Tottenham Defeats Manchester City 2-0 at Etihad Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, marking their second consecutive Premier League win under new manager Thomas Frank. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring with a goal confirmed by VAR after a fast transition led by Richarlison, while Joao Palhinha capitalized on a costly goalkeeping error by City's James Trafford to double the lead before halftime. Tottenham's tactical pressing and solid defensive organization frustrated Pep Guardiola's side, limiting them to only one shot on target in the second half. Richarlison's creative play and Palhinha's midfield dominance were pivotal to Spurs' performance, while Johnson impressed with his clinical finishing and overall attacking threat. Manchester City struggled to penetrate Spurs' defense despite introducing Phil Foden and Rodri in the second half to regain control. This victory continued Tottenham's strong recent record at the Etihad, including a 4-0 win last season, and highlighted Frank's effective approach against the reigning champions.