Solanke's Scorpion Kick Stuns City as Spurs Fight Back to 2-2 Draw

Tottenham Hotspur produced a thrilling second-half comeback to hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 1, 2026, handing Arsenal a crucial boost in the Premier League title race.

Manchester City dominated early under Pep Guardiola, taking a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a precise finish, before Antoine Semenyo doubled the advantage just before the break in the 44th minute. Spurs were booed off the pitch as City appeared in total control.

However, Thomas Frank's side showed remarkable resilience after the interval. Dominic Solanke sparked the revival, pulling one back for Tottenham in the 53rd minute. The former Bournemouth striker then delivered a moment of magic in the 70th minute, acrobatically scoring with a sensational scorpion kick to level the scores at 2-2 and send the home crowd into ecstasy.

The draw extends City's winless run in the league, leaving them six points adrift of leaders Arsenal, who thrashed Leeds 4-0 the day before to extend their advantage. Solanke was the standout performer for Spurs, earning praise for his clinical finishing and never-say-die attitude.The result keeps the title battle alive, with Arsenal now firmly in the driving seat as the season enters its crucial phase.