificent display at both ends. Won a great battle with Grealish.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 9

Made Kane’s goal by pressing Rico Lewis and was terrific between the boxes. So clever at winning fouls and breaking up the play.

Rodrigo Bentancur 8

Played most of the game on a booking but covered every blade of grass and used the ball well.

Ivan Perisic 6

Improved after his horror-show at the Etihad but a bit sloppy in possession and overhit a cross to Kane from a great position.

Dejan Kulusevski 8

A great outlet down the right and gave Lewis his toughest examination yet in the Premier League.

Heung-min Son 7

A much-improved display, particularly with the ball at his feet, suggesting his confidence and form is returning.

Harry Kane 8

Made history with his 267th Spurs goal and worked tirelessly as Spurs’ focal point.

Subs

Ryan Sessegnon (Perisic 78’) 7

Played his part defensively and broke forward well for one counter.

Yves Bissouma (Son 84’) 7

Helped to see out the game.

Davinson Sanchez (Kulusevski 87’) N/A

Stood tall for final three minutes plus stoppages.

Not used: Forster, Skipp, Richarlison, Danjuma, Porro, Lenglet.

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