And Tottenham were made to pay for that miss as Ledley King brought down Balotelli in the final minute of added on time and the Italian made no mistake from 12 yards . Mario Balotelli 's late penalty gives Manchester City a 3 - 2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur . He appeared to aim a stamp at Tottenham 's head before he scored the winning goal . Manchester United beat Arsenal 2 - 1 at the Emirates to keep pace with title rivals . City move three points ahead of United as both Manchester clubs move clear of third .
Mario Balotelli 's late penalty gives Manchester City a 3 - 2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur . He appeared to aim a stamp at Tottenham 's head before he scored the winning goal . Manchester United beat Arsenal 2 - 1 at the Emirates to keep pace with title rivals . City move three points ahead of United as both Manchester clubs move clear of third .