Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Ange Postecoglou, expressed that his team made things “easy” for Arsenal in their 3-2 defeat during Sunday's match. Arsenal secured a three-goal advantage in the first half, with Spurs managing to claw back with two goals after the break. However, their efforts fell short as Postecoglou's squad now faces a setback in their quest for Champions League qualification. Reflecting on the performance, Postecoglou told Sky Sports, “Granting them such effortless access to our goal in the initial period was below par for this level of play, and we bore the consequences.” “Despite aiming to restore some hope for our fans in the second half, the outcome remains highly disappointing,” he added. He further highlighted, “We are yet to exhibit the desired level of resilien...

Following a remarkable 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola took a moment to commend five of his players. The goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland contributed to the reigning champions maintaining their position in the title race alongside frontrunners Arsenal. Despite this, City still have a game in hand compared to the Gunners. During a discussion about the team's performance at the Forest Ground, Guardiola emphasized on their strong defensive efforts, particularly highlighting the contributions of Manu Akanji, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol. He further added, “In the final 30 minutes, we saw a better game control when Bernardo Silva operated centrally alongside Kova Kovacic.” Guardiola expressed, “We are a ball-possession reliant t...

Securing a crucial 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City has managed to stay just one point behind the league leaders, Arsenal, in the ongoing Premier League title race. Before the game, City was well aware of Arsenal's 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur, putting pressure on them to secure a win. Despite facing a tough challenge from the relegation-threatened hosts, City initially found it hard to penetrate Forest's defense. The breakthrough came when Josko Gvardiol scored with a powerful header from a well-placed Kevin De Bruyne corner in the first half. Even as Forest attempted to equalize, it was the substitute Erling Haaland who extended City's lead and essentially sealed the game with a well-timed run. As things stand, Arsenal continues to lead the table with 80 point...