Tottenham ran amok against champions Manchester City - The Athletic analyses the talking point from a fascinating match at the Etihad

James Maddison scored twice inside the first 20 minutes to put Tottenham 2-0 up at a stunned Manchester City. After losing four games in a row in all competitions for the first time in his managerial career, Pep Guardiola will have expected a reaction from his side after the international break.

James Maddison has been left out in the cold for England by both Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley this year. Thomas Tuchel might have watched events at the Etihad Stadium with interest.

Five in a row has taken on a different meaning for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. It was supposed to signify their pursuit of an unprecedented fifth consecutive English title. Instead, the immediate significance comes from another historic first.

James Maddison explained the first of his two goals for Tottenham against Manchester City was something he had been working on all season

James Maddison struck twice in seven first-half minutes before Pedro Porro rubbed salt in the wounds of his former club and Brennan Johnson completed the rout.

Four-time defending champion Manchester City is in trouble again after conceding two goals in the opening 20 minutes of its Premier League game against Tottenham on Saturday.

Four-time defending champion Manchester City appears in trouble again after conceding two goals within 20 minutes of its Premier League game against Tottenham on Saturday. City, which went into the match at the Etihad Stadium on the back of a four-game losing streak,