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| Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur | November 23, 18:30 GMT+1 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.5 |
| Tottenham Hotspur odds | 5.4 |
| Draw | 4.96 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.3/2.98 |
Manchester City have just extended Pep Guardiola’s contract for another two years. The club now aims for their striker Erling Haaland to follow suit, with his current deal running until 2027. Haaland himself has hinted that Guardiola’s renewal could influence his own decision to remain at the Etihad.
The Citizens are currently 2nd in the Premier League with 23 points from eleven games, trailing Arne Slot’s high-flying Liverpool by five points.
Manchester City’s season has been difficult after Rodri’s injury, which will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Guardiola has found it difficult to readjust, as no midfielder can cover as much ground as the Spaniard.
Rodri isn’t the only missing player: Kevin de Bruyne has been through multiple injuries in the last 365 days, which heavily impacts Manchester City’s attacking dynamics.
This absence of key players is best-reflected by Manchester City’s four back-to-back defeats preceding the international break. It’s the first time Guardiola has endured such a streak in his nine years at the helm.
| Recent Form | WLLLL |
| Key Player to Watch | Savinho |
| Team Strengths | Great tactical set-up, talented individuals, balanced profiles across the team |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of rest defence, over-dependence on Rodri, lack of defensively stability in the midfield |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Rodri, Manuel Akanji, Matheus Nunes, Oscar Bobb |
While Ange’s first season brought hope with finishing 5th in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season, the beginning of the 2024/25 season has caused disappointment among Tottenham fans.
Tottenham currently sit 10th in the league with 16 points from 11 matches, and the team’s performance on the pitch isn’t much better than the results: five wins, five losses, and a single draw.
A recent 1-2 home defeat to Ipswich Town only added to their frustrations, as Ange’s men struggled to impose themselves against a newly promoted side.
Tottenham Hotspur have performed better in the Europa League, winning all of their clashes except one, a thrilling 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray.
Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Richarlison will all be sidelined due to injuries, leaving Postecoglou with a threadbare squad and fewer options for tactical flexibility.
| Recent Form | LWWLL |
| Key Player to Watch | Brennan Johnson |
| Team Strengths | Strong individual quality in the attacking line |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of rest defences, midfield lacks cohesive patterns |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Richarlison |
This clash is one of the most-played fixtures in the Premier League, with 172 encounters between the two sides. The Citizens won 68 matches, while Tottenham won 67. The two teams drew thirty-seven times.
Tottenham claimed the spoils in their most recent meeting less than a month ago, securing a 2-1 win to advance in the EFL Cup. Goals from Pape Matar Sarr and Timo Werner saw Ange Postecoglou’s side progress, while Matheus Nunes provided Manchester City’s consolation strike.
Manchester City last won in the final weeks of the 2023/24 Premier League season (0-2), with Haaland scoring a brace.
Bet hereSavinho might have initially struggled to integrate into the team, but he has now become Manchester City’s most important threat in the final third.
He’s a high-volume dribbler, which allow him to regularly imbalance compact defences. Savinho hasn’t scored yet, but he’s competing for a starting spot.
Manchester City has often been criticised for being too rigid under Pep Guardiola, which is where Savinho’s individuality should be a threat for Hotspur’s defence. Without van der Ven, Spurs will need to find a way to stop Savinho in 1v1 duels.
The other obvious player is Erling Haaland, who scored twelve goals in eleven games. His imposing physique and ball-striking expertise make him an almost unbeatable striker in the penalty box.
On the other side, Heung-min Son appears to be the obvious choice. He’s been one of the team’s most consistent performers amid the team’s patchy form. In eight games, he scored three goals and assisted another three.
He also recently scored South Korea’s only goal against Palestine (1-1) during the international break.
Manchester City’s primary concern lies in dealing with transitions, as no player in the midfield runs like Rodri. Manchester City doesn’t have an elite passer and strong tackler in one that can be compared to Rodri.
Guardiola has tried different formulas, but none of them has convinced the public. The team suffers in creativity when their creative heartbeat, Kevin de Bruyne, is injured.
It’s therefore likely that Manchester City will look to maximize their attacking potential through Savinho, whose 1v1 expertise could see Tottenham pulling two defenders against him. This would free another Manchester City player, which would be a tactical paradise for Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City will try to slowly transition through the different attacking phases, while Tottenham will try to counterattack through Sarr and Son.
Despite enduring an unprecedented run of four consecutive defeats, the Citizens enter this fixture as favorites. Pep’s contract renewal announcement is expected to motivate his players, while the team can count on Kevin de Bruyne’s presence.
Tottenham, on the other hand, have struggled to keep up with their competitors this season, especially in Micky van de Ven’s absence.
However, Manchester City struggle to maintain a healthy rest defence, which suggest that Spurs have a strong chance of finding the net. Still, Tottenham’s defense against positional attacks isn’t up to the level, which leaves Manchester City as the match favorites.
Without Micky van de Ven, Tottenham’s defensive structure has been severely weakened. No defender will be capable of man-marking Erling Haaland, and Savinho will add to the disaster.
Cristian Romero often needs someone to cover for his adventures on the ball, which is usually Van de Ven. This is also why Tottenham have struggled in recent weeks, as Postecoglou was deprived of his most important defender.
Erling Haaland is well-placed to exploit these vulnerabilities. The Norwegian striker, fresh off a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-0 win over Kazakhstan, is in red-hot form.
With no clear candidate to mark him tightly, Haaland’s combination of physical dominance and lethal finishing makes him a nightmare matchup for Tottenham’s defense.
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