Gareth Taylor's side didn't have things all their own way in north London, but battled hard to come away with all three points
Aoba Fujino scored the winning goal with 12 minutes to play as Manchester City beat Tottenham 2-1 to maintain their hopes of securing a top-three finish in the Women's Super League, and the Champions League qualification that comes with it.
Fujino, who also teed up the first goal for Vivianne Miedema with superb skill, slammed in a left-footed effort to break Spurs hearts after a spirited performance.
The hosts had plenty of joy, equalising in the first half through Bethany England, but were eventually beaten after wasting a series of good attacking openings.
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Ayaka Yamashita (6/10):
Made a late save to preserve her side's win having been unable to do anything to stop England's goal. Also contributed to City's ball-playing style.
Kerstin Casparij (6/10):
A solid performance, providing a platform for Fujino down City's right and contributing to the attack herself at times as well.
Naomi Layzell (5/10):
Often relied upon to mop up after City's mistakes when playing out from the back, but also made a couple of her own as the centre-backs were targeted.
Laia Aleixandri (4/10):
Seemed to be taking even more risks than Layzell and was eventually robbed of possession for Spurs' equaliser. Mistakes always felt possible when City were playing out.
Leila Ouahabi (5/10):
Also part of an unconvincing defensive display, but did not make as many errors as some of her team-mates.
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Laura Blindkilde Brown (6/10):
Occasionally played with fire on the ball, but also produced a couple of lovely moments to link up with Fujino.
Yui Hasegawa (5/10):
Another who struggled in possession as Spurs swarmed all over City as they tried to play out.
Vivianne Miedema (8/10):
Scored City's opener with a superb header before later blocking a goal-bound effort in her own six-yard box.
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Aoba Fujino (9/10):
City's match-winner. Produced a superb assist for Miedema before cutting in on her left foot to score the winner 12 minutes from time. Clearly the standout player on the pitch.
Khadija Shaw (6/10):
Worked hard but was unable to really get into the game before being taken off midway through the second period.
Kerolin (7/10):
Did not shine quite as much as Fujino, but was a threat down the left and dovetailed nicely with Ouahabi.
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Mary Fowler (7/10):
Produced a couple of clever touches down the left as her side upped the ante after the second-half subs.
Jill Roord (7/10):
Teed up Park for a late chance to seal the points with a clever piece of skill and cross.
Jess Park (6/10):
A little quieter, but still played her part in a strong finish to the game for City.
Gareth Taylor (7/10):
City have a clearly-defined style and won this game with their subs, which Taylor deserves plenty of credit for. He won't forget the problems his side faced in the first 60 minutes, though.
