After a few weeks out of the Spurs side, James Maddison provided a statement performance against Manchester City.
Maddison was a key player in Tottenham’s 4-0 win, netting a first-half brace in what was an all-round magnificent display from the Spurs number ten.
First latching onto the end of a brilliant Dejan Kulusevski cross, the Englishman then doubled his tally with an expertly taken dinked finish.
The 28-year-old’s magnificent performance has unsurprisingly earned a lot of plaudits from Spurs fans, with some fans admitting they owe the midfielder an apology.
Tottenham fans laud James Maddison display vs Man City
Maddison’s performance was described as ‘outstanding’ by Ange Postecoglou – as per SkySports – with fans echoing the Tottenham manager’s claims.
Supporters took to X (formerly Twitter) on the final whistle to sing the praises of the Tottenham midfielder.
One wrote: ‘This is the game I’ve been waiting for from James Maddison in a Tottenham shirt. Genuinely outrageous in all aspects this first half, the heartbeat.’
Another puts: ‘This might be James Maddison’s best ever career performance and it’s at the Etihad of all places…. conducting their buildup and arriving in the box all at once.’
Other supporters also took the opportunity to admit they were wrong about Maddison following recent criticism of the Englishman’s performances.
Another fan stated: ‘People owe James Maddison an apology. #THFC’
James Maddison’s statement performance against Man City
Postecoglou’s treatment of Maddison has been criticised by Spurs supporters in recent times, but the Aussie’s decision to start the 28-year-old against City would work out perfectly.
Two goals and an all-around brilliant performance, the former Leicester star seemed like a man possessed against the Citizens – a man who seemed as if he was for his place in this Tottenham team.
Maddison made Premier League history against City and his magnificent display is shown by his impressive numbers.
| James Maddison stats vs Man City |
| Match rating – 9.2 |
| Minutes played – 89 |
| Goals – 2 |
| Assists – 0 |
| Pass competition – 89% |
| Defensive actions – 6 |
Postecoglou told SkySports
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