Manchester City produced one of their most famous Premier League performances. At the Etihad Stadium, Manuel Pellegrini’s side completely dismantled Tottenham Hotspur, winning 6–0 in front of a delighted home crowd. It was a game full of goals, drama, and attacking football that fans still remember today.
But here’s the challenge: can you remember the players who started that game?
This quiz will test how strong your football memory really is.
The Match in Brief
The game was one-sided from the very first minute. Within 15 seconds, City were ahead thanks to Jesús Navas. By halftime, the home side were cruising with goals from Sergio Agüero and an own goal from Spurs’ midfielder Sandro.
In the second half, Agüero scored again, Álvaro Negredo added another, and Navas wrapped things up with a stylish finish in injury time. The final scoreline of 6–0 left Tottenham fans stunned and confirmed City’s reputation as one of the most dangerous attacking teams in Europe at the time.
The Manchester City XI
Here are the starters who lined up for City that day:
- Goalkeeper: Costel Pantilimon
- Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta, Martín Demichelis, Matija Nastasić, Gaël Clichy
- Midfielders: Fernandinho, Yaya Touré, Samir Nasri
- Attackers: Jesús Navas, Sergio Agüero, Álvaro Negredo
It was a balanced mix of creativity, power, and pace. Yaya Touré controlled the midfield, while Navas stretched Tottenham’s defence with his speed. Up front, the deadly pairing of Agüero and Negredo proved too much for Spurs to handle.
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The Tottenham XI
Now for the other side of the story. Tottenham, managed by André Villas-Boas, had a tough afternoon. Here is the team that tried to stop City’s storm:
- Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, Michael Dawson, Younès Kaboul, Jan Vertonghen
- Midfielders: Sandro, Paulinho, Lewis Holtby
- Attackers: Erik Lamela, Aaron Lennon, Roberto Soldado
Despite having talented players, Spurs were completely outplayed on the day. The defence struggled with City’s fast passing, and the attack barely created chances.
Quiz Challenge
Now it’s your turn! Without looking above, try to write down the names of the 22 starters from that game. How many can you remember?
Why This Match is Remembered
- It was one of City’s biggest wins in the Premier League.
- The match showed the attacking style Manuel Pellegrini brought to the team.
- Sergio Agüero and Álvaro Negredo’s partnership was at its peak.
- Tottenham fans still remember it as one of their heaviest defeats.
Final Thoughts
The 6–0 win over Tottenham is remembered as one of Manchester City’s most dominant Premier League performances. For City fans, it was pure joy. For Spurs fans, it was a painful afternoon.
If you remembered most of the players in this quiz, congratulations—you are a true Premier League memory master!
Disclaimer: This quiz article is for fun and information. Team line-ups and match details are based on official records Premier League season.
