Defoe almost gets a second but his shot is punched away by Isaksson.

Berbatov races onto a ball over the Man City defence - but he's offside.

Garrido is lucky not to get his marching orders after a bad challenge on Defoe. The Man City full back has already been booked but ref Halsey just awards a free kick to Spurs.

Lovely build up play by Spurs' Prince Boateng and Zokora. The pair combine well to release Jenas but the midfielder leans back and sends his shot high over the bar.

Kaboul comes back on but he's not endeared himself to home supporters.

Spurs are playing with ten man as Kaboul is off the field changing his boots.

Petrov sends a dipping 30 yard left-foot drive just wide of the target.

Spurs are all over the place - City's equaliser has shattered their confidence. It looks like Juande Ramos is ready to bring on Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Man City have got their tails up now and Kaboul only just clears from Vassell who had beaten three Spurs defenders on his way to goal.

Petrov tries to bring Man City back into the game with a snapshot but Chimbonda blocks the effort out for a corner.

Brilliant save by Isaksson who flings himself to his right to push out Berbatov's shot on the turn.

First chance for Man City but Jenas just manages to rob Ireland as the midfielder steadied himself for a shot 8 yards out.

Man City are living dangerously with some of their defending. Lennon is the latest to be brought down on the edge of the area.

The second 45 has begun in a more leisurely fashion after a frantic first half.

Spurs fans scream for a freekick on the edge of the Man City box after Richards tripped Bent - but ref Halsey waves play on.

Etuhu turns Lee inside and out but his ball in is headed clear by Kaboul. Perhaps the centre back should stick to defending.

More groans from the Spurs faithful as Kaboul over hits another angled pass.

Johnson tries his luck from 20 yards out but Dawson does well to get across and block the effort.

Berbatov almost wriggles free with a lovely turn but Dunne stays on his feet and clears the danger.

Lennon and Richards have sprinting contest but although the impish Spurs winger beats his man, his cross is headed clear by Corluka.

Kaboul does well to clear from Ireland who was through on goal. The centre half isn't a crowd favourite but he's playing well today.

The game settles down after a frantic start. It's been more like a cup tie than a league match so far.

And City are straight on the counter attack but Etuhu's effort goes harmlessly into the side netting.

Jenas makes a lung busting run from his own penalty area but his final shot is easily gathered by Isaksson.

Petrov smashes a 25 yard free kick straight at the Spurs wall.

Kaboul steps out of defence to try and make a clever pass but his effort is way over hit. Goal kick to Man City.

Bent should have made Isaksson work but the Spurs hitman blazes an angled drive over the bar.

Berbatov is in the mood today - another great pass from the Bulgarian finds Malbranque but his shot is deflected wide for a corner. Good move.

It's end-to-end stuff as Man City now get a chance to take the lead - but Petrov blazes over.

First real chance of the game as Berbatov releases Bent with a clever pass but Isaksson comes off his line to smother the ball.

Petrov beats Chimbonda in a one-on-one but he can't find Vassell with his pass.

Lee whips a swinging delivery across the Man City box but it just eludes Bent.

A cheer goes around White Hart Lane as news of Middlesbrough's second goal against rivals Arsenal is flashed on the big screen.

Ireland goes on a mazy run but gets disposed by Zokora who releases Bent but the £16.5m striker can't collect.

Petrov puts over a great cross. Lee hesitated to clear but just got in ahead of Vassell to prod the ball out for a corner.

Referee Mark Halsey gets the game underway and Man City go straight on the attack.