In a classic tale of two halves, Tottenham Hotspur clawed back from a disastrous opening period to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester City today, February 1, 2026.
The result serves as a massive boost for league-leaders Arsenal, as City failed to close the gap at the top.
The visitors dominated early, with Rayan Cherki punishing an Yves Bissouma error and Antoine Semenyo pouncing on a Radu Dragusin mistake to make it 2-0.
However, Spurs emerged transformed after the break, forcing a Marc Guéhi own goal before Dominic Solanke’s moment of acrobatic magic sealed the comeback.
Here is how the Spurs players performed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
Guglielmo Vicario: 7
The keeper was perhaps slow to react to Cherki’s opener, but he redeemed himself entirely later on. He produced a world-class reflex save to deny Cherki a second, keeping Tottenham within touching distance when the game looked lost.
Archie Gray: 7
The youngster had a difficult start, nearly punished for losing his man at the back post, but his composure improved significantly. His versatility proved vital as he matured into the contest, eventually shackling City’s wide threats.
Radu Dragusin: 5
It was a difficult afternoon for the defender, who looked rusty after his long injury layoff. He failed to close down the space for the first goal and his sloppy distribution directly led to City’s second, though he steadied himself in the final half-hour.
Cristian Romero: 6
A frustrating outing for the Argentine, who struggled to find passing lanes against City’s high press. He was often left isolated as the visitors flooded the final third and was replaced at the interval as Thomas Frank searched for a tactical shift.
Destiny Udogie: 6
The full-back was quiet in the first half but became a major outlet during the fightback. His powerful drive forced a save from Donnarumma that signaled the start of Spurs’ dominant spell and led to the first goal.
Yves Bissouma: 4
A performance to forget for the midfielder, whose carelessness on the ball allowed Cherki to open the scoring. He was physically overmatched by City’s engine room and was hooked early in the second half as Spurs sought more energy.
Joao Palhinha: 8
The most combative player on the pitch, Palhinha led the match in successful tackles. He was aggressive in his duels with Semenyo and was one of the few Spurs players to consistently look for forward-breaking passes.
Randal Kolo Muani: 6
While he used his pace to stretch the City backline, he struggled to have a tangible impact on the game. Playing out wide, he spent much of the match on the fringes before being replaced during the tactical reshuffle.
Conor Gallagher: 8
The midfielder’s relentless work rate was the catalyst for the second-half revival. His determination was best shown when he powered down the wing to provide the pinpoint cross for Solanke’s spectacular equalizer.
Xavi Simons: 9
The creative heart of the team, Simons was sensational after the break. His vision and technical quality were on full display, particularly with the delicate lofted ball that played Solanke through for the first goal.
Dominic Solanke: 9
The Man of the Match produced a clinical display under the watchful eye of England manager Thomas Tuchel. After bullying Guéhi to force the first goal, he showcased incredible technique with an acrobatic flick to level the scores.
Substitutes:
Pape Matar Sarr (7): Transformed the midfield with his energy and made vital late interventions.
Mathys Tel (6): Had a quiet cameo with few opportunities to threaten.
Wilson Odobert (7): Used his speed effectively on the counter and nearly found a late winner.
Jun’ai Byfield (6): Showed great maturity and defensive grit on his top-flight debut.