Spurs have already beaten Manchester City twice this season, seeking three successive victories over them for the first time since 2016. The Sky Blues have lost six of their eight visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Preview
Across the last three matches, only one team in the Premier League has collected maximum points, and that is Tottenham Hotspur, so are things starting to look up for the Lilywhites? On Saturday, Ange Postecoglou's side made it three wins in a row, achieving this for the first time since December 2023, this time beating Ipswich 4-1; Brennan Johnson bagging a brace at Portman Road, before Djed Spence and Dejan Kuluševski were on target towards the end.
So, following wins over Brentford and Man United, Spurs have climbed up to 12th, albeit still nine points adrift the final potential European spot. Nevertheless, Tottenham have certainly found some form, looking to the Europa League to salvage their season, set to face AZ in the first leg of their round of 16 tie next Thursday. With this their last fixture before that trip to Alkmaar, can Spurs claim a statement victory over Manchester City, thereby beating them for the third time this season?
As for the soon to be dethroned champions, they are eight places and 11 points better off than their hosts, but you wouldn't know it looking at their recent form. On Sunday, Pep Guardiola's side were easily swatted aside by Liverpool at the Etihad, the 2-0 scoreline not doing justice how much of a non-contest that heavyweight clash was. Four days earlier, the Sky Blues had been dumped out the Champions League, dismantled by Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, and face a real fight to get back into Europe's top-tier competition.
The Citizens have lost only two of nine Premier League fixtures since Christmas, but were hammered 5-1 just down the road at Arsenal during their more-recent game on the road. With games against Forest and Brighton to come next, and five teams chasing them down, Guardiola's team need points to maintain their current top four position, but a victory in North London certainly won't come easily.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 173.
- Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 68. Draws: 37. Manchester City Wins: 68.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
As Ange Postecoglou promised, Spurs' form has improved now that their injury worries have eased. Guglielmo Vicario, who broke his ankle at the Etihad in November, has started the last two matches in goal, while also fit-again Destiny Udogie will keep his place at left-back.
The treatment room hasn't completely cleared, given that Radu Drăgușin, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined, so Archie Gray will continue to fill-in at centre-back. Yves Bissouma could return to midfield, adding a bit more solidity, while Wilson Odobert has come off the bench during the last two matches, his first appearance since September due to a hamstring injury suffered at Coventry.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Gray, Danso, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Bergvall: Kuluševski, Son Heung-min, Tel.
Tottenham Hotspur Players to Watch vs Manchester City
Dejan Kuluševski scored his tenth of the season on Saturday, while the Swede has previously netted three times against Man City, albeit all of these goals have come at the Etihad.
Manchester City Team News
Top-scorer Erling Braut Håland has missed the last two matches due to a knee injury suffered against Newcastle; the severity of this issue is currently unknown. Meantime, Pep Guardiola is also without John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Rodri and Oscar Bobb, with Omar Marmoush therefore once again set to spearhead the attack in Håland's absence.
Elsewhere, after an off-the-pace display on Sunday, Kevin De Bruyne is likely to be back on the bench, with İlkay Gündoğan or Bernardo Silva or perhaps both returning to midfield. January signing Vitor Reis has only been an unused substitute so far, thereby still awaiting his debut.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Kovačić, Nico, Savinho, Foden, Doku; Marmoush.
Manchester City Player to Watch vs Tottenham Hotspur
Omar Marmoush scored a hat-trick against Newcastle 11 days ago, to add to the 20 goals he scored for Eintracht Frankfurt during the first half of the season, so will the Egyptian shine again?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Prediction
Not sure if this is bold or not, but we're backing Spurs for victory in this one, given the recent form of both teams; goals should be guaranteed in North London: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 3
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: discovery+
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City takes place on Wednesday 26 February 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (EDT) & 11:30 (PST).