The City loss means that the team is unable to close the gap to table leader Arsenal, who suffered a 1-0 defeat by Everton on Saturday. There is thus still a five point difference between the teams. It was rivals Tottenham and Harry Kane who were to give Arsenal a helping hand in the golden match. The decision was to be decided already 15 minutes into the match when Kane scored and ensured that Tottenham won the match 1–0. – They are doing arch-rival Arsenal a great service here, commented Viaplay’s Kasper Wikestad. The score was the Briton’s 200th in the Premier League and also saw him take the club record for the number of goals in a Tottenham shirt. – It is difficult to put it into words. A magical moment, and to secure the victory as well. I would love to win today. And in front of the home fans. I’ll never forget that moment,” Kane told Sky Sports after the match. Haaland disappointment It was going to be a significantly harder day for the forward on the opposite half of the pitch. Erling Braut Haaland left the field goalless and never had the opportunity to make a significant impact, according to experts. – The number of runs he makes that are ignored is incredible, commented Sky Sports expert Gary Neville during the match. He was supported by former City player Micah Richards. – City must pass the ball faster, he said and pointed to Haaland. Sky claimed just before the end that Haaland had zero touches in the box and zero finishes on goal. Opta concluded the same after the end of the match. – Manchester City is not in the right place. Haaland does not get the service he deserves. And de Bruyne – what a surprise to see him on the bench again. Manchester City tried, but it wasn’t enough, Neville stated after the match. According to ESPN, it is the first time the Norwegian goes a Premier Leauge match without a shot on target. – I think it is a process. Anyone who comes here – it’s a difficult team to fit in. The way we play is unique. Erling has been fantastic. Nobody says anything when he scores, but now suddenly people are asking if there is a problem. He is a fantastic player, says City defender Kyle Walker to Sky Sports after the match. FRUSTRATED: – A frustrating game for Erling Braut Haaland, commented Viaplay’s Tor Ole Skullerud. Photo: PAUL CHILDS / Reuters Kane historic Tottenham got off to the best start on their own turf. With just over a quarter of an hour left in the match, Pierre Emile Højbjerg picked up the ball and rushed into the 16-metre area. The Dane pushed the ball on to an unmarked Kane, who was safe and put the hosts up 1–0. The goal makes Kane stand alone as the top scorer for Tottenham of all time, with 267 goals for the club. He passed Jimmy Greaves. HISTORICAL: It was a night of jubilation for Kane on Sunday. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP City gained more control of the game later in the half and had a huge opportunity to equalize just before the break. Ryhad Mahrez smashed the ball into the underside of the crossbar, but much to the visitors’ frustration, the ball bounced wide. Both teams had great opportunities after the break, but it ended up with the one goal for Kane. Tottenham’s Cristian Romero received his second yellow card just before the end and was thus sent off. City were unable to take advantage of the fact that they were one man down, and are suffering a bitter defeat in the golden game. There are only two league rounds since the teams last met. The match then ended 4–2 to Manchester City.
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