Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted his side will continue fighting for the Premier League title despite surrendering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday.
City surged ahead in the first half with goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, but Tottenham mounted a dramatic comeback after the interval. Dominic Solanke first reduced the deficit, controversially colliding with City defender Marc Guehi in the act of scoring, with VAR allowing the goal to stand. Solanke then stunned City with a scorpion-kick equaliser from Conor Gallagher’s cross, leaving City six points behind leaders Arsenal.
Guardiola criticized the first goal, stating:
“If a central defender does it to a striker, it’s a penalty… an emotional issue for the first goal that the referee conceded to Spurs, and after that the momentum is difficult to control.”
Guardiola was booked for his protests, while City have now won just once in their last six league games, allowing Arsenal to capitalize on City’s recent slip.
Despite the setback, Guardiola stressed that Manchester City remain determined in the title race.
