Johnson rules out repeat show

ADAM Johnson does not believe there is any chance of Manchester City repeating their five–goal "humiliation" of Tottenham on Sunday.

The true impact of City's staggering August win at White Hart Lane took a long time to sink in.

Looking back, it is as amazing as any other of the freak results that have littered the season given Tottenham have bounced back to become serious Premier League title contenders.

And, while Johnson is determined City should maintain their perfect home record, the former Middlesbrough man accepts it will be much tougher.

"That was a one–off," he said. "We humiliated them with some of the football we played. I don't think many teams would have got close to us. The passing and movement was staggering.

"But the fact is they have some top players, a squad packed with quality, and are playing much differently now."

Still, Johnson feels there is an anxiety in the Spurs camp about their chances of overhauling City after Rafael van der Vaart’s questioned City’s credentials.

"It shows we must be doing something right if people are talking about us all the time," said Johnson.

Johnson was speaking on a visit to Moston Fields Primary School with City team–mate Gareth Barry to promote the club's healthy eating project 'Strike a Balance.