Tottenham snatched a dramatic point away at Manchester City as Dejan Kulusevski equalised in the 90th minute in an enthralling 3-3 draw.
The Swedish winger proceeded to pull off NBA legend LeBron James’ famous ‘Silencer’ celebration as Spurs ended their run of three consecutive defeats.
Kylusevski scored a 90th minute equaliser to rescue a point for Spurs at the EtihadGetty
Kulusevski’s goal sparked ecstasy in the Tottenham camp but agony for City as manager Pep Guardiola was pictured falling to the ground in despair as his team were consigned to a third successive Premier League draw.
But the game wasn’t short of controversy, as referee Simon Hooper pulled the game back for a City free-kick despite Jack Grealish running clear through on goal in the closing stages.
The Citizens squad were left furious with the decision, as they surrounded the match official, before having words with him following the full-time whistle.
Twice Guardiola‘s side led at the Etihad Stadium, with Son Heung-min breaking the deadlock, before he scored an own goal moments later.
Phil Foden then capped off a fine City move to send the hosts into the lead going to the break, only for Giovani Lo Celso to level up the match in the 69th minute.
On for Jeremy Doku, Grealish looked like he was to be the matchwinner after he tapped home from close range in the 81st minute.
But in another shock twist, Kulusevski got on the end of Brennan Johnson’s delivery from the left flank to head his effort into the top left corner.
He then celebrated with the fans by reenacting James’ iconic celebration – inflicting a third consecutive Premier League draw on City.
City now sit third in the table – three points behind leaders Arsenal – with Ange Postecoglou‘s men leapfrogging Newcastle into fifth.
Kulusevski channelled his inner-James when celebrating his late equaliserGetty
NBA legend James was famous for his use of the ‘Silencer’ celebration
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City now sit third in the table – three points behind leaders Arsenal – with Ange Postecoglou‘s men leapfrogging Newcastle into fifth.
But City feel as though they were robbed of the crucial win, with Hooper bizarrely failing to give the hosts the advantage after Emerson Royal fouled Erling Haaland.
Haaland immediately got to his feet – with Hooper seen giving the advantage – where he then played a glorious over the top through ball to Grealish in the fourth minute of added time.
Grealish ran on to the ball where he looked set to go one-on-one with Guglielmo Vicario, only for Hooper to then bring the game back for a free-kick.
Haaland was still furious over the decision following the game, where he was seen at loggerheads with Lo Celso, with the Norwegian having to be pulled away.
To make matters worse for City, they will be without Rodri and Grealish for their midweek clash away at Aston Villa due to suspension.
As for Spurs, they will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome rivals West Ham to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Haaland was left furious with referee Hooper after he failed to give City the advantageGetty
