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– A record-breaking Harry Kane strike helped Tottenham edge to a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side failed to make up ground in the Premier League title race.
– Kane became Spurs’ all-time leading scorer when he sent his side into the lead on 15 minutes after finding an inch of space inside the City box and dispatched a strike finish past goalkeeper Ederson.
The numbers tell the story 💙@HKane: Tottenham Hotspur's all-time record goalscorer pic.twitter.com/slXtqtdU2C
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 5, 2023
– Fans jumped from their seats to applaud the 29-year-old striker, whose first Spurs goal came on 15 December 2011, while a message flashed up on the scoreboard inside the ground which read ‘Congratulations Harry Kane’.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 5, 2023
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– The 15th-minute finish was also Kane’s 200th on the Premier League stage – only Alan Shearer (260 goals) and Wayne Rooney (208) have scored more.
In esteemed company, @HKane 👏#PL | @SpursOfficial pic.twitter.com/0tmsbgDAtg
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 5, 2023
– Spurs enjoyed a similarly positive first-half lead when they last faced City on Jan. 19 before conceding four goals in a second-half collapse, but the north London club changed the script this time out. City piled on pressure in an fast-paced, end-to-end second half but were frustrated by a resolute Spurs defence.
– The home side faced a nervy final period when defender Cristian Romero was shown a second yellow card and sent off for a clumsy tackle on Jack Grealish on 88 minutes, but still they managed to secure their lead and an important three points.
– City had been hoping to capitalise on Premier League leaders Arsenal suffering a loss away to relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday. Sunday’s result means Arsenal, who have a game in hand, remain five points clear of City.
– Spurs were without head coach Antonio Conte who underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove his gallbladder.
– Pep Guardiola made some surprised changes in his starting lineup, including leaving Kevin De Bruyne on bench, which he told Sky Sports before the match was a “tactical” decision.
Harry Kane’s 200th #PL goal moves Spurs within one point of the top-four 💪#TOTMCI pic.twitter.com/J6WCyeV9xM
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 5, 2023
