Manchester City have pulled one back right before half-time to get themselves back into the game.
The first half saw Tottenham stun the visitors with two goals in the first 30 minutes.
Just 5 minutes into the game, Timo Werner finished off a brilliant counter attacking move to give the home side the lead.
And 20 minutes later, 22-year-old Pape Matar Sarr scored a stunner from 20-yards-out to make it 2-0.
Savinho too much to handle for Destiny Udogie
Spurs did suffer a major setback with Micky van de Ven suffering a hamstring injury, which saw him being replaced by Destiny Udogie.
And the Italian defender was partly at fault for Manchester City’s goal right at the death of half-time.
Savinho showed incredible footwork to get past Udogie with ease before floating in a cross towards the backpost where Nunes was left unmarked as he finished it past the keeper expertly.
Watch the goal below:
Matheus Nunes pulls one back for Manchester City.
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The goal has got Pep Guardiola’s side back into the game, who will now have 45 minutes to try and conjure up a comeback.
However, this means Spurs will have plenty of opportunities on the break as City commit men upfront. The second half promises to be an exciting one.
Micky van de Ven’s injury a blow to Tottenham
Micky van de Ven’s injury will come as a huge blow for Spurs. The Dutch defender is one of the best players at the club, in fact, he has been labelled as the best defender in the league at the moment after his consistent performances this season.
The seriousness of his injury remains to be seen but his judging his emotional reaction, it did not look good.
