Manu Akanji was one of the most relieved men in North London after Stefan Ortega prevented his error from being punished against Tottenham.
Manchester City were holding a 1-0 lead in the 86th minute of their penultimate Premier League game when Akanji tried to play a ball with his back to goal and saw it nicked off him and City tormentor Son Heung-min tearing through on goal.
Pep Guardiola fell backwards in anticipation of a knockout blow, only for substitute keeper Ortega to hold his ground and make a crucial save.
Many Blues had their hearts in their mouths at that point, and the same was true of Akanji as he looked on in horror at the scene that had unfolded in front of him.
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