Soccer-Man City close gap at the top with thrilling comeback win over Spurs

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 19, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez shoots at goal REUTERS/Molly Darlington

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester City got back to winning ways in thrilling style after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 on Thursday, a victory that moved the champions to within five points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Looking to avoid a third successive defeat in all competitions, City were sluggish from the off and went into the break two goals behind after Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal netted in quick succession at the end of the opening period.