Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester City – Solanke moment of magic to the rescue

The full-time whistle has blown in the Premier League match between Tottenham and Manchester City, and it’s time for our player ratings.

Tottenham Hotspur earned a vital point against City from the brink of despair thanks to a brace from Dominic Solanke after a dismal first-half showing from the home side.

Let’s take a look at how the individual players got on:

Guglielmo Vicario – The Italian did make a couple of vital saves that helped keep Tottenham in the game, although question marks remain over his positioning for City’s opener. In the second half, though, he was barely threatened as Spurs turned things up. 6.

Archie Gray – The youngster was immense across both halves, showing great composure on the ball while also offering a threat in attack when he went forward. He did a good job of keeping the City’s left-hand side quiet. 8.

Radu Dragusin – A disaster of a first half from the Romanian, who was equally at fault for both City goals, showing a lack of aggression when closing down Cherki and producing a poor clearance for the second. However, in the second forty-five, it was a more composed performance, keeping Haaland quiet. 6.

Cristian Romero – The centre-back had a difficult first half with City attacking at will and finding far too much space, as Romero was often dragged out of position chasing the ball. The Argentine was then hooked at the break. 4.

Destiny Udogie – After a rather poor first half, where he struggled to stop Cherki and offered little going forward, Udogie did have a sight of goal in the second after Simons slipped him in, but his shot was saved by Donnarumma. 6.

Yves Bissouma – Midfielder turned defender, and he was immense for Tottenham at the back, making vital tackles and interceptions throughout the game. 5.5.

Joao Palhinha – Midfielder turned defender, and he was immense for Tottenham at the back getting vital tackles and interceptions all through the game. 8.

Conor Gallagher – The midfielder had Spurs’ first chance of the second half after the ball fell to him on the edge of the box, but he fired over the bar. We finally saw the powerful running from deep as he fought his way through for Tottenham’s second, grabbing his first goal contribution in a Spurs shirt. 7.

Xavi Simons – If you are picking at straws, the Dutchman was arguably the best player for Spurs in a very poor first half. In the second half, he picked up from where he left off, continuing to get on the ball and helping to carry Spurs up the pitch. It was his forward pass that led to Spurs’ first of the evening. He was full of running and very often played the right pass. 8.5.

Dominic Solanke – The Englishman started the second half with some much-needed fight, which was evident in his goal as he wrestled with the City backline and forced a finish after a Guehi touch. Much better after a lethargic first forty-five. He then pulled off a sensational scorpion kick to draw Tottenham level, grabbing two goals against City after having not scored against the Citizens in his career. 8.5.

Randal Kolo Muani – It was a performance full of running from the Frenchman, who chased down balls in attack, although he barely had a sniff. 6.

Substitutes

Pape Matar Sarr – Came on for Romero in the second half and moved into midfield as Spurs switched from a back three to a back four. 6.

Mathys Tel – Replaced Bissouma and looked to offer width on the left of Spurs’ attack. N/A.

Wilson Odobert – The Frenchman came on for Muani and got straight into it, testing Donnarumma with his first effort, but the City shot-stopper was equal to it. 6.

Jun’Ai Byfield – Replaced Solanke in the closing stages of the game to make his Premier League debut. N/A.

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