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    Gary Neville slams Man City for bizarre tactic during Tottenham defeat as Pep Guardiola suffers huge title blow

    GARY NEVILLE was dumbfounded by Manchester City’s tactics in a costly 1-0 defeat at Tottenham.Pep Guardiola’s misfiring champs remain five points behind leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand.
    Even Man City boss Pep Guardiola himself couldn’t believe all he sawCredit: Rex
    Erling Haaland didn’t have a single goal attempt in the loss at SpursCredit: Getty
    And Manchester United legend Neville was amazed at the poor service for goal machine Erling Haaland.
    The star summer buy had netted 25 times in 19 Premier League games – but in his 20th match on Sunday he failed to have a single shot for the first time.
    Passer-in-chief Kevin de Bruyne was left on the bench until the 59th minute.
    And even though City were behind from Harry Kane’s historic strike on the quarter-hour mark, Guardiola’s men couldn’t even break through after Cristian Romero’s late red card.
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    Neville told Sky Sports: “Haaland is making the runs. He is ready to go, they (City players) are just not playing them.
    “The amount of runs he makes that get ignored is incredible.”
    Fellow pundits Graeme Souness and Micah Richards agreed.
    Former Liverpool hardman Souness said: “Haaland and De Bruyne are the most successful partnership in the Premier League.”
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    And ex-City defender Richards said: “In fairness to Haaland he’s making SO many runs and no one is seeing him.”
    Guardiola tried out a new look, with Julian Alvarez partnering Haaland.
    Behind them midfielders Rodri and Bernardo Silva were flanked by Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish.

    But City struggled against Spurs’ stubborn defending and pacy counter-attacks.
    And Kane’s drilled winner took him to a Tottenham record of 267 goals, passing fellow England great Jimmy Greaves.
    Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was shocked at how Man City ignored the runs of Erling HaalandCredit: PA More

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    Arsenal fans all say the same thing as Harry Kane’s winner against Man City hands neighbours huge title boost

    ARSENAL fans are celebrating rivals Tottenham’s surprise triumph over Manchester City by remembering Harry Kane’s Gooner past.Kane’s winner after 15 minutes led Spurs to a 1-0 victory over the Gunners’ Premier League title rivals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    Tottenham superstar Harry Kane scored the winner against Manchester CityCredit: Getty
    The star striker also broke club legend Jimmy Greaves’ scoring record as he netted his 267th goal for the North Londoners.
    The England international made history with Tottenham, but cheeky Gooners claim he remembered his Arsenal past.
    The 29-year-old started his football journey with Spurs’ rivals as a child.
    But Kane was dropped from Arsenal’s famous Hale End academy for being “chubby” in 2002.

    However, that didn’t stop certain Gooners from praising the England skipper, who denied City the chance of coming closer to Mikel Arteta’s highfliers.
    This comes after Arsenal lost only their second Prem match this season against Everton, but Kane’s winner made sure the Citizens wouldn’t cut the deficit to two points.
    One fan tweeted: “Proper @Arsenal fan. Congratulations on your milestone.”
    Another posted: “Harry Kane can’t wait for the Arsenal trophy parade.”
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    A third wrote: “Tottenham and Harry Kane helping Arsenal win the title, the reason to have a good neighbour…. the Premier League is coming to North London.”
    This fan said: “Agent Harry Kane to the rescue. Once a Gooner, always one! Thank you, Tottenham.”
    And that one tweeted: “Arsenal Haters: Arsenal won’t win the Trophy this season (After the Everton defeat).
    “Agent Harry Kane: Hold my beer against Man City.”
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    Arsenal fans remembered Harry Kane’s past as a young Gooner
    But no one was happier than Kane after his landmark goal for Antonio Conte’s side.
    The Tottenham superstar said: “It is hard to put into words. Just a magical moment, I was desperate to do it with a win as well. I wanted to win so bad.
    “Once we went 1-0 up it was about just keeping a clean sheet. To do it in front of the home fans, it is a moment I will never forget.
    “There has been so much talk about it the last couple of weeks, I just wanted to get it done as soon as possible. To do it in a big game against one of the best teams in the world. It is a special feeling.” More

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    Spurs boss Conte rings Kane in dressing room to congratulate him on breaking Greaves’ record after gallbladder surgery

    ANTONIO CONTE was straight on the phone to Harry Kane after his Tottenham star’s record-breaking matchwinner against Manchester City.The striker grabbed the only goal of the game as Spurs defeated the Cityzens in North London.

