Bale’s Wonder Strike Stuns Etihad as Spurs Upset Man CityBale’s Wonder Strike Stuns Etihad as Spurs Upset Man City In a thrilling Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur stunned defending champions Manchester City with a remarkable 3-2 victory, courtesy of a breathtaking wonder strike from Gareth Bale. The match began with City dominating possession, but Spurs held firm and struck first against the run of play. Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 15th minute, sending Ederson the wrong way. City responded with increasing pressure, but Tottenham’s defense, led by a towering Jan Vertonghen, denied them an equalizer until half-time. After the break, the momentum shifted in City’s favor as Riyad Mahrez found the net from close range. However, Spurs had a trick up their sleeve. In the 73rd minute, Gareth Bale was introduced as a substitute. With his first touch, the Welshman unleashed a thunderous strike from 30 yards out. The ball soared into the top corner of Ederson’s net, leaving the Brazilian goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The Etihad Stadium erupted in disbelief as Bale’s wonder goal gave Spurs the lead once more. Son Heung-min extended Tottenham’s advantage just five minutes later, converting a clever pass from Kane. City threw everything at their opponents in the final minutes, but Spurs’ resolute defense held firm. The final whistle was greeted with jubilation from the Spurs players and fans, as they celebrated a famous victory over one of the strongest teams in the league. Gareth Bale’s wonder strike was the defining moment of the match. The former Real Madrid star proved that he still has the ability to produce moments of brilliance that can win matches single-handedly. The victory was also a major boost for Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, who has been under pressure in recent weeks. It gave Spurs their first away win over a top-six team this season and moved them up to sixth in the Premier League standings. For Manchester City, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow. It was their first home loss of the season and ended their unbeaten run in all competitions. However, they remain top of the league, one point ahead of rivals Liverpool.