Overview

• Brennan Johnson opened the scoring after a flowing move, and Joao Palhinha added a second on his first start by capitalizing on a City error.
• Manchester City fell to their first defeat of the season and just their second home loss of 2025.
• Under Thomas Frank, Tottenham has begun the campaign with two wins from two and sits provisionally atop the table.
• Spurs extended a strong run at the Etihad, making it three seasons without a defeat there, with notable results including last season’s 4-0 win and a 3-3 draw in 2023/24.
• City, who opened with a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton, produced a subdued display against Tottenham.