17:06
The Citizens also received Schützenhilfe yesterday. After leaders Arsenal lost 1-0 at Everton, Guardiola’s side can make the title race exciting again with an away win today and reduce the gap to two points. After the 1-0 win against the Gunners in the FA Cup nine days ago, the Skyblues go into the match with confidence and want to win both league games in one season against Tottenham for the first time since 2018. However, Guardiola also warned. “They have the quality to punish you. They are a tough opponent,” said the Spaniard of Spurs.
16:58
The home side are looking to capitalize on the assist West Ham United provided yesterday by tying a draw from Newcastle. With a threesome, the Spurs could move up to one point behind the Magpies in the first place in the Champions League. But they would have to deliver again in front of a home crowd, because four of the last five home games have been lost. “We have to create a good dynamic and deliver a perfect performance in both penalty areas. Because that’s where the game will be decided,” said assistant coach Cristian Stellini, who today stands in for Antonio Conte, who is still in Italy after gallbladder surgery.
16:42
Both coaches have recently made a few changes compared to the FA Cup. At Tottenham, only Bentancur, Perišić, Son and Kulusevski stay in, the rest swap. Among other things, Lloris is back in goal and Kane in the striker. Guardiola, on the other hand, makes four changes. Ederson, Walker, Bernardo Silva and Julián Álvarez will start for Ortega, De Bruyne, Gündoğan (all bench) and Stones (not in the squad).
16:34
It has been less than three weeks since the two completed their first round game, which had been postponed due to scheduling reasons. After being 0:2 behind at the break, City was able to turn the match into a 4:2. As a result, both teams have been unscathed, claiming victories in both the league and the fourth round of the FA Cup.
4:30 p.m
Hello and welcome to the Premier League matchday 22 big game! Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City at 5:30 p.m.