Manchester City's opening match of the new season saw them secure a convincing victory over Tottenham, a result that hardly surprised anyone. After the match, Mourinho approached the interview with a laid-back demeanor, stating that winning this game was nothing to be overly excited about. While he was pleased, he insisted that the team's mindset would not change simply because they had beaten Tottenham.
At first, anyone listening to this kind of statement might find it normal and not react strongly. However, when the media heard it, they were quick to twist it into something more dramatic.
The underlying message he conveyed seemed clear: Tottenham's lack of strength meant Manchester City had no reason to become complacent after such a result.
Or, as it was sensationalized:
Tottenham is weak!
Of course, only the losers would feel the need to explain themselves, while City fans remained silent, content with three points in the bag.
