"Man City" lost to "Cardiff" club, "Tottenham" beat "Swansea" (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

On Sunday evening, two matches of the English Premier League's second round were played.

Manchester City unexpectedly suffered a defeat in Wales. The team led by Manuel Pellegrini lost to Cardiff City players.

The interesting events on the field began in the second half, when Edin Dzeko's shot ended up in the opponents' goal.

Nevertheless, in the 60th minute, the score became equal after Aron Einar Gunnarsson's accurate shot.

In the 79th minute, unexpectedly, the Welsh team broke ahead after Fraizer Campbell's goal, and later the same forward doubled the lead, making the score 3 - 1.

In the final minutes, the Manchester City players tried to save themselves - during added time, Alvaro Negredo scored a goal.

However, the hosts maintained the advantage and won three important points.

Meanwhile, in London, at the "White Hart Lane" stadium, the Tottenham players led by Andre Villas-Boas defeated the resistance of Swansea City.

The winning goal was scored in the 58th minute by the team's newcomer Roberto Soldado, converting a penalty earned by Andros Townsend.

On Monday evening, the central match of the round will be played - "Manchester United" and "Chelsea" clubs will meet at "Old Trafford" stadium.

Results / Table / Video:

CARDIFF CITY 3-2 MANCHESTER CITY

TOTTENHAM 1-0 SWANSEA CITY