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Manchester City Fans Slam Defender Rico Lewis After Dismal Spurs Defeat
23 Aug
Summary
- Manchester City fans criticize Rico Lewis' poor performance in 2-0 loss to Tottenham
- Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scored for Spurs, handing City their first defeat
- Fans question City's decision to extend Lewis' contract, calling him "not good enough"
On August 23, 2025, Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. The loss has sparked heavy criticism from City fans towards defender Rico Lewis, who struggled to make an impact during the match.
Tottenham took the lead in the 35th minute when Brennan Johnson tapped the ball home after a VAR review overturned the initial offside decision. Joao Palhinha then doubled the visitors' advantage just before halftime, capitalizing on a mistake by James Trafford.
Despite City dominating possession and creating more chances, they were unable to find the back of the net. Fans have now questioned the club's decision to extend Lewis' contract, with one fan stating that "giving Rico Lewis a 5-year extension is emblematic of the decline of this football club." Other supporters have been even more scathing in their assessment of the 20-year-old's performance, with one fan claiming that "Rico Lewis is such a garbage of a player" and that they "won't field him even if we short of players."
The defeat extends Manchester City's poor run against Tottenham, who have now won three of their last four meetings. Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to bounce back quickly as they aim to mount a strong title challenge this season.
