Manchester City’s hopes of closing the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal were dealt a setback after they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Gatekeepers News reports that Dominic Solanke scored twice in the second half, including an incredible scorpion-kick equaliser, to earn Spurs a point at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Benjamin Sesko’s late goal gave Manchester United a dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham.
City looked in control in north London after first-half goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, putting them on course for a win that would have boosted their title bid. Instead, Spurs fought back strongly after the break.
Solanke pulled one back early in the second half and then produced a moment of pure skill with a looping scorpion-style finish over City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to level the score. His second goal was widely praised and helped Tottenham secure a hard-earned draw, leaving City six points behind Arsenal.
At Old Trafford, United continued their resurgence under interim boss Michael Carrick, claiming their third straight league victory. United had taken a 2-0 lead through goals from Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, but Fulham fought back late with a penalty from Raul Jimenez and a stunning equaliser from Kevin.
Just when it seemed United would drop points, substitute Sesko fired home in the 94th minute, sending the home crowd into celebration and lifting his side into the top four.
Sesko later reflected on his winning strike, saying it was an unforgettable moment with the fans. “That was unbelievable,” he told MUTV after the game, describing the roar of supporters as something special.
The result for Manchester City came amid a string of inconsistent league performances, with several draws in recent matches highlighting the struggles of Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s spirited comeback showed promise for manager Thomas Frank, whose team had been criticised for their earlier first-half display.
