Manchester City's second-half performances are becoming a concern, potentially costing them the Premier League title. After a 2-0 lead against Tottenham, City have now drawn three of the past four league games where they were ahead at half-time. While their draws against Chelsea and Brighton didn't see the same dramatic drop-off, they had chances to secure the win. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium turnaround was due to a re-energized Spurs and a complacent City side. Tactics and attitude played a role, with Tottenham matching City's energy and desire, winning important duels. Danny Murphy believes City's loss of control wasn't due to quality but a mindset issue. The first half showcased City's dominance and composure, with a fluid front two and clever pressing tactics. However, the second half saw City lose momentum, control, and chances, despite brilliant saves by Gianluigi Donnarumma. This extreme contrast in performances is surprising given City's quality and experience, and a mindset issue may be the culprit. City's title race remains open, but a mindset shift is needed to regain dominance.
