Tottenham player ratings vs Man City: Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke dazzle in second-half comeback | OneFootball

Attack bailed out the defence in a true game of two halves

Rayan Cherki opened the scoring inside 11 minutes as he arrowed a low shot past Guglielmo Vicario after Yves Bissouma was dispossessed in the middle of the park.

Antoine Semenyo doubled the visitors’ lead right before half-time after Radu Dragusin’s lapse pass out from the back was intercepted by Rodri.

Marc Guehi’s own goal gave Spurs a foothold after the break before Dominic Solanke scored a superb acrobatic effort to level the scores and complete a dramatic comeback.

Sam Tabuteau rated the Spurs players at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

Guglielmo Vicario 7

Wonderful save to deny Cherki his second of the afternoon. Could arguably have done better with Cherki’s goal.

Archie Gray 7

Was lucky to see Reijnders head wide after getting goal side of him. At such a young age, his versatility is a real asset, and he grew into the game.

Radu Dragusin 5

After 12 months out, he is still getting up to speed and was slow to close down Cherki on the edge of the box for City’s opener. Could not keep up with Haaland and it was his lapse pass that was intercepted as City doubled their lead right before half-time. Improved after the break.

Cristian Romero 6

Cut a frustrated figure throughout as he looked for options in possession. City found it all too easy to go from back to front, and Romero was left powerless to do anything. Withdrawn at half-time.

Destiny Udogie 6

Stung the palms of Donnarumma moments before Guehi’s own goal. His effort was a sign of Spurs’ growing confidence after the break.

Yves Bissouma 4

Careless in possession, and City pounced to take an early lead. Could not get anywhere near City’s midfield in the first half and was replaced just past the hour mark as Spurs chased an equaliser.

Joao Palhinha 8

Always looked for the forward pass and was aggressive up against Semenyo. Made the most tackles of any player on the pitch

Randal Kolo Muani 6

Stretched the play in behind, but Spurs looked far more dangerous once he made way. Back out on the wing after starting up front against Frankfurt, Kolo Muani was on the periphery for much of the game.

Conor Gallagher 8

Could not fault his commitment, and he made Spurs’ equaliser with a charging run down the right flank before crossing for Solanke. Embodied Spurs’ spirit in the second half.

Xavi Simons 9

When he had the ball, he looked positive and always tried to play in behind. His delightful clipped pass sent Solanke through on goal as Spurs hit back after the break. Finally translated his European form with a dominant second-half display.

Dominic Solanke 9

With Thomas Tuchel in attendance, Solanke impressed. Gave Spurs a foothold by bullying his way past Guehi. His first goal may have been scrappy, but his second goal was sublime. An acrobatic flick of the boot to turn home Gallagher’s cross.

Subs

Pape Matar Sarr 7

Spurs looked more assured with him in midfield as they launched a fightback in the second-half. Made a couple of superb last-ditch challenges as City looked to retake the lead late on.

Mathys Tel 6

Could not get into the game, with limited opportunities to get on the ball.

Wilson Odobert 7

A threat on the break as Spurs looked to hold on to what they had. Nearly scored after being put through by Simons.

Jun’ai Byfield 6

Defended stoically on his Premier League debut as Spurs held out for a well-deserved point.

Unused subs: Kinsky, Rowswell, Souza, Olusesi, Kyerematen