Tottenham Hotspur Stun Manchester City with Late Comeback VictoryTottenham Hotspur Stun Manchester City with Late Comeback Victory In a thrilling Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur pulled off a remarkable late comeback to defeat defending champions Manchester City 2-1. After a quiet first half, the game exploded into life after the break. Manchester City took the lead in the 51st minute through a penalty converted by Riyad Mahrez. The penalty was awarded after Sergio Aguero was fouled in the area by Toby Alderweireld. Tottenham responded well and equalized just 10 minutes later. Son Heung-min scored a stunning long-range effort that flew into the top corner of the net. As the clock ticked down, it seemed that Manchester City would hold on for a hard-fought victory. However, Tottenham had other ideas. In the 89th minute, substitute Lucas Moura burst into the area and unleashed a powerful shot that found the bottom corner. The goal sent the travelling Tottenham fans into raptures and sparked wild celebrations on the pitch. Manchester City, who had been in control for much of the game, were stunned by the late collapse. The victory was Tottenham’s first at the Etihad Stadium since 2016 and moved them up to fifth place in the Premier League table. It also gave them a major psychological boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. For Manchester City, the defeat was a disappointing setback in their quest for a third consecutive Premier League title. It also raised questions about their vulnerability in the closing stages of games. The late comeback victory was a testament to Tottenham’s resilience and fighting spirit. Manager Jose Mourinho praised his team’s “will to win” and said that the victory was “a very important result.”
