Tottenham Hotspur delivered a stunning performance at the Etihad Stadium, opening their ,[object Object], campaign with an emphatic win over reigning champions ,[object Object],. Brennan Johnson was the key man for Spurs, opening the scoring in a match that saw them dominate a City side desperate to assert early dominance in the 2025-26 season. The atmosphere was electric as the visitors, under Thomas Frank, took control and stunned Pep Guardiola's men with aggressive pressing and clinical finishing. Tottenham's opening goal set the tone for the game, putting City under immense pressure from the outset.

The match saw dynamic contributions from several Tottenham players, with Johnson’s opener followed by James Maddison doubling the lead with two exquisite strikes in the first half. Maddison's goals came off brilliant assists—first from Dejan Kulusevski and then a clever pass from Son Heung-min—highlighting Spurs' attacking cohesion. ,Manchester City,, despite having stars like Erling Haaland upfront, struggled to find their rhythm. Haaland’s early chances were saved or poorly executed, and City’s defense showed signs of vulnerability, especially with Josko Gvardiol's defensive errors leading to Tottenham's goals.

,Manchester City,’s campaign woes deepened as Tottenham continued applying pressure after halftime. Pedro Porro added a third goal, brilliantly rifling the ball into the net early in the second half, further deflating the home side. Despite City ramping up their efforts, including efforts from summer signing Tijjani Reijnders and Rodri returning from injury on the bench, they were unable to break down the resolute Spurs defense or create clear scoring opportunities. The visitors’ counter-attacking prowess was evident when Timo Werner set up Brennan Johnson to seal the match with a late tap-in, leaving the champions stunned 4-0 at home.

This dominant win marked a significant statement by Tottenham, as they handed ,Manchester City, their fifth consecutive defeat across competitions, deepening the pressure on Guardiola’s side early in the season. The tactical discipline, sharp attacking moves, and defensive solidity demonstrated by Spurs show their intent to be a major force this year. For ,Manchester City,, the result is a stark reminder of the challenges ahead if they wish to reclaim the ,Premier League, crown. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s fans will be buoyed by this sensational victory that showcased their renewed vigor and ambition for the 2025-26 campaign.