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Published on 2024-01-27 12:30:00
Ange Postecoglou lauded Manchester City after they defeated his Tottenham Hotspur side in yesterday’s match. The Citizens secured a 1-0 victory in north London with a late goal from Nathan Ake, ensuring their advancement to the next stage of the FA Cup.
Following the game, Postecoglou shared his thoughts on City and his team’s performance. He expressed his admiration for the current City side, describing them as a top team and the benchmark that his team aspires to reach. Referring to the match, he acknowledged that his side was too passive in the first half but believed that the second half was better.
Reflecting on the match, the statistics show City’s dominance, with 57% possession and 18 shots at goal compared to Tottenham’s one attempt. This highlights City’s attacking prowess despite their narrow win. In addition, SofaScore gave City a team rating of 7.32/10, significantly higher than the 6.79/10 rating Spurs received.
Given City’s ambition to regain the three titles they won last season, Postecoglou’s praise for Pep Guardiola’s team is understandable. If City continues their success and potentially clinches their fourth Premier League title in a row, they would establish themselves as one of the best sides in Europe.
Postecoglou’s acknowledgment of City’s superiority reflects the gulf between the two teams and emphasizes City’s status as a top team. However, it also serves as a yardstick for Tottenham to measure their performance and aspire to reach greater heights.
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