As one of the most enjoyable fixtures to watch in recent years, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City always provide a very impressive game. Both sides have been around the UEFA Champions League spots for a while, and this game could go a long way to determining their general growth as clubs in the weeks and months to come.
Tottenham Hotspur News
Spurs come into this one after a daunting Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven knowing that they need a good result. If they use too much energy, though, being able to match an imperious City side might prove tough.
With the impressive form of the likes of Lucas Moura and Kieran Trippier, though, they should have all the skills needed to really hit City where it matters. City often struggle against pace on the break, of which Spurs have plenty.
Manchester City News
City come into this one after a comfortable win in Ukraine against Shakhtar Donetsk. While often a hard opponent to come up against, City manager Pep Guardiola said their first half was the best they have ever played under him – high praise indeed.
They arrive in North London with key players like Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and David Silva in sublime form. Conceding just 3 goals in 9 games, too, they have scored 36 and so shouldn’t feel too worried about either defensive or attacking frailty.
City can come forward knowing they have a structure which keeps the opposition at bay. With tough trips to Anfield and now Wembley out the way, City can look forward to less pressing fixtures after this.
Verdict
City win. They used very little up in dismantling Shakhtar, and should feel plenty good about how they will come into this one. Spurs are a good side, but City are utterly imperious: if they can pass through this test with the 3-points, they’ll already start to look pretty ominous as a club with regards to their title credentials.