Thrilling Showdown: Man City Takes on Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium

After manager Pep Guardiola extended his contract by two years, Manchester City aims to end their troubling losing streak as they take on Tottenham in the Premier League.

City’s struggles began with a 2-1 defeat to Spurs in the Carabao Cup, marking the start of four consecutive losses across all tournaments—the worst stretch in Guardiola’s coaching history. He humorously indicated that this poor form was part of his reason to commit further to the club.

The reigning champions have lost two Premier League matches away against Bournemouth and Brighton. With a challenging match against league leaders Liverpool on the horizon, it is crucial for City to secure a victory.

On the opposite side, Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, is also under pressure following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town before the international break.

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Score Summary: Man City vs. Tottenham

Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee: John Brooks

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Team Lineups:

Man City (4-3-3): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol — Lewis, Gundogan, Silva — Foden, Haaland, Savinho

Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie — Maddison, Bissouma, Sarr — Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

Live Updates, Highlights, and Commentary

1 hr 5 mins before kickoff: Tottenham will have a tough task managing Erling Haaland today with both first-choice central defenders absent. Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies must contain the formidable striker, although Spurs fans recall Davies’ strong performance in a similar role last season.

James Maddison joins the starting midfield trio, prompting Dejan Kulusevski’s shift to the right wing. Kulusevski boasts a strong history against City with three goals and four assists in seven encounters.

Team news confirmed

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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 23, 2024

1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: The lineups are announced. John Stones and Manuel Akanji return to Manchester City’s defense, while Kevin De Bruyne is once again on the bench as Rico Lewis starts in midfield. Jeremy Doku is absent from the squad, leaving Guardiola with limited options.

Tonight’s lineup!

XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis, Gundogan, Bernardo, Savinho, Foden, Haaland

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Ake, Grealish, De Bruyne, Nunes, Wright, Simpson-Pusey, O’Reilly, McAtee#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/S95sZkMv0Q

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 23, 2024

1 hr 30 mins before kickoff: It’s a particularly rainy day in Manchester, with Storm Bert causing mayhem at the Etihad Stadium. City fans are playfully referencing the storm’s name, as it coincides with Guardiola’s contract extension and the team’s return to play.

Some City supporters humorously use “Bert” to denote acts of rivalry against Manchester United after the emergence of a character, Bertie Magoo, meant to mock City during their less prosperous years.

Bertie Magoo. The BITTER Blue 😉 pic.twitter.com/cnGcK7elps

— Simon Goulding (@SimonPGBass) May 11, 2013

2 hours before kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Manchester City against Tottenham. Guardiola’s commitment to continue coaching signals a remarkable 11-year tenure at Manchester City compounded by the reality of his team facing five losses in a row, an unlikely scenario they must confront today against Tottenham.

Match Kick-off
Man City vs. Tottenham

The Premier League match will begin at 5:30 p.m. local time in Manchester, UK.

Here is a breakdown of kick-off times in various locations:

Team News: Man City vs. Tottenham

The recent international break benefited City, not just because of their poor performance lately. The team’s challenges have largely stemmed from a significant injury list, particularly troubling due to Guardiola’s tendency to work with a small group of first-team players. Mateo Kovacic is the latest casualty from an injury sustained during Croatia’s match against Portugal.

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Due to an injury, Rodri will be absent for a month, which isn’t great news. Oscar Bobb is dealing with a broken leg, while Jeremy Doku also remains unavailable. On a positive note, both John Stones and Manuel Akanji are back in a defense that has faced several injury challenges. Phil Foden is ready to play after a break from international duty. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and Nathan Ake will be on the bench.

Man City (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol — Lewis, Gundogan, Silva — Foden, Haaland, Savinho

Injured: Ake, Rodri, Bobb, Dias, Kovacic, Doku
Suspended: None

Tottenham might be missing two crucial defenders. Micky van de Ven is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in the Carabao Cup match against City, while Cristian Romero is being assessed after pulling out from Argentina’s recent game.

Fortunately for coach Postecoglou, the attack looks positive despite the absences of Wilson Odobert and Richarlison, both sidelined by hamstring injuries. Mikey Moore is also out due to illness, and Rodrigo Bentancur begins a seven-game suspension following remarks made about his teammate Son Heung-min.

Tottenham (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie — Maddison, Bissouma, Sarr — Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

Injured: Odobert, Van de Ven, Richarlison, Moore, Romero
Suspended: Bentancur

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