Raheem Sterling started as he finished last. The hat-trick in the premiere scored the first goal of the match on a sweeping post from Kevin De Bruyne. Tottenham answered promptly through Erik Lamela who came in with speed in the middle and curled the ball past Ederson. Before the first half was over, De Bruyne was behind the next turn in the action. His hard post was angled by Sergio Agüero from close range.

Moura nodded in a corner

In the second half, both teams continued to offer great entertainment that brought to mind the Champions League quarterfinals this spring. Ten minutes into the second, Erik Lamela hit a corner that was nicked by 173 inches Lucas Moura and Tottenham looked to break City's suite of fifteen straight league wins.

Angry Agüero yield

The home team lined up goal chances. Sergio Agüero was substituted as Gabriel Jesus in minute 66. It was followed by wild gestures and a hot exchange of words with coach Guardiola. When Jesus just shot 3-2 in overtime, the anger had changed to something completely different and the two hugged each other at the sidelines.

However, history would have a new twist. Judge Michael Oliver pointed to his earpiece and proclaimed 55,000 victorious sky blue that that was not a goal at all. The VAR images showed the ball caught on Laporte's arm before reaching Jesus. Quite accurate, but extremely snowy for City and Gabriel Jesus who had long discussions with the judges after the match.