Harry Kane Makes Tottenham History in Win Over City

Harry Kane breaks Spurs scoring record, leads team to win vs Man City. New milestone of 267 goals, 200th in Premier League

Harry Kane has made history once again as he surpasses Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham's all-time leading scorer. 

In a crucial match against Manchester City, Kane produced a composed finish from 10 yards out to dent the visitors' title ambitions. 

This goal, his 267th for the club, was a testament to his exceptional ability and longevity at Tottenham.

The landmark goal was a result of excellent work by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who found Kane inside the box, and was met with rapturous applause from the Tottenham faithful. 

A message on the scoreboard inside the stadium read "Congratulations Harry Kane", a fitting tribute to the 29-year-old striker.

Kane's goal was not just significant for Tottenham, but also for the Premier League. 

With 200 goals in the English top-flight, Kane joins an exclusive club of top scorers, including Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney. 

This achievement solidifies Kane's place among English football's greatest goal scorers and highlights his importance to Tottenham and the Premier League.

The victory was even more impressive given the circumstances surrounding the match. 

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte was recovering at home after gallbladder surgery, and the team had to play the second half with 10 men after Cristian Romero was sent off for two bookable offences. 

Despite these challenges, Tottenham dug deep and frustrated Manchester City, who were without a point or a goal in their last five visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The victory moves Tottenham one point behind fourth-placed Newcastle and while they remain five points behind leaders Arsenal.

They will be full of confidence following their resolute performance against Manchester City. 

This historic moment for Harry Kane and Tottenham will be remembered for years to come and serves as a testament to their resilience and ability to overcome challenges.

Stats and Reactions

Not. Done. Yet. 🔥#PL @HKane pic.twitter.com/LSXmh3DdVE

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 5, 2023

🎥Harry Kane gets a phone call from Antonio Conte after the gamepic.twitter.com/qh0JjmXY1p

— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) February 5, 2023

Harry Kane's game by numbers vs. Man City:

38 touches
10 touches in opp. box
5 shots
5 duels won
2 shots on target
2 take-ons
2 chances created
2 fouls won
1 goal

Spurs' all-time top goalscorer and the quickest player to score 200 goals in Premier League history. ⚪ pic.twitter.com/8LKAB0t4bk

— Squawka (@Squawka) February 5, 2023

Harry Kane’s game by numbers vs. Manchester City:

38 touches
4 ground duels won
2/2 long balls completed
2 shots on target
2 key passes
1 goal

Premier League legend. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/bhTFGiGJ4E

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 5, 2023

Harry Kane’s game by numbers vs. Manchester City:

38 touches
4 ground duels won
2/2 long balls completed
2 shots on target
2 key passes
1 goal

Premier League legend. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/bhTFGiGJ4E

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 5, 2023