Substitutes
Anthony Martial
Relegated to the bench for most games, Anthony Martial came on in the second half and made an immediate impact for his team. After squandering chance after chance in the first half, it was Stoke who came back looking stronger after the break. Martial put an end to it after he scored a sublime goal that put Manchester United in the lead.
Patrick van Aanholt
Another substitute to come on and score a goal, Sunderland’s Van Aanholt helped his side get a point in front of their supporters at home. The Black Cats were trailing by a goal to visitors West Bromwich Albion when the Dutch midfielder came on and regained possession of the ball in midfield. Quick play between Watmore and Van Aanholt saw the Dutchman receive the ball in the box and score on the volley.
Isaac Success
Another goalscoring substitute, this time from Watford, Isaac Success made sure his team did not leave empty-handed. After coming on for Ighalo in the 58th minute, he scored soon after with a little help from Holebas to ensure a draw against Bournemouth.
Manager
Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino is no stranger to Pep Guardiola’s tactics. The Argentine manager was at the helm of Espanyol when his men ruthlessly defeated Guardiola’s Barcelona. Pochettino’s instructions to play high-pressure counter-attacking football against title hopefuls City seemed to work as the Citizens found themselves thwarted at every turn.
The game was all but done by the first half and Spurs were even more impressive in the second when they allowed no space for Guardiola’s men to go through.
Pochettino’s tactics and strategy ensured City’s winning streak was over and handed them their first defeat after six consecutive wins in the Premier League.
Here’s how the squad would line up:
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