    Harry Kane is congratulated on the phone by Antonio ConteCredit: Sky Sports
    The Italian was watching from home following his recent surgeryCredit: Sky Sports

    That was his 267th strike for the club and saw him move ahead of Jimmy Greaves as the club’s all-time top scorer.
    And as soon as he was in the dressing-room the absent Conte was straight on the blower to his superstar.
    And although much of the conversation is difficult to listen in to, Conte can clearly be heard saying “you make me proud”.
    The Italian gaffer also posted a photo on his Instagram account showing Kane being mobbed by his team-mates after the game.

    Conte captioned it: “Always with You, even from afar. Proud of the whole Team.”
    Spurs managed to topple the reigning champions without their manager following his recent op as he is still in Turin recovering.
    Conte, 53, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday to undergo surgery after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
    Tottenham then confirmed that their manager has been diagnosed with cholecystitis which is inflammation of the gallbladder.
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    Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini led the team in his absence.
    The magic moment came with Spurs’ first attack when midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg intercepted a loose pass just outside of the box City.
    He drew in a couple of defenders before squaring it right to Kane, and the hotshot expertly slotted past Ederson into the bottom corner.
    Kane said afterwards: “It’s hard to put into words and I’m so glad it came in a win.
    “We worked so hard to keep a clean sheet. It was so special to do it in front of the fans.
    “There has been so much talk about it in the last couple of weeks and to do it in such a big game is even more special.
    “It is a great feeling. When I started playing regularly it wasn’t even in my imagination to score 200 Premier League goals and I have a few more years left so hopefully there are more to come.
    “[Jimmy Greaves] is a complete hero, one of the best strikers to play the game so to be in that conversation is special. And to overtake him is a huge moment for me.”
    And to make the day even sweeter it was also Kane’s 200th Premier League goal.
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    The England captain, 29, is only the third player ever to hit a double century since the restructure of the top-flight in 1992.
    Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is on 208 while Alan Shearer is top dog with 260.
    Harry Kane is Tottenham’s record scorer after his 267th goal for the clubCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Harry Kane BEATS Jimmy Greaves’ all-time goal record as he fires Tottenham to victory over Man City

    HARRY KANE is Tottenham’s record scorer after grabbing his 267th goal.The star scored the only goal against Manchester City to surpass the legendary Jimmy Graves’ long-held record which has stood for 53 years.
    Harry Kane is Tottenham’s all-time club record scorerCredit: Getty
    The striker grabbed his 267th goal for the club against Man CityCredit: Getty
    And to make the moment even sweeter it was also his 200th Premier League goal.
    The England captain, 29, is only the third player ever to hit a double century since the restructure of the top-flight in 1992.
    Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is on 208 while Alan Shearer is top dog with 260.
    The magic moment came with Spurs’ first attack of this afternoon’s Premier League showdown in North London.
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    Midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg intercepted a loose pass just outside of the box City.
    He drew in a couple of defenders before squaring it right to Kane, and the hotshot expertly slotted past Ederson into the bottom corner.
    Kane said afterwards: “It’s hard to put into words and I’m so glad it came in a win.
    “We worked so hard to keep a clean sheet. It was so special to do it in front of the fans.
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    “There has been so much talk about it in the last couple of weeks and to do it in such a big game is even more special.
    “It is a great feeling. When I started playing regularly it wasn’t even in my imagination to score 200 Premier League goals and I have a few more years left so hopefully there are more to come.
    “[Jimmy Greaves] is a complete hero, one of the best strikers to play the game so to be in that conversation is special. And to overtake him is a huge moment for me.”
    Despite the personal accolades, Kane has still yet to taste silverware with Tottenham but he has been adamant that a move is not on his mind.
    Kane, who is about to enter the final year of his deal in North London, last month: “I am concentrating on this season.
    “There will always be talk about my future, I just want to focus on my job on the pitch.
    “There is a long way to go, a lot to play for like the Champions League, FA Cup and that is what my focus is on.”
    Jimmy Greaves held the previous record with 266 goals for the North London clubCredit: Alamy
    Kane has now surpassed the legend in the all-time scoring charts for SpursCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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    Tottenham 1 Man City 0: Spurs do bitter rivals Arsenal HUGE favour as record-breaker Kane dents City titles hopes

