Manchester City vs Tottenham Preview
- Competition: Premier League.
- Date: Saturday, November 23.
- Time: 6:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City vs Tottenham will be the late kick-off on Saturday, November 23 in the Premier League as the second-placed side gear up to host the team in 10th place.
City will enter this contest on the back of one of their worst runs of form in recent times. They have lost four of their last five matches and managed just one win. In this run, they have conceded 10 goals and managed to score just five as they continue to lose ground on Liverpool in the title race. They have faced two consecutive defeats in the Premier League, having lost 2-1 to Brighton last time out, and will look to snap out of this bad run.
Spurs, on the other hand, will enter the next match on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two and lost three of their last five matches as they desperately seek for consistency in their results. In this span, they have conceded eight goals and scored nine goals and will look to steady the ship before they take on the defending champions. Having lost 2-1 to Ipswich last time out, Tottenham will look to perform way better next time.
That said, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Manchester City Team News
Manager Pep Guardiola fielded a strong lineup in his team’s 2-1 defeat against the Seagulls. However, the major positive from that game is Kevin De Bruyne’s return to action as he came off the bench and featured for just under 20 minutes. He will be on the bench again, while Rodri, John Stones, Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb all remain sidelined.
Tottenham Team News
Manager Ange Postecoglou, too, fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match but they fell to a 2-1 defeat. Pape Matar Sarr will be an injury concern from that match as he was subbed off having picked up a knock. Other players set to miss the next couple of games are Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert as well as Mikey Moore.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Ederson.
Defenders: Kyle Walker (C), Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol.
Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan.
Forwards: Savinho, Matheus Nunes, Erling Haaland.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario.
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie.
Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison.
Forwards: Brennan Johnson, Heung-min Son (C), Dominic Solanke.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have met very often over the last few years and have crossed paths domestically as well as in Europe. However, the last five meetings between the two are perfectly balanced. Manchester City have won two, Tottenham have won two, and there has been one draw between the two teams.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 31/10/24 | Tottenham 2-1 Man City | EFL Cup |
| 15/05/24 | Tottenham 0-2 Man City | Premier League |
| 27/01/24 | Tottenham 0-1 Man City | FA Cup |
| 03/12/23 | Man City 3-3 Tottenham | Premier League |
| 05/02/23 | Tottenham 1-0 Man City | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch
Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City)
As far as big games go, opponents usually centre their entire gameplan on marking Erling Haaland. This should give opportunities to City’s other creators to take centre-stage. This is where Gvardiol can maximise his opportunity as he often drifts forward on the left and drifts central to aid his team’s attacks. He also has three goal contributions in the league and will look to add to that.
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
With Ruben Dias out with an injury, Solanke will have to deal with Akanji and Ake in defence and will look to get the better of the pair. With four goals and one assist already in the league so far this season, Solanke is often deployed as Tottenham’s target man. He will look to create space and get on the scoresheet in this crucial fixture.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Prediction
This game is quite unpredictable, as shown by the close head-to-head record between the two sides. While City have home advantage, Tottenham are in a better vein of form. As a result, this one could end in a draw.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
Where to watch Manchester City vs Tottenham live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports. |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports. |
| India | Star Sports, Hotstar. |
| Spain | DAZN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Manchester City vs Tottenham?
A. Manchester City will host Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, November 23 at 6:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Manchester City vs Tottenham for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Manchester City vs Tottenham?
A. Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Manchester City vs Tottenham?
A. Manchester City have won two of the last five games, Tottenham have won two, and there has been one draw.