Spurs produce trademark Mourinho show against City
JOSE Mourinho watched Tottenham produce one of his trademark performances to secure a 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester City and send out a message in the title race as they moved back to the top of the table for at least 24 hours.
Counter-attacking goals in each half from Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso handed Spurs a statement victory despite Pep Guardiola’s men dominating possession in the capital.
The City boss signed a contract extension this week, but was not able to toast it with three points after his team failed to break down the disciplined and organised hosts.
It meant Mourinho, who celebrated a year in charge of Tottenham on Friday, again got one over his old rivals in north London.
Danny Welbeck’s first goal for Brighton set Albion on their way to a first win in seven league matches amid a controversial finish in a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker struck to give the visitors the half-time lead before the hosts equalised at the start of the second half through Ezri Konsa.
Solly March quickly restored Brighton’s lead with a lovely curling effort, however they were made to sweat in injury-time as Tariq Lamptey was sent off for two bookable challenges on John Mcginn and then Jack Grealish.
Lamptey had not even taken his seat on the bench before Villa were then awarded a penalty after March brought down Trezeguet. However, referee Michael Oliver reversed his decision after being invited to consult VAR.
Villa have now lost all three home matches since their emphatic 7-2 defeat of Premier League champions Liverpool at the beginning of October.
West Brom were unable to fight back into their match against Manchester United, as United closed out a 1-0 victory.
United dominated the first half against West Brom, although the match remained scoreless heading into the break.
A deflected Karlan Grant effort and unorthodox Kyle Bartley header represented West Brom’s best chances.
United were breathing a huge sigh of relief within minutes of the second half getting under way.
Referee David Coote pointed to the spot having adjudged Bruno Fernandes to have brought down Conor Gallagher in the box.
The irate Portuguese midfielder claimed he got the ball and saw the decision overturned after Coote watched a replay of the incident on the advice of the VAR.