
Man City vs. Spurs: Guess the Thrashing XI & Four-Goal Striker Lineup Challenge!
Title: PLAY TEAMSHEET: Guess Manchester City’s 2011-12 XI That Crushed Spurs 5-1
(Featuring a FOUR-goal striker!)
Manchester City celebrate a dominant win in the 2011-12 season.
Mail Sport’s Teamsheet challenges you to recall Premier League lineups from iconic matches. Today, we revisit Manchester City’s blistering 5-1 victory over Tottenham in August 2011.
The Match: City’s Statement Win
The 2011-12 season marked the dawn of City’s golden era under Roberto Mancini. In their second game, they demolished Spurs at White Hart Lane. A certain striker stole the show with four goals, signaling City’s title ambitions. But can you name him and his teammates?
How to Play Teamsheet
- Goal: Score as few points as possible (minimum 11 for perfect guesses!).
- Rules:
- Guess a player’s name with hints:
- Green: Correct letter, right position.
- Yellow: Correct letter, wrong position.
- Free letter = +1 point.
- Fail after 6 attempts? 11 points deducted.
Sergio Agüero in action during the 2011-12 season (example image).
Challenge Yourself!
Think you remember City’s lineup? Test your memory:
- Goalkeeper: A veteran Englishman.
- Defenders: Includes a World Cup-winning star.
- Midfield: Features a Belgian powerhouse.
- Attack: The four-goal hero – a Premier League legend.
Pro Tip: Struggling? Look for clues like nationalities, positions, or career timelines!
Why This Game Matters
This match foreshadowed City’s title triumph that season, sealed by that Aguero moment. But before the drama of May 2012, this thrashing of Spurs showcased their attacking firepower.
Play now and share your score! Can you beat the elusive 11 points?
Good luck!
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