Dominic Solanke produced a stunning scorpion kick to inspire Tottenham's remarkable second-half comeback as they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The result dealt a significant blow to City's Premier League title hopes, leaving Pep Guardiola's side six points behind leaders Arsenal with their advantage continuing to slip away.
Manchester City dominated the first half with a display that had the home fans booing their team off at the break. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a precise finish that showcased the young Frenchman's growing influence in Guardiola's side. Antoine Semenyo then doubled the lead just before half-time in the 44th minute, leaving City seemingly cruising toward three points.
Thomas Frank's half-time team talk clearly had the desired effect as Tottenham emerged transformed for the second period. Solanke reduced the deficit in the 53rd minute before producing the moment of the match in the 70th minute. With the ball arriving awkwardly behind him, the striker adjusted his body and executed an audacious scorpion kick that flew past the helpless goalkeeper and into the net, sparking wild celebrations around the stadium.
The draw marked the first time Manchester City had led by two or more goals and failed to win a match since April 2018. Coming into Sunday's fixture, Guardiola's side had won on each of the last 115 occasions when leading by two goals or more at half-time, making Tottenham's comeback all the more remarkable in its historical context.
For Tottenham, the result continues their resurgence under Frank, who has brought renewed energy and attacking intent to the squad since his appointment. Solanke's brace takes his season tally to 15 goals in all competitions, establishing himself as one of the most in-form strikers in the Premier League.
Manchester City now face a daunting trip to Liverpool next weekend, and anything less than victory at Anfield could effectively end their title challenge. Guardiola's side have now gone two matches without a win in the league, a sequence that would have seemed unthinkable at the start of the season when they looked destined for another dominant campaign.
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