Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City; Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City. Premier League.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2
- D Solanke (53rd minute, 70th minute)
Manchester City 2
- M Cherki (11th minute)
- A Semenyo (44th minute)
Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City: Dominic Solanke's scorpion kick sees Spurs come back as Pep Guardiola's side lose title race ground
Report and free match highlights as Spurs dented Man City's title charge by coming from two goals down to draw; Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo put City two goals up at the break as Spurs were booed off at half-time; Dominic Solanke's double - including a scorpion kick - levelled it
Sunday 1 February 2026 19:48, UK
Dominic Solanke's stunning scorpion kick saw Tottenham recover from a dismal first-half showing to rescue a draw against Manchester City - whose inability to defend a two-goal lead saw the title race tilt further in Arsenal's favour.
Thomas Frank's Spurs were once again booed off by their home fans at half-time as goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo put Pep Guardiola's side in a comfortable two-goal lead - with the hosts offering next to nothing in the opening 45 minutes.
But Frank earned his money at half-time as Spurs looked like a completely different side at the break - with striker Solanke leading the way.
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The forward's excellent turn in the box saw him squeeze a ball in at the near post while under pressure from Marc Guehi.
And after more pressure from the home side, a deserved equaliser came as Solanke turned Conor Gallagher's cross with a stunning flick from behind him to send the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wild.
Spurs almost completed the comeback as Gianluigi Donnarumma made stunning saves from Wilson Odobert and the excellent Xavi Simons, while Guehi made a magnificent intervention to stop a winner.
City also missed big chances to snatch the lead back through Tijjani Reijnders, who put two efforts off target.
The result means Spurs have helped arch-rivals Arsenal out. City are now six points behind the Premier League leaders - and Guardiola's side go to Liverpool next.
For Spurs, the comeback is a big boost for Frank but there are still plenty of issues. Cristian Romero came off at half-time meaning Joao Palhinha played 90 minutes in a defence that saw Yves Bissouma and Radu Dragusin make mistakes for City's goals.
Solanke limped off before stoppage time too. A big Deadline Day awaits for Spurs.
SCORPION KICK! Watch Spurs' comeback!
Solanke: I'll be watching that back a few times!
Spurs striker Dominic Solanke to Sky Sports:
"It was a lovely goal to be fair. I had to improvise a bit. It was great work from Conor.
"The ball was behind me a bit but I love those finishes, trying to make something out of nothing. When it goes in, it's remarkable. I'll be watching that back a few times!
"We know we need to start games quicker because the first half wasn't good enough, but the reaction was great.
"We know we're not good enough in the league at the moment [but] that's four games unbeaten, we're trying to build on it."
Pep refuses to give up title hope
Man City boss Pep Guardiola:
"I don't mind an emotional issue for the [first Spurs] goal that the referee gave to Spurs. After that, the momentum is difficult to control. The game was well played.
"Against United, I could say many things [about how we played]. Today, in general, it was really well played.
"So you're saying to me that we stop in the Premier League? We're 14 games away. We had the injuries. One month ago, we had a lot, so nine, ten players out, so we know that.
"But at the same time, we are there, and we continue. The calendar is what it is, and now we have a semi-final to reach a final next Wednesday, and after Anfield, and continue. This is what we have to do.
"As long as the chance is there, the hope is always going to be there."