EPL 2017/18: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - 5 Talking Points

#3 Leroy Sané dominates the left flank

Leroy Sané was a major threat

The German winger was a constant nuisance as he repeatedly got past Kieran Trippier. City focussed their attacks down this side due to the danger that Sané offered and the fact that he was repeatedly winning 1v1s. The benefits of this showed in the second half, possibly due to Tottenham starting to tire, because De Bruyne and Sané were both able to get in behind Trippier. De Bruyne was direct while Sané was unselfish as he assisted Sterling.

This reflects the danger that City possesses because they have threats all across the forward lines as well as two talented creators behind them, although Silva wasn't playing in this match. Pep Guardiola can pinpoint an opposition weakness and City have the tools to adapt and utilise that. They don't rely on one player, so their success and form is sustainable. That's not taking into the account the fact that they have options on the bench that can come on alter games.

Sané is an immensely talented individual as well because he is only 21-years-old but already looks like a world-beater. Buying him for £46.5 million looks like an absolute bargain; he and Sterling can terrorise opposition defences from either flank for many years to come.