Liverpool memoir, Graeme Souness has reacted to Tottenham’s unpleasant victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
He described Spurs’ efficiency as a ‘masterclass in counter-attacking football’ after Antonio Conte’s aspect panicked City 3-2 in entrance of their home followers.
Going into Saturday’s game, Pep Guardiola’s aspect had won 14 and drawn one amongst their last 15 games in the home league, whereas Spurs suffered three straight league defeats.
City dominated possession, ending the match with 72 per cent of the play and 21 shots on goal to Tottenham’s six.
On the different hand, the north Londoners came away with three points thanks to an opener from Dejan Kulusevski and a brace from Harry Kane.
Ilkay Gundogan equalised in the principle half of for City and then Riyad Mahrez in the 92nd minute from the penalty arena sooner than Kane’s heroics.
“That changed into a masterclass. Treasure a massive away game in Europe, fade there and nick a result. You’re no longer going to maintain lots of the ball, but you’re going to be threatening and salvage targets,” Souness suggested Sky Sports activities
“It changed into a masterclass by Spurs at the contemporary time on taking half in counter-attacking football,” he said.
The defeat unfolded the title fade with Manchester City correct six points above Liverpool who beat Norwich City 3-1 in an earlier Premier League game.
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