The top fight against Manchester City, the four new players went offline, Guardiola fell into self-denial again

In the focus battle in the second round of the Premier League, Manchester City is in charge of Etihad to face Tottenham.

Although this is only the second round of the Premier League, the outstanding performance of the two giants in the first round made this battle the top spot - whoever wins is the first.

There are absolutely reasons to believe that Manchester City will be the side with a better chance of winning. After all, the two sides have played more than 10 times, and Manchester City has obvious advantages in winning or losing. What's more, this time it has home advantage. What's wrong... it won't turn its first home game appearance into a disaster scene of its first defeat in the season, right?

Optimism permeated Etihad, with low-key signings in the summer window, the results were obvious. The four new players, Reindez, made a pass and shot, were selected as the best in the first round, Cherki came on as a substitute to secure the victory, Nuri won the first three categories of steals, interceptions and clearances, and even goalkeeper Trafford showed excellent form.

However, football is round, and no one is sure which one of the victory or the accident comes first. After the opening of the game, Manchester City quickly took the initiative in the game, and Marmush and Haaland frequently caused dangers. However, after Nuri suffered a leg injury while blocking Kudus' long pass, he was unable to persist in being replaced by Ak, the balance of the game quietly tilted. Ak obviously does not have Nuri's skills, and behind him has become the target of Tottenham's key offensive.

Nury only 10 minutes away. Dias, who had just renewed his contract with the club, slipped while chasing Richarlisson. The Brazilian forward dribbled the ball into the penalty area at high speed and calmly passed the ball. Johnson, who was unmarked, shot hard. After VAR review, the goal was valid and Tottenham took the lead. The

The change in the defense caused Manchester City's morale to be in chaos, and the front of the goal was once in a panic. In the injury time in the first half, the scene that worried Manchester City fans the most was the one that worried about - Trafford made a major mistake in the backcourt, Johnson intercepted the ball in the penalty area, Palinia scored a volley in the chaos, and the score became 2-0.

Even the most optimistic Tottenham fans couldn't believe that their team could lead 2-0 in Etihad's half.

In the second half, Frank waved his hand, Tottenham Hotspur launched a defensive counterattack with peace of mind. Guardiola deployed troops one after another, and even Rodri, who was injured, was sent on the court, and Manchester City launched a siege. Unfortunately, facing the iron barrel formation set up by Tottenham, Manchester City was powerless in attacking and almost succeeded by Tottenham.

Nury was injured and Trafford made a low-level mistake, so what about Reindez and Cherky?

Cherki was obviously too confident and completely fell into a solo fight. He was replaced by Bernardo shortly after the second half; and under the focus of his opponents, Reindez obviously no longer had the calmness and freedom of the first round, and made many mistakes in the whole game. In short, the four new players who performed well in the first round can only be described in one word.

In the end, Tottenham took away 3 points and temporarily ranked first in the list. Manchester City's newly recognized reconstruction has been completed, and there is another big question mark? Donnarumma, do you still need to hesitate?