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Joe Doyle

How the Spurs dressing room reacted to Manchester City win and Toby Alderweireld injury

Spurs claimed a great win against Manchester City on Saturday evening that took them to the top of the Premier League table.

Jose Mourinho's side put in a clinical display against his old rival Pep Guardiola, winning 2-0 despite seeing City dominate possession of the ball and peppering the goal with shots.

Spurs players were in a fantastic mood after the game, taking to social media to hail the team spirit and performance after a vital clash.

However, there was one sour note, with Toby Alderweireld picking up an injury problem during the win. But the defender said that he hopes it is just a minor problem, and is aiming to be back soon.

Mourinho said he was extremely pleased with his side for showing a great togetherness during the match, as well as a decisiveness in defence and the discipline necessary to pull off such a result.

"I am very happy because to have that discipline, you need more than discipline," he told reporters. "You need also a big desire to do it, also big solidarity.

"That discipline is not only about a plan, it is about an emergency plan which is when somebody makes a mistake or somebody is not in a certain position, you have to compensate and cover for it.

"That discipline demanded a big effort and the guys were fantastic. I am super happy, super proud of them.

"It was a proper team performance with every individual giving everything. I am very, very happy."

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