Pep’s joy at Blues show of four-ce

follow me. Kevin is a good example for the young players, for the Academy, for Phil Foden, for Brahim Diaz. They know how good Kevin is and when they see how he runs and fights without the ball, that is the best example.

“His performance in this game? I have no words to describe what he has done with the ball, how many assists and shifting the play.

“Behind him, people see it and know they have to run like that as well.

“I don’t want to be humble right now because I am proud. It was an outstanding performance against one of the best teams and one of best coaches in the world.”

Raheem Sterling scored two late goals and substitute Jesus missed a penalty before Christian Eriksen scored a consolation for Spurs.

Disappointed Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was critical of his stars for the way they “gifted” City their opening goal with a free header for Gundogan.

“The better team won but the way we conceded from a corner was a big mistake and a massive present for them,” he said.

“When you play a team in very good form, you cannot give away these gifts.”

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is praying for hope in the transfer window after his side slipped into the relegation zone.

Their 1-0 defeat at Arsenal yesterday was the Geordies’ eighth in their last nine games and many fans are desperate for Mike Ashley’s sale of the club to go through quickly – or they could face a quick return to the Championship.

Benitez said: “We are a young team. When you’re not winning you lose confidence. We have to keep working this way. Try to get a result. In January, try to bring in people.”

Sean Dyche was delighted to see his highflying Burnley pick up another clean sheet in the draw at Brighton.

The Clarets are only a point off fourth place and boss Dyche said: “It’s a good point and to have three straight clean sheets and seven points from our last three games in the Premier League is very pleasing.” FOR EVERY MATCH REPORT