Spurs beat Man City to blow Premier League title race open
Manchester City’s failed pursuit of Harry Kane came back to haunt them as the England captain scored twice to secure Tottenham a stunning 3-2 win at the Etihad which blew the Premier League title race back open.
An incredible match, with drama to the very end, goes the way of Spurs 👏#MCITOT pic.twitter.com/k6Xex9rjkd
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 19, 2022
Kane’s header deep into stoppage time seconds after the hosts had levelled through Riyad Mahrez’s penalty inflicted City’s first league defeat in 16 games.
This man right here?
He's one of our own. pic.twitter.com/AcHK3SLxcQ
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 19, 2022
Liverpool can now close to within three points of the leaders should they win their game in hand at home to Leeds on Wednesday.
The contrast in form between the sides could not have been starker as Tottenham had lost their previous three league games.
Record, equalled. 🔥
Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son level the all-time record for Premier League goal combinations! 👏 pic.twitter.com/SHIj8ubniV
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 19, 2022
But Antonio Conte avoided losing four on the bounce for the first time in his managerial career thanks to a dogged defensive display enlightened by flashes of brilliance by Kane and Son Heung-min on the break.