It’s been sloppy at times on the whole, but a few moments of beautiful football have Manchester City leading Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
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It’s 2-1 after 45 minutes, with Spurs countering tactically and literally after the hosts took a deserved lead.
Kevin De Bruyne has provided both of Man City’s assists, the first for Raheem Sterling’s acute header -- maybe this one’s on Hugo Lloris -- and the second to Sergio Aguero in his office.
Kevin De Bruyne + Raheem Sterling = 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DxdVAzjL97
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 17, 2019
Spurs countered when Tanguy Ndombele played Erik Lamela into the final third.
The Argentine’s finish was deceptive and exquisite, using two men to curl a ball around the screened
Just like that, Érik Lamela has Tottenham level! pic.twitter.com/fLqpS9R1ml
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 17, 2019
97 - Sergio Aguero has now scored 97 @premierleague goals at the Etihad Stadium - only Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford (101) and Thierry Henry at Highbury (114) have scored more goals at a single venue in the competition's history. Legends. #MCITOT pic.twitter.com/gOxae8NgIc
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 17, 2019
