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20:11
Guardiola: 'We are struggling'
We do not expect opponents to not create chances and score goals. We're in the moment. We started really well, we had chances and after the first time they arrive we concede. Then it's a bit more difficult to come back.
Chances were there. The moment they create the chances the build-up, we coudn't handle the duels like normally. Now we're struggling a little bit. It cannot happen. When you play top level teams we can concede chances but it's part of porcess. In our situation it's a bit tougher.
I have to see the situation. The players came back late [from internationals]. There were a few reasons we're not able to be consistent. Now the balance is not in the right moment. But it happened. We have to do it, talk and on Tuesday against Feyenoord have the chance to try.
Of course, Rodri is important but we knew that for many months. But Stones can only play 45 minutes. Jack has been injured many times. Kevin, two months and five months. We have to come back and freshen our minds. The season is so long. Many things can happen.
Before the game I didn't know what will happen today. So I don't know what will happen at Anfield. Everyone knows the situation is new for us. We struggled more without the ball. I don't know how many chances we created. Our game was there.
20:05
Maddison: 'I've never doubted myself'
That's a birthday I’ll look back on quite fondly. To come here to the champions and perform like that and get the result. You have to cherish these ones, they don’t come around often.
I thought we were brilliant. It was everything we wanted to show of a top Spurs team. We were clinical, we had cutting edge, we pressed at times. We weathered the storm, had grit and determination and scored four brilliant goals.
I feel good, I came out of team for a couple of games. When you come out of the team as a senior player or leader people ask questions and point fingers, but I feel good, I never doubted myself. I’m an attacking midfielder, I need to chip in with goals and assists but I haven’t been doing that this season.
19:56
Postecoglou: 'A significant result'
It’s significant when you understand the context of who we were playing. I’m proud of the lads, the football we played, the resilience and discipline we showed. When you play City they test every aspect of your game and we handled that well.
It was an important game for us, the way the boys reacted [to defeat to Ipswich]. It’s easy when you’re under pressure to splinter off but I never got the sense that would happen this week.
The disappointing thing over the last few games is we’ve fallen well short of the kind of team we want to be. But I've no doubt we are on the right track.
He was outstanding. You have to be against City, and Madders was great. He’s gone through a lean spell but I never doubted his ability. I thought the kind of game we were expecting would suit him.
I thought we'd need his ability to keep the ball in tight midfield areas. I take it personally on myself if players aren't reaching their level, that’s on me to get him back up there.
19:38
19:36
'A sobering day for City'
It’s a sobering day for City. Guardiola is out on the pitch fronting it up. After what happened vs Ipswich, I remember Ange’s face on the pitch at Brighton, he was looking into space, that is one hell of a performance.
Pep has a lot to think about, there is far more than just Rodri. But Spurs played some wonderful stuff, but most of all they were hard to beat, and focused. They were consistent and reliable.
19:32
18:27
'City have been vulnerable'
Brilliant half-time score from Tottenham’s perspective and just the impact from Maddison that Postecoglou would have hoped for. Maddison is the only player in this starting line-up to have not been on international duty. Probably the reason Postecoglou was determined to start him.
City started well enough and have opened Spurs up and created chances but they have been vulnerable at the back. Gvardiol sloppy in different ways on the two goals. They do miss Rodri’s ability to stop the counter-attack. But there’s more to it than that.
18:08
18:04
17:49
'Spurs fans found their voice'
Spurs fans have found their voices after the goal. The Londoners had been under pressure, barely out on the break before the goal, a long pass by Dragusin to Kulusevski, allowed by Gvardiol to cut inside onto his left foot and pick out Maddison on the run. Good finish left foot volley, his fourth of the season and a happy birthday.
17:34
17:26
16:53
'One surprise selection'
At City, where it’s damp… one little surprise in the Spurs selection is that Maddison is in rather than Johnson which will mean Kulusevski back on the wing. Kulusevski has been so impressive in a central role and Johnson is the top scorer this season.
Postecoglou will be conscious of his limited range of options from the bench, especially in central defence with Romero and Van de Ven injured. Bissouma and Gray have played there in emergencies and there are five teenagers on the bench, including Malachi Hardy, a 16-year-old centre-half.
16:33
'I am certain City will win'
The past matches against Tottenham have been quite tricky for Man City but each match is a world of its own, times change for each team.
I think we'll see City rally after the shortcomings of the last few weeks. Even if there are a few injuries that still trouble the squad, I am certain our side will come on top.
16:24
16:08
Guardiola: 'I could not leave now'
I felt I could not leave now. Maybe the four defeats were why. I think we deserve, after four defeats in a row, to bounce back and try to turn the situation. I think we deserve to be here. I am not arrogant to say, but it's the truth.
We have to recover that because right now we don't have it and that's the target we have to do. This is my ninth season here. We have experienced so many amazing times together. I have a really special feeling for this football club. Hopefully, now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus.
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