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Dominic Solanke's outrageous scorpion kick rescues Tottenham in thriller against Man City

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Dominic Solanke's outrageous scorpion kick rescues Tottenham in thriller against Man City
Dominic Solanke may have already wrapped up goal-of-the-season honours after producing a jaw-dropping scorpion kick as Tottenham Hotspur battled back to draw 2-2 with Manchester City.

The England international's moment of improvisational brilliance lit up the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, hauling Spurs level in a game that had looked lost at half-time.

Solanke magic leaves fans and pundits stunned

With Tottenham trailing 2-1 and chasing the game, Conor Gallagher did superbly to win the ball down the right and whip a dangerous cross into the box.

The delivery drifted slightly behind Solanke - a position most strikers would consider hopeless.

What followed was anything but ordinary.

The forward twisted his body and flicked his leg backwards, executing a perfectly judged scorpion kick that looped over Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the net.

The effort was so improbable that expected goals data gave it just a 0.04 xG chance.

Spurs fight back from two down

The goal capped a stirring Tottenham comeback.

First-half strikes from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo had given City control, with boos ringing around the ground at the break.

However, Spurs were far more aggressive after the interval.

Their first goal came via a scrappy moment involving Marc Guehi, with Solanke getting the final touch as the ball was bundled over the line.

But there was nothing scrappy about the equaliser - a strike already being compared to the famous scorpion-style effort once scored in north London by former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.

Speaking after the game, Solanke wasn't shy to talk about how much he enjoyed his goal.
It was a lovely goal, to be fair. I had to improvise a bit, but I'll definitely be watching that back a few times.

Big implications at both ends of the table

The result could have wider consequences in the Premier League title race, with the draw potentially helping Arsenal maintain breathing room at the summit.

For Spurs boss Thomas Frank, the performance showed resilience after a flat opening 45 minutes, and underlined just how crucial a fit Solanke could be in the months ahead.

One thing is certain: fans will be watching that goal on repeat for a long time yet.

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