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Joe Bray

Four things noticed from Man City tunnel cam during crucial Tottenham Hotspur win

There were no hard feelings between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur players this weekend despite an emotional Champions League quarter-final days before.

City faced Spurs at the Etihad for the second time in a week on Saturday, after being knocked out of the Champions League last Wednesday.

Despite winning 4-3 on the night, City exited the competition on away goals after having a late Raheem Sterling goal ruled out by VAR. To add insult to injury, there were hints of handball in Fernando Llorente's decisive goal for Spurs that sent them into the semi-finals.

But there were no signs of any animosity between the two sides as they reunited on Saturday in the Premier League, with City emerging victorious thanks to Phil Foden's first Premier League goal.

City published a behind-the-scenes 'Tunnel Cam' video showing the teams before, during, and after the game. This is what we noticed:

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Jesus and Moura reunite

City's Brazilian contingent of Ederson, Danilo, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus were joined by Spurs forward Lucas Moura again, and Jesus wasted no time in reunited with his fellow countryman.

Emerging form the City dressing room, Jesus called after a group of Spurs players heading out to warm up, and shared a joke with Moura as they entered the pitch.

At half-time, England duo John Stones and Dele Alli were also involved in a conversation heading up the stairs in the City tunnel, before heading into their respective dressing rooms.

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Bernardo's complaints

Bernardo Silva isn't known for his temper, but he was clearly annoyed by his treatment in the first half as he approached the referee at the top of the tunnel at half time.

As the teams were emerging for the second half, Bernardo was seen talking to the referee and pointing to his leg, indicating various tackles he received.

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Walker's shirt swap

Kyle Walker faced his old club for the third time in four games, and after the game was heard wishing his former side well for the remainder of the season.

Walker obviously still has friends at Tottenham, and swapped his shirt with former defensive partner Jan Vertonghen. Nice gesture.

Zinchenko's passion

Oleks Zinchenko has had a difficult month with injury, but returned at left back to help City to another important clean sheet.

You could tell what the result meant to him, as at full time, he strode up the tunnel and held up three fingers to the camera. "Three points!"

If City record another four wins in their remaining fixtures, they will win the Premier League, and if the tunnel camera is anything to go by, this is a squad fully focused on the task in hand.

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