Mahrez sends City top
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How did Riyad Mahrez impact Manchester City's victory?
A long ball and a long ball here from Edison has got Sterling into a position where they can set up their first goal here and they have done. Knocked in by Riyad Mahrez. Who has mixed emotions here, the former Leicester City man.
And he scored there in his last appearance for Leicester City and his first for Manchester City. A fitting match winner tonight, Riyad Mahrez now with Jeff Shreves.
Riyad, congratulations on getting the winner tonight for Manchester City, but of course you're very much a son of Leicester as well. How has the weekend been for you, given the tragic events?
To be honest, it's been very, very difficult for me. It's not easy to have this type of stuff. The boss was
What emotions did Mahrez express after scoring the winning goal?
very special to me. I spent like four and a half years there and I have many memories with him. He was such a Such a good person, such a good human. So I'm very, very, very sad. And that's why today when I scored, I put my hands in the sky for him because he did a lot for me and for Leicester. And it's difficult to speak about it because it's very sad. And it's difficult, yeah.
You're saying similar things to many of the Leicester players. Just what a fantastic guy he was.
How did Tottenham's defense perform against Manchester City's attack?
Not just an owner, but a friend and so supportive to everybody.
Yeah, he was like a dad for us, you know. He was very, very special. Believe me, he was such a good person, very big heart. And it was heartbroken and shocking for me too. to have this news and of course with the other people who died with him. It's a difficult situation and I'm with Leicester and I'm with the family of the victim because it's not an easy situation, yeah.
When did you decide that you wanted to play tonight?
No, I always wanted to play because I know he would have wanted me to play. He was very passionate about football.
What were the key moments that could have changed the game for Tottenham?
It was difficult, but I kept thinking about him. It was difficult to sleep as well after that, but it's part of life, it's difficult.
Well, you did your job and you dedicated your goal to him. Very, very well done and well spoken.
Thank you.
Very nice tribute to the Leicester chairman, Vichai Srividana Prava, who, of course, died on Saturday night. But how important was his contribution on the pitch tonight, Gary?
In the first 15 minutes, him and Raheem Sterling were a huge threat to Tottenham. Tottenham looked nervous in full-back areas, in particular Kieran Trippier, obviously for the goal. And that's what good wide players do.
How did the pitch conditions affect the players' performance?
They challenge the space behind you. You never know where they're going to be. And Manchester City's movement of the wide players is fantastic. And they were absolutely key to the achievement of the night. It was obviously the key goal. On a difficult pitch, it wasn't ideal.
Do you think that's why they were nervous?
I don't know, really. I think sometimes when you go into a game as a full-back and you know you're playing against a real top player, you must start well. You must start well.
What tactical changes did Manchester City implement this season?
Your first pass, your first tackle, your first header. I always used to think in a game that if a winger beat you one-on-one in that first... The first one, you couldn't get beat one-on-one. If he does you the first time, you've got real problems. And Kieran Trippier got done the first time off Raheem Stern. At that point on, you're really thinking, I'm in for a long night here. It takes a lot to get back. Even though you're an experienced player, Kieran Trippier's played in World Cups, he's played many games, it still gives you that feeling that he's got me. And it gives the confidence to the opposition. And you can't get beat on that first one.
How are Bournemouth and Watford performing this season?
What's your take on the goal, Jamie? I thought it was really poor from Kieran Trippier. I think he's just got to head the ball away. I think he's trying to be too clever, trying to find the goalkeeper. That maybe comes 20, 30 minutes into the game when you've got that confidence to do something like that. I mean, I mentioned a half-time. I mean, that's a great opportunity there to go on to that ball, head it, leave a little bit on still. Never know, it's going to be a tough game. Gary's talking about the winger getting the better of you in that first duel.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How did Riyad Mahrez impact Manchester City's victory?
0:07–1:03
2
What emotions did Mahrez express after scoring the winning goal?
1:03–1:46
3
How did Tottenham's defense perform against Manchester City's attack?
1:46–2:38
4
What were the key moments that could have changed the game for Tottenham?
2:38–3:27
5
How did the pitch conditions affect the players' performance?
3:27–3:54
6
What tactical changes did Manchester City implement this season?
3:54–4:25
7
How are Bournemouth and Watford performing this season?
4:25–4:54
8
What does the future hold for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino?
4:54–56:24
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