The reactions of Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte and fourth official Craig Pawson after Harry Kane netted a dramatic late winner for Spurs against Manchester City has got fans talking.
It was an eventful Saturday afternoon at the Etihad as the home side dropped crucial points in the Premier League title race.
Dejan Kulusevski, who was outstanding throughout, opened the scoring in the fourth minute before City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan equalised just after the half hour mark with a cool finish.
Man of the Match Harry Kane then helped Spurs regain their lead and it looked like Antonio Conte's side were on their way to victory until Riyad Mahrez tucked away a spot-kick in the dying moments after a clear handball.
But in one of the most dramatic endings to a Premier League game ever, that man Kane headed home from a Kulusevski cross to give the Lilywhites a famous win against high-flying City.
You can see the England international's late heroics below.
WOW!!!! What a game this has been!! 🔥🔥
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 19, 2022
Just moments after Manchester City equalised from the penalty spot, Harry Kane blows the title race WIDE OPEN again with his second of the evening!
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Moments after Kane's eventual winner, cameras captured the polar-opposite reactions of Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte on the touchline.
"This is why football is the greatest game you will ever see!" 🙌 @Carra23 pic.twitter.com/jCOkVI6Zn8
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 19, 2022
An ectastic Conte ran towards his coaching staff like he'd just scored the winner in a World Cup final, while a devastated Guardiola hunched over and touched the turf in utter dismay.
But what about fourth official Craig Pawson? Well, fans on social media were quick to analyse his "unusual" reaction to Kane's late winner...
Can anyone explain why the fourth official looks so gutted?
— Luke (@EireLuke21) February 19, 2022
Fourth official’s reaction in this little montage is unusual, no? https://t.co/f71zI96G2s
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) February 19, 2022
Look at the reaction of Pep's assistant...oh wait, that's the fourth official!
— #COYS Phil (@phildancer) February 19, 2022
What is really interesting here is the abject look of disappointment of the 4th officials face when we scored. Craig Pawson looks absolutely gutted and turns straight to Pep as if to empathise. Really odd reaction from a supposed impartial official.
— Armed Forces Spurs Official Supporters Club (@AF_Spurs_OSC) February 19, 2022
Conte, meanwhile, was full of praise for his players after their dramatic win against Premier League leaders City - and singled out new signing Kulusevski for his efforts.
“Today to speak about only one player is very difficult for me because every single player they made a fantastic performance,” said Conte.
“For sure, Kulusevski played an amazing game. He’s only 21 years old, but despite this, he has good experience, because when you play with Juventus you have to manage a lot of pressure in Italy.
“He’s a good signing for us. He’s strong physically, good technically."
Scenes at @hotelanfield after that late Spurs winner. We’ve got a title race. 👌💪 pic.twitter.com/4N682JN6Ac
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) February 19, 2022
That crucial result from the Etihad means rivals Liverpool are just six points behind the Citizens with a game in hand.
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Topics: Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte
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