Match report

Manchester City Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
1–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Apr 25, 2021

Manchester City narrowly defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in a League Cup encounter on 2021-04-25. The match was a tense affair with both teams showcasing fierce competition. Aymeric Laporte's goal in the 82nd minute was the difference between the sides, securing a valuable win for Manchester City. Tottenham had chances but were unable to convert them into goals, leaving them to rue missed opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Aymeric Laporte scored the only goal in the 82nd minute
  • • K. De Bruyne provided the assist for Laporte's goal
  • • Sergio Reguilón received a yellow card for Tottenham in the 27th minute
  • • Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho were also shown yellow cards for Manchester City
  • • Tottenham made several substitutions in the second half, including Lucas Moura and G. Lo Celso

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Z. Steffen (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 Rodri
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 10 S. Agüero
  • 21 Ferran Torres
  • 11 O. Zinchenko

Tottenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 24 S. Aurier (D)
  • 3 Reguilón (D)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 18 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 G. Bale
  • 17 M. Sissoko
  • 20 D. Alli
  • 23 S. Bergwijn
  • 25 J. Tanganga
  • 28 T. Ndombèlé
  • 12 J. Hart
  • 11 E. Lamela
  • 6 D. Sánchez

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    27' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Reguilón

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    45' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Aymeric Laporte

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Fernandinho

    Foul

  4. Tottenham
    67' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: Gareth Bale
  5. Tottenham
    67' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lo Celso · On: M. Sissoko
  6. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Aymeric Laporte · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  7. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Rodri
  8. Tottenham
    84' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hojbjerg · On: D. Alli
  9. Manchester City
    87' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Bernardo Silva
  10. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Aurier · On: S. Bergwijn

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Tottenham
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 2
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 589 361
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 527 278
Shots Inside Box 16 0
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aymeric Laporte's goal in the 82nd minute shifted momentum decisively towards Manchester City
  • ▸ Tottenham's substitutions in the second half aimed to inject fresh energy but failed to convert into goals, leaving them frustrated