James Maddison scored twice inside the first 20 minutes to put Tottenham 2-0 up at a stunned Manchester City. After losing four games in a row in all competitions for the first time in his managerial career, Pep Guardiola will have expected a reaction from his side after the international break.

Tottenham ran amok against champions Manchester City - The Athletic analyses the talking point from a fascinating match at the Etihad

Five in a row has taken on a different meaning for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. It was supposed to signify their pursuit of an unprecedented fifth consecutive English title. Instead, the immediate significance comes from another historic first.

James Maddison has been left out in the cold for England by both Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley this year. Thomas Tuchel might have watched events at the Etihad Stadium with interest.

Four-time defending champion Manchester City appears in trouble again after conceding two goals within 20 minutes of its Premier League game against Tottenham on Saturday. City, which went into the match at the Etihad Stadium on the back of a four-game losing streak,