Our expert previews the Premier League’s top clash of the weekend as Tottenham hosts Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
This thrilling fixture marks the highlight of gameweek 7 in the Premier League, featuring leaders Manchester City taking on an unbeaten Tottenham side at the iconic White Hart Lane. Last season, Spurs triumphed in both meetings, including a spectacular 4-1 victory at home and a narrow 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino’s team is eager to repeat last season’s success against the Sky Blues, but they’ll need near perfection to overcome Pep Guardiola’s in-form side. City are flying high, with an outstanding run of 10 consecutive wins across all competitions, racking up an astonishing 30 goals. Fans can expect an exhilarating match with both teams favouring exciting, attacking football.
Tottenham v Manchester City | Sunday, 2 October | White Hart Lane | 15:15
To Win (90 Minutes)
Tottenham 47/20 | Draw 49/20 | Manchester City 11/10
Tottenham
Tottenham have started the season strongly, demonstrating consistency even if not always flair. They remain unbeaten in the Premier League with 14 points from six games. Last weekend, they edged Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium with Heung-Min Son netting a brace in the first half. However, Spurs relaxed in the second half, letting the game get tense. With Harry Kane sidelined by injury, the burden falls on attacking midfielders like Son, Eriksen, and Alli to provide goals. Son, in particular, has been in fine form, scoring six goals and assisting once in his last seven Premier League outings. Janssen, though struggling to adapt to the Premier League pace, showed promise against Middlesbrough and will be key in covering for Kane.
Pochettino’s side must hope key midfielders like Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele, and Moussa Sissoko recover from injuries to provide grit necessary to disrupt City’s rhythm. Triumphing over City twice last season bolstered their title credentials. A strong result here would set a positive tone for the rest of the season.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s reign at Manchester City has started flawlessly with a perfect ten wins in all competitions, including six in the Premier League, establishing a four-point lead atop the table. They are aiming to match a record 119-year-old haul of league victories with a win at Tottenham. However, City’s star creative midfielder Kevin De Bruyne faces a likely month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. The Belgian had been pivotal, contributing two goals and five assists. Despite this blow, City boast a deeper squad than previous seasons.
Raheem Sterling has been outstanding, scoring four league goals and earning the Premier League Player of the Month for August. Sergio Aguero remains a fearsome striker, netting 11 goals in six games, even overcoming a recent domestic suspension.
Verdict: Draw (49/20)
Both star players, De Bruyne and Kane, will miss the match through injury, impacting their teams significantly. While City possess a stronger squad to cope with absences, Tottenham remain unbeaten and showed they can challenge City’s dominance last season. Expect a tight game with points shared.
Written by Chadley Nagel @Hollywoodbets
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