There may be a Premier League title race after all as a Harry Kane-inspired Tottenham ended Manchester City’s unbeaten run stretching back to October, while Liverpool kept up their chase of the leaders by seeing off Norwich.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have had a remarkable understanding ever since they first became Tottenham teammates and against Manchester City on Saturday they etched their names into Premier League history.
In a potential pivotal day at the top end of the Premier League, Manchester City had their unbeaten run halted by Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic five goal thriller while Liverpool overcame a scare to beat Norwich and Chelsea snatched a late win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting trip to Manchester City this weekend, desperate to arrest a losing streak that threatens to derail their season as Manchester United brace themselves for a hostile reception at Leeds.
Arsenal are set to rival their bitter enemies Tottenham Hotspur for Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.
Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte said his players have to be able to survive his demands if they are to develop a winning mentality after another disappointing result.
Manchester City stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points as Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne netted in a routine 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.
Premier League leaders Manchester City will travel to Peterborough in the FA Cup fifth round.
Tottenham Hotspur have been the subject of a dig from a Director of Football who tried to negotiate with them over the winter transfer window.
A flurry of big-money moves before the transfer deadline took Premier League spending to the second-highest ever for a winter window.