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Tottenham player ratings vs Man City: Magnificent Emerson Royal wins Jack Grealish battle

 (Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)
(Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)

Harry Kane’s 267th Tottenham goal took him past Jimmy Greaves as the club’s all-time top scorer and earned Spurs a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Kane finished from inside the box in 15th minute in what was also his 200th Premier League goal, sealing another potentially season-altering victory over the champions.

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Spurs finished the game with 10 men after Cristian Romero was shown a second yellow card for fouling Jack Grealish in the 87th minute but they held on - helping to boost the title hopes of rivals Arsenal.

Dan Kilpatrick was at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to rate the Spurs players...

Hugo Lloris 7

Saved comfortably from Rodri in the first half but did not have a major stop to make.

Cristian Romero 7

Can have no complaints about bookings for fouls on Erling Haaland and Grealish. The first lunge on the Norwegian was foolish. But he was excellent in between.

Eric Dier 9

Made a goal-saving block from Julian Alvarez in a brilliant defensive display.

Ben Davies 9

Nearly headed home from a corner and played his part in a hugely impressive rearguard.

Emerson Royal 9

Responded to fresh competition from Pedro Porro with a magnificent display at both ends. Won a great battle with Grealish.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 9

Made Kane’s goal by pressing Rico Lewis and was terrific between the boxes. So clever at winning fouls and breaking up the play.

Rodrigo Bentancur 8

Played most of the game on a booking but covered every blade of grass and used the ball well.

Ivan Perisic 6

Improved after his horror-show at the Etihad but a bit sloppy in possession and overhit a cross to Kane from a great position.

Dejan Kulusevski 8

A great outlet down the right and gave Lewis his toughest examination yet in the Premier League.

Heung-min Son 7

A much-improved display, particularly with the ball at his feet, suggesting his confidence and form is returning.

Harry Kane 8

Made history with his 267th Spurs goal and worked tirelessly as Spurs’ focal point.

Subs

Ryan Sessegnon (Perisic 78’) 7

Played his part defensively and broke forward well for one counter.

Yves Bissouma (Son 84’) 7

Helped to see out the game.

Davinson Sanchez (Kulusevski 87’) N/A

Stood tall for final three minutes plus stoppages.

Not used: Forster, Skipp, Richarlison, Danjuma, Porro, Lenglet.