    IT’S a funny old game, as the second highest goalscorer in Tottenham’s history often used to note. Eighteen months ago, Harry Kane was begging for a transfer to Manchester City, yet here he was overhauling the great Jimmy Greaves as the most productive filler of onion bags this famous old club has ever known. 
    Harry Kane is now Tottenham’s record goalscorerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The striker broke the deadlock with his 267th goal for SpursCredit: Reuters
    Cristian Stellini led Tottenham to victory in the absence of boss Antonio ConteCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Pep Guardiola’s City side failed to close the gap on leaders ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    And it was funny that the England captain should score his landmark 267th Tottenham goal against Pep Guardiola’s City. 
    And funny, if you’re not a Spurs fan, that his goal might play a part in handing the Premier title to Arsenal. 
    Still, this was a mighty achievement for Kane. These historic records do not fall with great regularity in age where there are so few long-serving players. 
    Kane is a throwback. Even his failed escape attempt was charmingly naive. 

    “How are we going to force this move then?”
    “Let’s do an interview with Gary Neville while playing a round of golf, that should do the trick.” 
    It didn’t work, of course, and City didn’t force the issue after an initial bid was rejected because they were confident of landing Erling Haaland 12 months later anyway. 
    Kane’s strike was also his 200th Premier League goal, he stands only eight behind Wayne Rooney in second place on that list.
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    Although for those who remember football existed before the Premier League, Greaves’ record of 357 English top-flight goals looks out of sight even to the 29-year-old Kane.
    The most extraordinary thing about Kane is that he is a very long way from being a mere goal poacher. 
    Increasingly, his assist count and his ability to drop deep and influence play has been as impressive as his scoring.
    Less than a minute after Kane had side-footed past Ederson to hand Spurs a 15th-minute lead, and the big screens read ‘Congratulations Harry – 267’ – Kane barged Bernardo Silva off the ball to win possession and earned another massive roar.  
    There is still some debate about whether the Greaves record should have read 268 rather than 266, as he scored twice in a Charity Shield and nobody has ever known whether that fixture is competitive or a friendly. 
    Kane, of course, has never played in the annual match between the champions and the FA Cup holders because Spurs haven’t won either competition since he was born. 
    He will surely pass that slightly higher figure, even if this does turn out to be his final season in a lillywhite shirt. 
    Kane wanted to join City to win silverware. Instead, he has so far had to settle for individual accolades – Golden Boots at the World Cup and in the Premier League as well as the capture of Greaves’ record. 
    Phe Tottenham scoreboard paid tribute to Harry Kane after his record-breaking strikeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    This result – finished off with ten men after the late sending off of Cristian Romero – increased Tottenham’s chances of Champions League football next season, as City’s hoodoo at the new White Hart Lane continued.
    Remarkably, Guardiola’s men have lost five out of five here, without scoring a single goal.
    Arsenal’s defeat at Everton on Saturday means City remain just five points behind the leaders with a trip to the Emirates coming up on Wednesday week.  
    But Guardiola’s famously hyperactive mind seems especially restless right now. His ‘Pep roulette’ routine was in full flow with Kevin De Bruyne benched for the opening hour – and it cost City.
    Antonio Conte was not here to witness Kane’s historic moment. The Spurs boss remains in Italy, recovering from an operation to remove his gallbladder. 
    But Tottenham didn’t seem to miss his frenetic touchline cheerleading. Under the charge of Conte’s assistant, Cristian Stellini, they were absolutely   
    Kane’s moment arrived when Rodri produced an unusually sloppy pass on the edge of his own area, aimed at full-back Rico Lewis. 
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg pounced to rob the kid and thread a pass through, which Kane slotted into the far corner and spark jubilation. 
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was outstanding as Spurs triumphedCredit: Getty
    Kane was never likely to rest on his and his challenge on Bernardo instantly proved as much.
    Haaland’s most notable moment came when he was cleaned out by Cristian Romero, Tottenham’s gloriously old-school Argentinian centre-half.
    City dominated possession, Jack Grealish bent a shot wide and Riyad Mahrez twanged the crossbar with a firecracker.
    But City only really imposed themselves once Guardiola decided he might be an idea to bring on his best player, De Bruyne, on the hour.
    Soon the Belgian was feeding Grealish for a shot deflected over by Eric Dier, and then Alvarez, whose rising shot went narrowly wide.
    At the other end, though, Kane was threatening a second. He slid in at the back post but couldn’t quite connect with a low Ivan Perisic centre, then he dragged a shot wide, before he ploughed through two defenders and was denied by an onrushing Ederson blocking with his body.
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    Romero chopped down Grealish for his second yellow card in the 87th minute but Spurs held firm. 
    Kane may never win a trophy with this club but his place in the pantheon of Tottenham greats is always assured. 
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    Antonio Conte WILL miss Tottenham’s crunch clash with Man City after undergoing gallbladder surgery

