Premier League: Goal Fest as City Thrash Spurs in Etihad ExtravaganzaPremier League: Goal Fest as City Thrash Spurs in Etihad Extravaganza Manchester City unleashed a goal-laden performance to demolish Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in a thrilling Premier League encounter. From the first whistle, City dominated possession and created chances at will. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 27th minute, latching onto a cross from Joao Cancelo and powering a header past Hugo Lloris. Tottenham responded with a spirited equaliser from Dejan Kulusevski, but City regained the lead through Riyad Mahrez’s stunning free-kick just before half-time. The second half was even more chaotic, with both teams trading blows. Julian Alvarez extended City’s lead in the 63rd minute, only for Emerson Royal to pull one back for Spurs six minutes later. The fireworks continued as Phil Foden sealed the victory for City with an emphatic finish in the 73rd minute. Tottenham’s resistance was finally broken as City ran out comfortable winners. Haaland’s goal was his 20th in just 13 Premier League appearances, a remarkable scoring rate. Foden’s contribution took his tally to five goals in his last four outings. Tottenham’s defeat was their first in six games under Antonio Conte, but they struggled to contain City’s relentless attack. Kulusevski’s goal was scant consolation for a team that was outplayed for long periods of the match. The Etihad Stadium witnessed an unforgettable spectacle as City produced a scintillating display of attacking football. Tottenham showed glimpses of quality, but they were simply overwhelmed by a superior team on the day. City’s victory consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League table, while Tottenham remain in fifth place. The goal fest will live long in the memory as a testament to the attacking prowess of Manchester City.
