The former England youth international of Congolese origin deflected some of the credit for his side’s triumph over Pep Guardiola’s Citizens
Japhet Tanganga refused to take credit for Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday evening.
Handed a starter’s role ahead of Serge Aurier and Matt Doherty, the 22-year-old put up a solid display to neutralise the Citizens’ pouring attacking.
To cap a wonderful outing, he walked home with the man-of-the-match prize, while the fans waxed lyrical about him following his substitution for Matt Doherty.
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Although the DR Congo prospect confessed the supporters made him have ‘chills, nonetheless, he lauded their impact and that of his teammates as Pep Guardiola’s men were sent home empty-handed.