The Lilywhites remain six points off top spot in the Premier League after the Reds were beaten by the Citizens and some Spurs fans are overjoyed.
Thursday’s result at the Etihad Stadium has blown the Premier League title race wide open as Manchester City ran out 2-1 winners over leaders Liverpool.
Ahead of kickoff, Jurgen Klopp’s side could have gone nine points clear of Tottenham Hotspur and 10 of the incumbent champions with victory.
Even if they had drawn, it would have nonetheless been a big psychological boost of coming through another fixture against a key rival and remaining unbeaten.
As it turned out, goals from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane ensured that Roberto Firmino’s contribution was just a consolation.
Spurs, currently third in the table, remain hot on the heels of both Man City and Liverpool, with just six points separating the three sides.
The result in Manchester has very much benefited Tottenham as well as the Citizens, and some Lilywhites fans took to Twitter to give their thoughts:
Spurs will have to wait until January 13 before they’re back in Premier League action when they host Manchester United, who have been rejuvenated by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment.
The first fortnight of January looks set to prove pivotal to Tottenham’s trophy hopes on three fronts but following Liverpool’s loss, they will surely be feeling more optimistic than ever in the league.
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