'Absolutely perfect' - Alan Shearer wowed by Tottenham signing's performance v Man City
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Edward Bazeley
Sun 24 August 2025 13:24, UK
Alan Shearer heaped praise on Joao Palhinha after Tottenham beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Spurs’ victory over Man City on 23 August ensured that the North London club have now achieved two successive victories under new boss Thomas Frank.
Their win at the Etihad Stadium came thanks to goals from Wales international Brennan Johnson and Palhinha.
Meanwhile, Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Monaco will accept £47.5million for Tottenham transfer target Maghnes Akliouche.
Palhinha scored against Man City (Credit: Imago)
Palhinha’s most important action on Saturday came when his goal secured Tottenham’s victory at the Etihad Stadium.
However, it was the former Fulham man’s defensive contributions that impressed former Newcastle United striker Shearer.
After watching the midfielder block Nathan Ake’s shot, Shearer told BBC One’s Match of the Day on 23 August: “Look at this from Palhinha.
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“He could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham Hotspur.
The timing of them were absolutely perfect.”
Frank led Spurs to a win at Man City (Credit: Imago)
Football Insider verdict
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The former Everton man has notched two goals and an assist in two Premier League appearances, showing that he is ready to help the North Londoners enjoy a significantly better domestic campaign than the one they endured last term.
Meanwhile, Frank has responded well to losing the UEFA Super Cup final to PSG in his first competitive game in charge of Spurs, subsequently leading them to wins over Burnley and Man City in the top flight.
By beating Man City, Tottenham have once again proven that they are capable of winning against some of the best teams in the country on their day.
However, Frank must now prove that he is the right man to lead the North London outfit to consistency in the Premier League.
Upcoming fixtures against Bournemouth, West Ham, Brighton, and Wolves enable the former Brentford boss to establish a rich vein of form in the top flight.
Meanwhile, football finance expert Dan Plumley has weighed in on whether Frank’s men can sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers in a Tottenham News exclusive.
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