Christian Eriksen bagged a late winner to boost Tottenham's title hopes and dent Manchester City's.
Eriksen struck with just eight minutes remaining to move Spurs to second and within just two points of leaders Leicester.
Kelechi Iheanacho thought he had earned City a point when he equalised within eight minutes of coming on.
Iheanacho's fine strike cancelled out Spurs' controversial opener when Harry Kane netted his 19th goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Referee Mark Clattenburg harshly blew for handball when Danny Rose's cross hit Raheem Sterling on his back as the Manchester City forward turned to block it.
Spot on: Harry Kane converts the penalty
Leveller: Kelechi Iheanacho climbed off the bench to equalise
Winner: Christian Eriksen strikes late on to snatch victory
1) Vincent Kompany needs time
The City skipper looked understandably rusty on his first start since Boxing Day after his latest return from his calf trouble.He had a couple of poor touches and played Christian Eriksen on for Spurs' late winner.
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2) Roy Hodgson should take a look at Danny Rose
Hodgson must have been impressed by Rose's attacking display from left-back and his cross led to Tottenham's controversial penalty.Rose isn't on Hodgson's radar, but deserves to be considered if he maintains this form.
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3) Yaya Toure looks off the pace
Toure's movement was laboured in the No 10 role for City and he was lucky to escape bookings twice for catching Mousa Dembele and Christian Wimmer.
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4) Mauricio Pochettino is going for the title
Pochettino signalled his intent that he had come for the win by matching City with an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation at the Etihad as he went with Heung-Min Son, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli behind Harry Kane.
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5) Sergio Aguero left his shooting boots at home
Aguero has been in red-hot form, scoring seven goals in his five games prior to this evening's clash, but was off colour.He fluffed a couple of chances, including a glorious one at the back post.
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Player ratings
Manchester CityHart 6: Left exposed by City’s slack defending.
Zabaleta 5: Yet to get back to anywhere near his best form.
Kompany 5: Booked. A bit shaky, still feeling his way back to fitness.
Otamendi 5: Dives in too quickly, needs to stay on his feet. Rash.
Clichy 6: Great forward run to set up City’s equaliser.
Fernando 5: Substituted early, sloppy, didn’t have a very effective game.
Fernandinho 7: Gets through plenty of work, probably City’s best player.
Silva 6: Disappointing again, had a poor season by his high standards.
Toure 5: Sloppy. Lucky not to get booked for a couple of early fouls.
Sterling 6: Looked better on the right, unlucky to concede a penalty.
Aguero 6: Looked horribly isolated at times as City gave him little service.
Substitutes: Iheanacho, for Fernando, 66 mins, 7, Kolarov, for Clichy, 75 mins.
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Lloris 6: Quick off his line when needed, helpless on goal.Walker 6: Worked hard, tracked back, had a solid game.
Alderweireld 7: Solid display. No frills but steady in defence.
Wimmer 6: They miss Vertonghen, looked a bit shaky.
Rose 8: Always in the thick of it. Brave defensively, courageous going forward.
Dier 6: Booked. Harsh yellow card considering Toure hadn’t been punished.
Dembele 6: Good in possession, didn’t affect things enough.
Son 7: Busy performance, worked so hard for the team.
Alli 7: Got through plenty of hard work and running.
Eriksen 7: Fabulous finish for Spurs winner. Great composure.
Kane 7: Kept his nerve from the spot to prove he’s a big game player.
Substitutes: Carroll, for Son, 72 mins, 6, Lamela, for Alli, 82 mins, 7.
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