    ANTONIO CONTE will miss Tottenham’s crunch clash with Manchester City after undergoing gallbladder surgery.Spurs face the Cityzens at home this afternoon in the Premier League.
    Spurs assistant manager Cristian Stellini will be in charge to face Man CityCredit: Getty
    Antonio Conte will miss the clash after his recent surgeryCredit: Reuters
    But they will have to try and topple the reigning champions without their manager following his recent op as he is still in Turin recovering.
    Conte, 53, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday to undergo surgery after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
    Tottenham then confirmed that their manager has been diagnosed with cholecystitis which is inflammation of the gallbladder.
    A Spurs statement read: “Antonio Conte recently became unwell with severe abdominal pain.
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    “Following a diagnosis of cholecystitis, he will be undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder today and will return following a period of recuperation.
    “Everyone at the Club wishes him well.”
    Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will be on the touchline for Spurs’ match against City.
    The No.2 said: “I think he’s well and recovering. He’s at home.
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    “He will watch the game at home. He was involved in the team this morning but we don’t have a special communication here today.
    “We spoke about the team but he left me with the decision.”
    The pair have worked together for many of years including a stint in 2012 at Juventus.
    Spurs will be desperate to get revenge on the Cityzens for the humiliation inflicted on them in January.
    Spurs surrendered a two-goal lead to Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad courtesy of Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.
    And things went from bad to worse for the North London outfit as Riyad Mahrez’s second-half masterclass helped City to secure all three points.
    But Tottenham fans will be hoping their January additions can make a difference this time around as they look to close the gap on fourth-placed Newcastle to just a point with a win. More

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    If Bayern Munich come calling for Harry Kane this summer, he should go to win some trophies, says former Liverpool star

