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Manchester City vs Tottenham: Guardiola sets unwanted record as Spurs destroy champions at Etihad
Manchester City suffered a shocking 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium, marking the end of their record-breaking 52-game unbeaten home streak.
The result also handed Pep Guardiola his fifth consecutive loss—a personal worst in his managerial career.
The game kicked off with an electrifying start for Spurs as James Maddison struck a cushioned volley in the 13th minute to open the scoring.
City’s defensive frailties were on full display, leaving their fans stunned as the visitors sliced through their setup with ease.
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Maddison further compounded City’s misery before halftime, netting his second goal with a clever finish. The home crowd was left in disbelief as Tottenham dominated proceedings and exposed Guardiola’s side’s vulnerabilities.
Pedro Porro added a third goal on the hour mark, effectively sealing the game and leaving City with an insurmountable task. Despite their late efforts to stage a comeback, City failed to find the back of the net, with Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland cutting a frustrated figure throughout the encounter.
Spurs delivered the final blow in stoppage time, scoring a fourth goal to cap a remarkable performance and heap further humiliation on the defending champions.
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The defeat not only ended City’s long-standing unbeaten run at home, dating back to November 2022 but also left them trailing league leaders Liverpool by five points.
Guardiola’s men now face an uphill battle as they prepare for a challenging trip to Anfield in their next match.
Man City have lost five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since April 2006 😲 pic.twitter.com/yZ6detS0Pk
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 23, 2024