In likening this to a boxing bout, Manchester City lifted themselves off the canvas to land a knockout blow following an epic encounter against Tottenham at the Etihad only for manager Pep Guardiola to later launch a ferocious attack on his team.
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Manchester City 4, Tottenham 2 – Player Ratings
Riyad Mahrez scored a brace as Manchester City scored 4 second half goals to beat Tottenham 4-2 after being 2-0 down at half time.
Erik ten Hag hails ‘best performance of the season’ as Manchester United beat third-placed Tottenham with ease
Manchester United were irresistible as they defeated a Spurs side which had made its best start to a season since 1963/64.
Manchester United 2, Tottenham 0 – Player Ratings
Fred and Bruno Fernandes scored the goals as Manchester United easily beat a lacklustre Tottenham at Old Trafford – Player Ratings
Manchester United 3, Tottenham 2 – Player Ratings
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick to win an error strewn game after Harry Maguire’s own goal had looked like handing Spurs a deserved point at Old Trafford.