Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match preview, team news, statistics, possible lineup, expert prediction

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 18:30 [GMT+1] on Sunday, November 23, at the Etihad stadium.

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are set to renew their rivalry almost a year after their exhilarating 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

However, the circumstances surrounding this matchup are far from ideal for either side.

City, having suffered consecutive 2-1 defeats to Bournemouth and Brighton before the international break, are in the midst of Pep Guardiola’s first-ever four-game losing streak.

Spurs, meanwhile, are grappling with form and fitness issues, complicating their rebuilding phase under Ange Postecoglou.

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City’s Response to Adversity

Manchester City’s recent struggles have placed them in an unusual position, trailing league leaders Liverpool by a notable margin.

While their form has faltered, the Etihad remains a fortress, with the reigning champions unbeaten at home in the Premier League since November 2022 (W28, D6).

A victory here would not only restore confidence but also maintain pressure on Liverpool ahead of their high-stakes encounter next week.

Erling Haaland’s return from international duty, where he bagged four UEFA Nations League goals, is a significant boost for City.

Matheus Nunes, who impressed with five goal contributions in late October, including one against Spurs in the EFL Cup, could also play a pivotal role.

With Tottenham’s defensive frailties, Manchester City will look to exploit gaps and capitalize on their attacking firepower.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs Struggles on the Road

Tottenham’s inconsistency under Postecoglou was evident in their surprising 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich.

While they’ve taken points in five of their last nine league visits to the Etihad (W2, D3), their current form and injury crisis raise doubts about their ability to replicate such success.

Defensive lynchpin Micky van de Ven remains doubtful, which could leave Tottenham Hotspur vulnerable against City’s relentless attack.

Offensively, Spurs rely heavily on Son Heung-min, who continues to deliver for both club and country.

After scoring and assisting in last year’s dramatic draw at the Etihad and netting for South Korea in World Cup qualifiers, Son will be key to Tottenham’s hopes of breaking down City’s defense.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Possible Line-ups

Manchester City: Ederson, Gvardiol, Akanji, Stones, Walker, Silva, Lewis, Savinho, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Udogie, Dragusin, Dvaies, Porro, Kulusevski, Bissouma, Sarr, Johnson, Son, Solanake.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Goals Galore on the Cards?

This fixture has a history of delivering high-scoring encounters, and the trends suggest another open affair.

Eight of City’s last ten league games and six of Tottenham’s previous seven have produced over 2.5 goals.

With both sides desperate to get back on track, an entertaining clash seems inevitable, though the balance tips in favor of Guardiola’s men, particularly at home.