EPL: Tottenham’s Postecoglou attributes win against City to tactical discipline

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has attributed Tottenham Hotspur’s massive 4-0 win against Manchester City at Etihad to tactical discipline and courage.

Speaking to BBC Sports after the game on Saturday, Postecoglou said: “Proud of the lads. To come to the City at their place is a daunting prospect. It challenges every part of you. A bit of everything today. We had to be disciplined and work hard – and play decent football – and we did that. Our football was the difference today.

“Outstanding performance. You have to be [clinical]. They won’t give you too many opportunities. There was calmness and maturity about how we handled the ball. Against City, you can get spooked and don’t want to play against them. But you have to play.

“They test you in every way—mentally, physically, tactically. Our flat spots have been flat and something we need to eradicate. We’re a much better team this year than last year. We just need to find consistency.”

James Maddison scored twice in the first half before goals from Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson sealed the win.

The defeat is Manchester City’s fifth loss in a row and Pep Guardiola’s worst run in his managerial career.

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