Tottenham Clash with Man City: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Two giants from the Premier League's 'Big Six' clash on Sunday afternoon as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City in the capital.
This encounter presents a unique moment where all of north London will be supporting Spurs, with Arsenal fans eager to witness Man City lose more ground in the Premier League title chase. The Citizens, however, will be looking to stay close behind Arsenal in the standings.
City have bounced back from crushing losses to Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt by claiming back-to-back clean sheet victories, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers and Galatasaray to restore confidence. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola's squad cannot afford many more setbacks if they hope to overtake the Gunners for another championship.
Tottenham have been challenging opponents for City in recent campaigns, claiming victory in three of the past five encounters including this season's initial meeting in August, though the Lilywhites have struggled domestically under Thomas Frank's guidance.
The ex-Brentford manager faces significant pressure that a fourth-place Champions League qualification has only partially relieved, with Tottenham fans possibly dreading the outcome of Sunday's crucial match.
What Time Does Tottenham vs. Man City Kick Off?
What Time Does Tottenham vs. Man City Kick Off?
Tottenham vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Tottenham vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Tottenham (WDWLL) | Man City (WWLLW) |
|---|---|
Eintracht Frankfurt 0–2 Tottenham | Man City 2–0 Galatasaray |
Burnley 2–2 Tottenham | Man City 2–0 Wolves |
Tottenham 2–0 Dortmund | Bodø/Glimt 3–1 Man City |
Tottenham 1–2 West Ham | Man Utd 2–0 Man City |
Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa | Newcastle 0–2 Man City |
How to Watch Tottenham vs. Man City on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Tottenham vs. Man City on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League |
United States | NBCSN, Peacock |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico |
Tottenham Team News
Tottenham Team News
Micky van de Ven was absent from the midweek victory against Eintracht Frankfurt and remains "touch and go" for the City fixture, according to Frank. However, the defender has been participating in training recently and may well feature against Erling Haaland and his teammates.
The same cannot be said for eight Tottenham first-team players, including Ben Davies and Pedro Porro in defense. Several key figures are unavailable in attack, with Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison all ruled out.
On a positive note, Dominic Solanke keeps improving his match fitness and has netted twice in his previous three appearances. He may get the nod over Randal Kolo Muani on Sunday.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Solanke.
Man City Team News
Man City Team News
Jérémy Doku has been added to City's injury list after sustaining a minor knock during the week and although he will be unavailable for the Spurs match, his absence isn't expected to be lengthy. Teammate Savinho is also receiving treatment.
Defensive concerns persist with Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias and John Stones all unavailable, while Mateo Kovačić remains out in the middle of the park.
On the bright side, Rodri returns after serving his midweek suspension and winter signings Marc Guéhi and Antoine Semenyo are both ready for selection having been unable to play against Galatasaray.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham
Man City predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O'Reilly; Rodri; Semenyo, Reijnders, Silva, Cherki; Haaland.
Tottenham vs. Man City Score Prediction
Tottenham vs. Man City Score Prediction
Both Spurs and City display inconsistency from match to match, but it's Spurs who struggle more frequently. While their European performances have been solid, they have secured just one victory in their last nine domestic fixtures and haven't achieved a Premier League home win since defeating Brentford in early December.
City will be encouraged by the availability of Guéhi, Semenyo and Rodri, providing them with the talent needed to overcome a depleted Spurs squad. They may not excel in this particular matchup but should secure a third consecutive league triumph at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Prediction: Tottenham 0–2 Man City