Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City on Wednesday as part of Matchday 27 of the Premier League season.
Spurs enter the match having won their three most recent league games, easing pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. However, the North London club are still well off the pace in 13th place, and a top-half finish seems like the only realistic goal for Tottenham this season.
As for City, they remain inconsistent this season and have lost two of their last three league matches. The Sky Blues are fourth in the standings but they have four teams within a single result of leapfrogging past them, so maximising points is paramount for the remainder of the campaign if they hope to return to the Champions League.
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Here's what you need to know about Tottenham and Manchester City ahead of their match.
Tottenham vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head and recent statistics
All-time meetings: 173
Tottenham wins: 68
Draws: 37
Manchester City wins: 68
The teams have each won 68 of their 173 all-time meetings.
Spurs won the reverse fixture 4-0 and are looking to do the league double over the Sky Blues for the first time since 2021-22.
Tottenham vs. Manchester City: Team news
(Sources: Injuries, suspensions)
Tottenham
Injured: Romero, Werner, Solanke, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Richarlison
Suspended: None
Manchester City
Injured: Rodri, Bobb, Akanji, Haaland, Stones
Suspended: None
Tottenham vs. Manchester City: What the managers are saying
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham
(via Tottenham)
"You are always looking forward to the challenge. Man City are an outstanding football club, great manager and they have still got great footballers. They are still playing really challenging football for any opponent but we have enjoyed our games against them whether that was this year or last year. You know you are going to get a good football game. They are going to try to win. They are going to play expansively and we are going to try to do the same. It’s going to be a good test for us."
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City
(via Manchester City)
“They’re a fantastic team, with individual quality. The rhythm they play and intensity they do, incredible runners in the transitions but I think lately they have a few more extra passes.
“They can do it especially when James Maddison plays. The results dictate one thing, but the opinion of the team is the opposite.”
Tottenham vs. Manchester City: Prediction
Spurs' recent form, combined with City's inconsistency, gives the North London club the slightest of edges.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City
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