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Tottenham Hotspur continued their winning Premier League<\/a> start under Thomas Frank with a 0-2 away win over Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The damage was done in the first half, thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha. Both goals capitalised on defensive errors from Man City, but the second came as a result of good Tottenham play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Tottenham’s first away win since February, appearing to have completely put last season behind them. They have also now won seven of their past 13 league games against Man City, continuing to be a bogey team for Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Man City player ratings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

James Trafford: 43%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trafford couldn’t do anything about Tottenham’s opening goal. But he was completely at fault for their second. The English goalkeeper made the wrong passing decision, playing the ball into the middle of the box from a goal kick — to the under pressure Gonzalez. Did produce a good double save at the end of the game to prevent a third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rico Lewis: 52%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were a handful of poor defensive moments from Lewis. He almost played Man City into trouble early on with a poor pass to Trafford, that the goalkeeper managed to get clear. Lewis was also unaware of Johnson for the opening goal, running with his focus on the ball rather than who was behind him. Won just one tackle and made one interception, despite playing the full match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Stones: 57%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stones was making his 250th Premier League appearance and unfortunately it was one to forget. The Englishman slipped while trying to play the offside trap against Richarlison, instead allowing the Brazilian space to run in creating the opening goal. He led the game for clearances on seven, also winning three aerial duels. But the damage was done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruben Dias: 62%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wasn’t as involved defensively as his teammate, making four clearances and winning two aerial duels. Dias also ended the game with no possessions won in the defensive third, and only one in the middle third. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FT: Man City 0-2 Tottenham

Most Premier League wins vs. Pep Guardiola\u2019s Manchester City:

\u25c9 8 – Tottenham
\u25ce 6 – Man Utd
\u25ce 6 – Liverpool

Thomas Frank makes it two wins and two clean sheets in the PL with Tottenham. ?#MCITOT<\/a> | @bet365<\/a> | #Ad<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IS0PP6jnEN<\/a><\/p>— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>