Pep Guardiola admitted Tottenham were ‘one step in front’ of his side as Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season ended at White Hart Lane.
A calamitous early own goal from Aleksandar Kolarov set dominant Spurs on their way and Dele Alli scored a second shortly before half-time as their own unbeaten start in the league continued.
Erik Lamela also saw a second-half penalty saved by Claudio Bravo as Spurs threatened to add to their lead.
And Guardiola conceded City were very much second-best to Mauricio Pochettino’s vibrant side.