Tottenham Hotspur fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday, a result that significantly boosts Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations. The match, played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Spurs produce a spirited second-half performance to deny City a crucial victory.

Manchester City dominated the first half, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo putting them in a comfortable lead. Cherki opened the scoring early, and Semenyo added another before the break, leaving Tottenham facing a tough challenge. The home side's lackluster performance in the first half was met with boos from their own fans as they headed into the tunnel.

However, the second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Tottenham emerged with renewed energy and determination, spearheaded by Dominic Solanke. Solanke ignited the comeback in the 53rd minute, poking in from close range to reduce the deficit. Then, in the 70th minute, he scored a stunning goal, meeting Conor Gallagher's cross with a flicked backheel that looped over City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This "acrobatic moment of magic", described by some as a "scorpion kick", sent the home crowd into a frenzy and leveled the score.

Despite City's attempts to regain the lead, Tottenham held firm, securing a draw that could prove vital in the title race. City's failure to win means they are now six points behind Arsenal, who had earlier defeated Leeds United 4-0. This draw marks City's fourth in their last six league games, a run that has seen them lose ground in the title race.

The result is a significant boost for Arsenal, who now have a clearer advantage in the Premier League standings. Tottenham's comeback not only earned them a point but also inflicted a blow on City's title ambitions, much to the delight of Arsenal supporters.

Tottenham's improved second-half performance and Solanke's brilliance were key to the draw. The result also eased some of the pressure on Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank, and provided a much-needed lift for the team. Following the match, Solanke was replaced by Jun'ai Byfield due to an injury. The draw leaves Tottenham in 14th place with 29 points.