Tottenham: Mourinho gives verdict on Bale display in loss
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho must now call upon Gareth Bale or risk losing his job before the end of the season. Spurs have won just three of their last 12 Premier League matches and sit ninth in the table. It is some fall from grace for the north London side, who dreamt of a first top-flight title in 60 years when they sat top earlier in the campaign.
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But his brief appearance at the Etihad showed glimpses of an improvement.
One run in particular showcased fine close control, before forcing City keeper Ederson into a sharp save.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville claimed earlier this season that an in-form Bale could make the Spurs frontline a frightening proposition for opposing teams.
“Tottenham have two world class forwards in Son [Heung-min] and Harry Kane,” Neville said on Sky Sports.
Tottenham news: Gareth Bale impressed off the bench at Man City (Image: GETTY)