Solanke’s Scorpion Kick: Man City & Spurs Draw After Lead Slip

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City, ended, 2, 2

Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City

Premier League – Matchday 24 – 01/02/26 – 5:30 PM

Goals
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goal door Antoine Semenyo na 44′, 0 – 2
goal door Dominic Solanke na 53′, 1 – 2
goal door Dominic Solanke na 70′, 2 – 2

Equalizers don’t get more wonderful. With a scorpion kick, Dominic Solanke ensured that Tottenham grabbed a point against Manchester City. City took a 0-2 lead, but relinquished that lead in the second half. Leader Arsenal is laughing in his fist.

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Suddenly everyone’s jaws dropped in the Tottenham stadium.

With a 1-2 deficit against Manchester City, Dominic Solanke demanded all the attention. A cross from the right came behind him, but with an acrobatic scorpion kick Solanke still managed to score a wonderful goal.

He subtly pushed the ball over goalkeeper Donnarumma. A 10 out of 10 for execution and Tottenham got the equalizer they were looking for, because City – where Jeremy Doku was missing due to an injury – had taken a double lead in the first half.

After 10 minutes, Rayan Cherki scored the 0-1 from the corner. A little later he came close to 0-2, but goalkeeper Vicario kept his team straight with a nice reflex.

The 0-2 would still fall before half time. After regaining the ball, things went quickly. Bernardo Silva served Antoine Semenyo, who only managed to put the ball in. Already his 4th goal in his 5th game for City.

But no matter how strong City appeared before the break, it was just as vulnerable after the break.

It brought in Tottenham and ultimately paid it in cash. After a messy phase, the ball went into the goal via Dominic Solanke and defender Marc Guehi.

And in minute 70 Solanke’s equalizer followed. City’s house of cards collapsed completely, and Donnarumma had to intervene twice in the space of two minutes to avoid falling behind.

With the final whistle in sight, City looked for the important three-pointer so as not to give leader Arsenal any more space, but the ball would no longer go in. City is already 6 points behind Arsenal.

Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Omar Marmoush (Manchester City).

Rodri (Manchester City) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Wilson Odobert (Tottenham Hotspur).

An additional 9 minutes will be added.

Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) puts his head against the ball, but he cannot frame it.

Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) extends the cross with his head, but his header hits the body of a defender.

Tijjani Reijnders takes the corner for Manchester City. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.

Wilson Odobert (Tottenham Hotspur) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.

Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) puts his head against the ball, but he cannot frame it.

Tijjani Reijnders takes the corner for Manchester City. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.

Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is able to take the shot, but his shot is blocked.

Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City) puts his head on the ball, but he can’t frame it.

The ref whistles for a foul, Conor Gallagher (Tottenham Hotspur) has made a handball.

Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) puts his head against the ball, but he cannot frame it.

Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.

The line judge’s flag goes up: Wilson Odobert (Tottenham Hotspur) was offside.

The ball goes over the back line into a corner kick. It is taken by Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur), but his cross is too short and is cleared.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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