straight to your inboxJose Mourinho insists that Tottenham were always prepared for however Manchester City set up in their Premier League win over Pep Guardiola's men.City were not at their best as they laboured to break down a resolute Tottenham side who scored two goals at important stages to claim a victory that carried them to the top of the Premier League.
Both Spurs goals came from breaks down the middle of the pitch, while they set up with a deep defensive block when City had possession.
Speaking after the game, Mourinho said that tactic was designed to contain City's strengths, as he praised his side for their hard work from the first minute to the last.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk