The half-time whistle has blown in the Premier League match between Tottenham and Manchester City, and it’s time for our player ratings.
Spurs go into the break two goals down in front of their home support at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.
Let’s take a look at how the individual players got on:
Guglielmo Vicario – Was forced into an early save after Semenyo got a shot off, but the Italian reacted quickly and made a fine stop. Cherki’s goal took a slight deflection, which made it difficult for him to make a save, although questions will be asked about whether he could have done better. He did, however, help keep it at just one when Cherki went close after a lovely run. For Semenyo’s second, there was nothing he could do to prevent it. 5.
Archie Gray – The midfielder has turned into a full-back once more, given the injury crisis. He has been tasked with marking Semenyo, which he has done rather well. He continues to show decent close control in tight spaces to help Spurs play out of City’s press. The Ghanaian international did find some space as City grabbed their second. 5.
Radu Dragusin – The centre-back earned his first start in over a year, and the rustiness was evident as he was too passive when defending against Cherki. With a bit more aggression, he could have got a block in. For City’s second, the Romanian was once again the culprit as he lost possession after a poor clearance. 2.
Cristian Romero – It has been a difficult opening half for the Tottenham defence, who have been all over the place and struggling to deal with the threat posed by the City attack. Romero has often chased the ball and seems to be going wherever the ball goes. 4.
Destiny Udogie – The full-back has endured a poor opening half as he struggled to contain Cherki, who continues to beat him out wide with his trickery. 3.
Yves Bissouma – The Malian was too slow on the ball and far too easily dispossessed in the middle of the pitch, leading to City’s first goal. He was later booked for a foul on Erling Haaland in the build-up. 3.
Joao Palhinha – The midfielder has turned centre-back this evening as Frank sets up in a back three, given the injury crisis. The Portuguese international had a solid start, making a couple of key interceptions and tackles. 5.
Conor Gallagher – Has been barely involved in attack, given how much of the game Tottenham have spent defending. He also seems to have hit the deck regularly, with City boasting a very physical midfield. 3.
Xavi Simons – The Dutchman got on the ball plenty in the number ten role and looked to bring teammates into the game with his passing, playing a few forward balls. He was a willing runner throughout. 4.5.
Dominic Solanke – The centre-forward has barely been involved in Spurs’ attack and has had little feel of the ball. 3.
Randal Kolo Muani – Frank has opted for a two-up-front setup, with Muani operating as a centre-forward. The Frenchman has shown a willingness to run the channels but has barely had a sniff at goal. 4.