Thomas Frank joins the legendary ranks alongside Mourinho and Conte

Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Man City made coach Thomas Frank the third manager in history to defeat Pep Guardiola away with two different clubs.

Tottenham shuts down Man City at Etihad

In the recent round, Tottenham displayed disciplined and effective play to force Man City to suffer their first defeat of the season. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha were the heroes, scoring to secure a convincing win for Spurs. Against a Man City side considered "off form," Thomas Frank's team took full advantage of their chances and proved their mettle on the big stage.

This result not only earned valuable 3 points but also marked an important milestone in Frank's career. He became the third manager in history to defeat Pep Guardiola away with two different clubs. Frank first beat Pep Guardiola with Brentford in November 2022. Previously, Mourinho achieved this with Real Madrid and Manchester United, while Conte did so with Chelsea and Tottenham.

A historic milestone for Tottenham

Notably, according to GOAL, Tottenham is the first team in Premier League history to score the opening goal in five consecutive matches when visiting Etihad. Spurs are also only the second team in the league era to score continuously at Man City's stadium, after Blackburn from 1993-2002. This shows Tottenham has always been a "bogey team" for Pep, regardless of Man City's form.

Heavy pressure mounts on Pep Guardiola

With this defeat, Pep Guardiola has lost to Tottenham a total of 10 times in his career, a figure matched only by Liverpool, the two opponents who have troubled the Spanish coach the most. This loss not only slows Man City's title challenge but also raises many questions about their stability, especially with the summer transfer window still open and several players potentially leaving Etihad.

Pep Guardiola will certainly need to address issues with squad strength and morale. The upcoming match against Brighton is seen as a crucial test where Man City must win to regain fans' trust and maintain their championship ambitions.

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