Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham: Player Ratings as Maddison and Kulusevski dazzle in a humiliating defeat for Guardiola’s men

Manchester City hosted Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on November 23 and were thrashed 4-0 by their visitors in a crushing defeat.

Spurs and particularly James Maddison made a lovely start to the contest. The Englishman scored to make it 1-0 in the 13^th minute and quickly doubled his tally just seven minutes later for 2-0 after 20 minutes. Dejan Kulusevski looked sharp as well, as the visitors were running riot against the champions.

Pedro Porro scored to extend Tottenham’s lead to 3-0 after the half-time break and rub salt in Manchester City’s wounds. Brennan Johnson’s late goal added more misery onto Pep Guardiola and City as they lost heavily.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Manchester City Player Ratings vs Tottenham

Goalkeeper

Ederson – 6/10

Ederson made three saves for Manchester City but conceded four goals in a thumping defeat.

Defenders

Kyle Walker – 6.5/10

Walker won three duels in an average performance for his team.

John Stones – 6/10

Stones played the first half and was replaced by Nathan Ake for the second period in a tactical switch.

Manuel Akanji – 6/10

Akanji had a poor game for the hosts as he was dribbled past once and also picked up a booking for a foul.

Josko Gvardiol – 7.5/10

Gvardiol had a good game on the left flank and was highly active. He played eight key passes, won two duels and also made three clearances.

Midfielders

Rico Lewis – 6.5/10

Lewis picked up a yellow card but had a decent performance in midfield.

Ilkay Gundogan – 7/10

Gundogan played two key passes and won seven duels in a rare good performance in the Manchester City lineup today.

Bernardo Silva – 7.5/10

Bernardo was another player who had a good game for City as he played four key passes, won three duels and also made three clearances.

Forwards

Phil Foden – 7/10

Foden attempted five shots and won three duels in a good outing for his team.

Erling Haaland – 6.5/10

Haaland attempted a game-high seven shots, with just two of those on target in a lacklustre performance for Manchester City.

Savinho – 6.5/10

Savinho played two key passes but won just one of nine duels in a mixed performance.

Substitutes

Nathan Ake – 6.5/10

He replaced Stones and put in a decent performance in the second half.

Jack Grealish – 5.5/10

Grealish came on late in the game but made one error that cost his team a goal.

Kevin De Bruyne – 7/10

Despite being booked, De Bruyne performed well. He played two key passes and won one duel.

Manager

Pep Guardiola – 6/10

Guardiola’s team always struggles against Tottenham and that continued today as well.

Tottenham Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Goalkeeper

Guglielmo Vicario – 8/10

The Tottenham shot-stopper earned his clean sheet with five saves in this match. He also made one clearance.

Defenders

Pedro Porro – 8/10

Porro had a great game for Tottenham as he scored one goal. He also wont three duels, making seven clearances and two blocks.

Radu Dragusin – 7.5/10

Dragusin won three duels, making two clearances, three blocks and one interception.

Ben Davies – 7/10

Davies won one duel and made six clearances and one block as well.

Destiny Udogie – 7/10

Udogie put in a decent performance for his team but was subbed off with an injury in the second half.

Midfielders

Pape Matar Sarr – 7.5/10

Sarr put in a solid performance in midfield as he passed the ball with 86% accuracy and also won seven duels.

James Maddison – 9/10

Maddison scored a quickfire double in the first half to give Tottenham some breathing space. He also won nine duels.

Yves Bissouma – 6.5/10

Yves Bissouma put in a subpar performance for his team and was also booked.

Forwards

Dejan Kulusevski – 8.5/10

Kulusevski had a great game as he played three key passes, including one assist. He also completed all four of his dribble attempts and won six of seven duels.

Dominic Solanke – 6.5/10

Solanke had a decent game up top and provided one assist.

Heung-min Son – 7.5/10

Son played two key passes, won one duel and attempted one shot on target.

Substitutes

Brennan Johnson – 7.5/10

He replaced Son in the second half and scored a goal in the closing stages.

Timo Werner, Djed Spence & Lucas Bergvall – N/A

The trio played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Ange Postecogclou – 8.5/10

Postecoglou played bravely and inflicted one of Manchester City’s worst defeats.