In a heart-stopping Premier League spectacle that had everything, Tottenham Hotspur clawed back to secure a sensational 3-3 draw against Manchester City, with the final act sparking major controversy and leaving Pep Guardiola utterly incensed.
The match, played at a relentless pace, saw Son Heung-min open the scoring for Spurs with a devastating counter-attack, only to then inadvertently put through his own net to bring the champions level. Phil Foden's clinical finish then appeared to have set City on course for a crucial victory after Jack Grealish had come off the bench to put them ahead.
A Final Twist of Fate
Just as the Etihad Stadium prepared to celebrate a hard-fought win, Dejan Kulusevski rose highest in the sixth minute of stoppage time to power a header past Ederson, sending the travelling Spurs support into delirium.
However, the dramatic equaliser was immediately shrouded in controversy. In the dying seconds before the goal, referee Simon Hooper waved play on after a clear foul on Erling Haaland, who was through on goal. The Norwegian superstar was fuming, and his rage was shared by the entire City bench.
Guardiola's Bitter Reaction
Pep Guardiola was left in a state of disbelief, offering a wry, sarcastic smile to the fourth official before storming down the tunnel at the final whistle. The decision not to award the foul—a move that would have killed the game—proved monumentally costly for the home side.
This result deals a significant blow to City's title aspirations, allowing rivals Arsenal and Liverpool to capitalise at the top of the table. For Tottenham, it was a monumental show of character, fighting back twice to earn a priceless point away at the home of the champions.
