Man City 3-3 Tottenham: Kulusevski Saves Spurs in Thrilling Draw
Tottenham halted their series of losses at the Etihad with an exhilarating 3-3 tie, courtesy of a last-minute header by Dejan Kulusevski that added a dramatic touch. The match was a thrilling ride, with Spurs coming close to squandering their advantage but ultimately rescued by Kulusevski’s remarkable performance.
The game commenced with Tottenham displaying tenacity despite grappling with numerous injuries. They remained committed to Ange Postecoglou’s assertive and proactive approach, seizing the lead in the initial half through a skillfully executed counter-attack goal delivered by Son Heung-min. Nevertheless, the visitors encountered defensive problems shortly after.
During the initial 45 minutes, Manchester City had several opportunities to score, but both Jeremy Doku and Julian Alvarez were unlucky as their shots hit the crossbar. Despite these missed chances, City successfully entered halftime with a lead. Unfortunately, Son unintentionally scored an own goal only a few minutes after his initial goal, bringing the game to a draw.
City then executed a complex play, which led to Phil Foden giving them the advantage once again. However, Tottenham made a comeback in the second half and rightfully leveled the score through Giovanni Lo Celso. The game appeared to be heading towards a tie until the thrilling climax took place.
Just as it seemed that Spurs had lost the game, Yves Bissouma’s error resulted in a goal by Jack Grealish, giving City the advantage once more. However, Tottenham’s hopes were revived when Kulusevski scored a late header, securing a draw and bringing great relief to their supporters.
The match was not without its share of controversy, as during injury time, there was a disagreement when Jack Grealish seemed to have a clear path towards scoring a goal. Nevertheless, the match came to a halt because of a previous foul committed against Erling Haaland.
In general, it was a thrilling game that demonstrated the resolve and competitive nature of both squads. Tottenham will be content with breaking their streak of losses at the Etihad, whereas City will feel let down for allowing the win to elude them.