Twitter Reacts as Harry Kane Ends Goal Drought, Tottenham Beat Manchester City

Not many people tipped a Tottenham Hotspur victory against Manchester City in the early kick-off at the weekend, but despite falling behind, that's exactly what Spurs delivered at White Hart Lane.

City began by setting a record for the number of Argentinians:

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#MCFC are first club in #BPL history to start a match with 4 players from Argentina: Willy, Demichelis, Otamendi, Aguero @MCFC

— Infostrada Sports (@InfostradaLive) September 26, 2015"

Manchester City made light of the absence of Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany and David Silva at first—perhaps that's easier when you can call on the £55 million talent of Kevin De Bruyne:

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Robbie Savage "I wouldn't pay to watch Kevin De Bruyne" pic.twitter.com/Ss1eQHIA46

— bet365 (@bet365) September 26, 2015"

But for all De Bruyne's offensive threat, when his mistake facilitated Eric Dier's equaliser, the focus turned to some less happy statistics:

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PASS MAP: Kevin De Bruyne completed just 38% of his passes in the first half. Under par distribution. pic.twitter.com/gWKnepLQ4h

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 26, 2015"

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PASS MAP: Kevin De Bruyne completed just 38% of his passes in the first half. Under par distribution. pic.twitter.com/gWKnepLQ4h

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 26, 2015"

And Eric Dier's well-hit strike, which like De Bruyne's opener might well not have stood if an offside had been spotted, kick-started a collapse for City.

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Not being biased but he was clearly on side pic.twitter.com/cwIGblA511

— Patrick (@Who_8_Depay) September 26, 2015"

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Two offside positions, two goals. English officiating, everyone.

— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) September 26, 2015"

Toby Alderweireld added the second, and the third followed not long later. There was good news for Harry Kane, who finally ended his wait for a goal—again with a hint of offside—for Tottenham.

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748 - Harry Kane has ended a run of 748 minutes (12 hours, 28 mins) without a goal in all competitions for Spurs. Relief.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 26, 2015"

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Harry Kane! Unleash the memes! pic.twitter.com/tawzJhXNZv

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 26, 2015"

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He's offside as well...butttttttttttt open goal gaping ...#kane pic.twitter.com/UO6eGHq1cj

— Bridgette Parlma (@Bparlma) September 26, 2015"

And if most expected Kane to come good at some point, the same perhaps could not be said for Erik Lamela, who capped his performance with an impudent goal in the latter stages:

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Can't believe what I'm watching. Lamela deserves that goal, been brilliant today

— Greg Stobart (@gstobart) September 26, 2015"

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GOAL! Tottenham 4-1 Man City. Lamela scores. How 90 mins can change your face! @seancardo #SaturdaySportKe pic.twitter.com/ZUXAbnaF4C

— Nation FM (@NationFMKe) September 26, 2015"

The favourite for the league being beaten 4-1? That doesn't happen too often...