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Why optimism reigns for Tottenham Hotspur despite latest thrashing by Manchester City

In the wake of a 5-1 loss to Man City, Rachel Cohen analyses what we've learned from Martin Ho's first three matches as Spurs manager

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Rachel Cohen
Sep 21, 2025
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Toko Koga of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Vivianne Miedema of Manchester City | Credit: Harriet Lander - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images

It’s not all gloom.

Spurs lost 5-1 to Manchester City.

Friday’s scoreline did not lie. Per FotMob, Spurs gave up 25 shots (for a combined xG of 4.56) and managed only six shots (xG = 0.47).

After the game, manager …

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Rachel Cohen
Spurs Women ST holder. Writing about Spurs Women for The Cutback and at spurswomen.uk. Talking Spurs Women on the N17Women podcast. On social media @spurswomenblog.
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