Sun Nov 24 04:22:14 UTC 2024: ## Spurs Stun City with 4-0 Rout, Ending Unbeaten Home Run
**Manchester, England** – Tottenham Hotspur delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, ending City’s 35-match unbeaten home run in the Premier League and handing them their heaviest league defeat in seven years. The result also marks City’s fifth consecutive loss across all competitions, their worst run since 2006.
The match, which took place amidst stormy weather and celebrations for Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win, saw Tottenham take a commanding 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes thanks to a James Maddison brace. Further goals from Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson sealed a comprehensive victory for Ange Postecoglou’s side, leaving the home crowd stunned.
City manager Pep Guardiola, who recently signed a new contract, admitted his team’s defensive fragility was a major issue. He acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating it was the first time in eight years they’d experienced such a slump, but expressed confidence in his players’ ability to recover. The defeat leaves City vulnerable, potentially 11 points behind Liverpool if the latter win their upcoming matches.
This loss represents a significant blow to City’s title hopes. They are the first reigning English top-flight champions to lose five consecutive games since Chelsea in 1956. The 4-0 defeat is also their heaviest home defeat in any competition since 2003. The match further highlights Tottenham’s dominance over Guardiola, inflicting his ninth defeat in all competitions. Guardiola conceded that a loss to Liverpool in their upcoming match could effectively end their title aspirations. However, he insisted the team is focused on the immediate future and not dwelling on the possibility of losing the title.
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