Sarr delivers top-notch display for Spurs vs Man City
Tottenham Hotspur recorded an impressive 4-0 first division conquer city of manchester at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
The London heavyweights have been hugely inconsistent with their performances this campaign and went into yesterday's match as underdogs despite Man City's four-game losing streak.
However, Ange Postecoglou's team made a splendid counterattack. James Maddison silenced the crowd early with a quick double. The Spurs went into the break with a comfortable lead.
Pedro Porro extended Spurs' lead in the 52nd minute. Brennan Johnson added further polish to the performance with the fourth goal in stoppage time. He had an easy touch on an open net.
In addition to the scorers, the defensive midfielders were brilliant in the match. Pape Matar Sarr got the nod to start and the Senegalese showed why he is one of the most interesting young stars.
according to PhotomobThe 22-year-old completed 87% of his passes against City. He won 7 of 11 duels played with a tackle success rate of 100% (3/3). Sarr also made 3 clearances and 5 recoveries.
The midfielder was brilliant with his control and was dispossessed on just 1 occasion.
Unlocked potential
Sarr began the season as a starter from the Postecoglou bench, but has won over the coach with his performances. The young man now has the possibility of becoming an undisputed starter.
Radu Dragusin earned plenty of plaudits yesterday after excelling against Erling Braut Haaland, but Sarr was equally good in the center of the park, dominating the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva.
He £37 million The star also followed Kevin De Bruyne's careers after his performance. Postecoglou appears to have unlocked Sarr's potential and the midfielder has started to find the consistency he lacked in the past.
Spurs' shock victory over City has taken them to sixth place in the league table. Despite losing all other matches, the club is only 3 points behind their London rivals. Chelsea and Arsenalwhich are 3rd and 4th.
Tottenham could become a contender champions league football if they manage to start winning consecutive league games. They haven't achieved it since they beat Brentford and manchester united in september,