    FORMER Liverpool and Tottenham star Danny Murphy has called on Harry Kane to quit Spurs this summer for Bayern Munich. The striker has been one of the most prolific in Europe for many years but is yet to win a trophy in his senior career.
    Several years of high-level performances has made Harry Kane a man in demandCredit: Reuters
    Several reports have linked him with a move to the Allianz Arena but Kane has stayed put – and is now closing in on the all-time outright Spurs scoring record.
    But Murphy believes he must jump ship at the end of the season if given the chance.
    The pundit told the Mail: “If Bayern Munich come calling for Harry Kane this summer, he should go. It would be hugely sad if a player of his quality finished without winning a trophy. It’s something he himself would regret after retirement.
    “When I reflect on my career, the best memories are those at Liverpool winning something; the joy at the final whistle, celebrating with team-mates and supporters, the parties and parades afterwards.
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    “That is what you work so hard for and unfortunately Spurs are no nearer giving Kane what he deserves as a world-class striker.
    “He turns 30 this summer, it’s getting to that now-or-never stage but it shows how good his form is that one of the biggest clubs in Europe are still interested.”
    Kane has been in fantastic form this season and finds himself only behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts.
    The England international has found the net 16 times compared to Haaland’s 25 goals.
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    And it is not only Bayern who are believed to want him with reports signalling that Manchester United may also weigh up a summer move.
    However Murphy believes Germany is the best option for the Spurs man.
    He added: “I’m sure Kane would get other offers. Manchester United have been mentioned but he hasn’t got time to be part of a team that is building.
    “If he was going to leave Spurs, it would be primarily to win trophies from the get-go which would make Bayern his best option.”
    Kane has regularly hit 20 goals or more since breaking on to the scene in the 2014-15 season.
    And with his contract up at the end of next season, chairman Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy will be desperate to not lose him for free.
    Kane had previously appeared to be heading towards the exit door in the summer of 2021 as a dispute broke out over a “gentleman’s agreement” he had with the club.
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    How Conte and Kane can get revenge over Guardiola and Haaland as Tottenham take on Man City in key tactics battles

