The deputy squad leader is harder than the squad leader! Tottenham has not won the next round after defeating Manchester City in four consecutive leagues

Tiger Pao, August 31, In the past few Premier League seasons, Tottenham has defeated Manchester City four times: in the second round of the 2025/26 season, Tottenham defeated Manchester City 2-0 away; in the 12th round of the 2024/25 season, Tottenham defeated Manchester City 4-0 away; in the 22nd round of the 2022/23 season, Tottenham defeated Manchester City 1-0 at home; in the 26th round of the 2021/22 season, Tottenham defeated Manchester City 3-2 away.

However, it is surprising that every time Spurs failed to win in the next round after beating Manchester City: In the 3rd round of the 2025/26 season, Tottenham lost 0-1 to Bournemouth; in the 13th round of the 2024/25 season, Tottenham drew 1-1 to Fulham; in the 23rd round of the 2022/23 season, Tottenham lost 1-4 to Leicester City; in the 27th round of the 2021/22 season, Tottenham lost 0-1 to Burnley away.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to this season, Leicester City and Burnley were both relegated teams of the season, while Manchester City were both champion teams of the season.