The Egyptian was lively early on and forced another excellent save from the Spurs goalkeeper after being played through by Erling Haaland. With their first real threat of the game, Spurs took the lead courtesy of a lightning breakaway as Richarlison's low cross was converted by Brennan Johnson.

After starting well, City were undone on the counter and overplayed at the back. A familiar story in recent times. Here is the latest Pep Guardiola reaction as Spurs, and Thomas F

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained his side’s lacklustre performance in a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.First-half strikes from Brennan