    TWO weeks after one of the most thrilling matches of the season, Tottenham and Man City meet again this weekend.Two teams who are currently going through very different situations will face each other.
    The league’s top strikers go head to head
    While Pep Guardiola’s side are in second place and looking to stay in contention for the title, Antonio Conte’s men are fifth and focused on qualifying for the Champions League.
    As in their last meeting, a fairly intense and competitive match is expected.
    Due to the positive form that keeps Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, Guardiola knows very well that he must get victories in difficult games and this is one of them. 
    Therefore, he will be looking to keep his team’s spirits high, especially after the win over Mikel Arteta’s side in the FA Cup, by getting the three points in this one.
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    Tottenham will have a very important absence, but off the pitch.
    Antonio Conte will be out for a few matchdays after undergoing emergency surgery.
    The exact number of games the Italian coach will miss is not yet known.
    With the last match between these teams in mind, we decided to analyse four tactical areas that could make the difference this weekend in London.
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    City’s build-up vs Tottenham’s pressing
    Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City won the last game against Spurs in a thrilling 4-2 victory.
    However, as the Spanish manager let it be known, he didn’t like a lot of things about his team, who went into half-time 2-0 down.
    Many of these were evident on the pitch.
    “I don’t recognise my team. They (previously) had the passion and desire to run”, was one of the Spanish coach’s phrases that caused most impact during the week. 
    Man City lure the opposition into their box, and then as they press the ball, they switch play diagonally into midfield
    Harry Kane has once again led the way for Spurs
    Erling Haaland has been outstanding up front for Man City
    Manchester City’s intention in the build-up phase is to lure the opposition into their box and then link up with players in free areas.
    To do this, they have used Rico Lewis in the inside channels with the aim of attracting opponents higher, and then progressing by passing the ball to a player at the back of the opposing double pivot. 
    The accumulation of players in midfield is something Guardiola enjoys greatly and has been one of City’s main hallmarks this season.
    However, in the last game against Tottenham, Guardiola’s side were not quite right in these moments.
    In fact, after the first few minutes, Conte’s team changed their pressing and managed to win the ball back on several occasions.
    The Spurs press, led by Harry Kane, were very accurate in their runs to not give time or space to their opponents.
    Tottenham’s pressure was effective and led to Spurs scoring the first goal in the game in January
    Tottenham’s pressure was effective and led to Spurs scoring the first goal in the reverse fixture.
    For this reason, it will be very interesting to see what ideas Guardiola will have to counteract the defensive plans of a very intense opponent.
    Unlike last week’s FA Cup match against Arsenal, where the team benefited from long passes and Haaland-Holding duels, Man City will not be able to use this resource as often. 
    However, they could look to link up with the wide players more often and then pass the ball to players on the inside behind the opposition’s press.
    This brings us to the next potential key tactical decider.
    Gundogan’s role behind the pressure
    Ilkay Gundogan is one of City’s brightest players.
    This is something that is evident in the intelligence with which he moves as he manages to appear in free areas frequently.
    Gundogan has found space to receive the ball in the gap between two Spurs midfielders
    In the last match between the two clubs, many of City’s progressions were closely related to the German player’s ability to find space to receive the ball.
    On the occasions when Man City did manage to get to players out wide in the first third of the pitch, they were able to link up with Rodri so that he was the one to connect with Gundogan behind the opposition pressure. 
    Man City star Rodri is looking to link with his partner Gudogan
    The quicker City’s passing is, the more likely they are to get their captain between the lines.
    This is a way through which the team can progress very often. 
    Another option is to pass to right back Rico Lewis when he moves inside
    However, if Gundogan delays his position or is marked, City can use Rico Lewis on the inside as a “Plan B” to have a free man on the inside lanes.
    The positional interchange is usually fluid and difficult for the opposing double pivot to defend. 
    Kane-Rodri duel
    The Kane-Rodri duel was one of the keys to the last match and will be something to watch out for in this game as well.
    The Spurs striker is usually very mobile in midfield, as he often drops deep and uses link-up play to move his team forward. 
    To keep City’s centre-backs in their own zone, the man in charge of chasing Kane on many occasions was Rodri.
    Although the Spanish player did a great job defensively in this match, Kane managed to get him out of his area on several occasions and had it occupied by one of Tottenham’s midfielders, allowing his team to progress in an indirect way.
    Rodri was dominant against Tottenham in January
    Bentancur receives the ball, which forces Rodri to move up the pitch to close him down
    Harry Kane receiving with time and space will always be a source of advantage for Tottenham.
    Therefore, it will be one of the situations their opponents will try to avoid throughout the match.
    In this sense, it could be interesting to see how Rodrigo Bentancur is used in the match, as close to Rodri-Kane he could cause the Spanish midfielder to hesitate on occasion.
    This movement can allow Kane to receive with freedom to orchestrate his team’s attacks.
    Harry Kane only had four touches in the opposition penalty area v Man City
    As he showed in his last game, Dejan Kulusevski can also appear on the inside on several occasions and create passing lanes.
    He is also a player who could enter the “Rodri zone” to generate a 2v1 and allow his team to progress.
    However, both City full-backs are very clever at going long distances when pressing high.
    And this created several problems for Spurs in the last game. 
    Problems with Spurs’ ball progression
    Conte’s Tottenham also look to lure their opponents into the build-up phase and then progress quickly through vertical passes aimed at one of the team’s attacking players. 
    However, in the last game, City were able to control their intentions to progress very well.
    Guardiola’s team blocked all kinds of chances from close range and “forced” the centre-backs into making the most difficult pass on several occasions.
    Although this was Tottenham’s main idea, having their potential receivers very well defended prevented them from progressing numerous times.
    Tottenham defender Romero is panicked into making a tough pass as City’s press does its job
    Talent can sometimes come out on top. Kulusevski has plenty of quality to keep possession and link up quickly.
    However, he should also use some long passes into space for Son to attack behind the City defensive line.
    Lewis/Aké’s pressing runs are very intense, so drawing them in with one of the attacking players while another attacks the space in behind could be an interesting solution.
    Man City’s organisation forces Spurs’ defence to make a risky pass
    So what does this all mean?
    Tottenham and Manchester City will have a tough test on Sunday.
    Although both teams have different objectives this season, they need to win urgently.
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    Pep Guardiola’s side are aiming to reduce the number of points separating them and Arsenal but they will now face one of the teams that have made it more difficult for them in the last few seasons.
    Losing this game could mean that Manchester City will not win the Premier League this year, so they will have to play with maximum concentration to get the victory in what will be a gruelling fixture for the champions. More