Both Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur and Man City’s Ederson threw huge tantrums after being subbed last night. The furious Spurs star almost fell over while kicking a chair in the dug-out before the Brazilian keeper booted a drinks crate after an injury scare.
Rodrigo Bentancur’s Chair Assault
The angry scenes occurred during Man City’s 2-0 win at Tottenham that moved them to within one victory of a record fourth-straight Premier League title. Bentancur, 26, launched a WWE-style assault on his chair after being replaced by Dejan Kulusevski.
Ederson’s Emotional Substitution
Then Ederson was taken off in tears and anger after a grim collision while denying Spurs an equaliser left him with a black eye and a goalkeeping headache.
City’s Crucial Lead and Tactical Shift
City had just taken the lead through Erling Haaland after 51 minutes, which led to some home fans applauding their team. However, when Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou decided to shuffle his deck, Ederson’s emotional reaction sparked concern.
Guardiola’s Decisive Action
Despite being cleared to play on by medics, Guardiola decided to bring on back-up keeper Stefan Ortega, which proved to be an inspired decision after Ortega made a crucial save to deny Son Heung-min an equaliser.
Ederson’s Frustration and Team Support
Ederson was visibly upset, kicking at a bag of balls and slamming his gloves down before being consoled by his teammates. His emotional outburst continued, with the cameras capturing him crying for several minutes after leaving the field.
City’s Path to Victory
City now only need a victory over West Ham to secure a fourth-straight title, with Haaland sealing victory and Cityzens two points ahead of Arsenal. Guardiola confirmed Ederson’s potential doubt for upcoming games.
Tottenham’s Disappointment and Europa League Hopes
Meanwhile, Bentancur and Tottenham faced frustration as they missed out on Champions League football. Their defeat last night means they cannot catch fourth-placed Aston Villa, now relying on a result in their final match to secure fifth spot and reach the Europa League.
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