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Gareth Taylor’s in-form Blues take on Tottenham tomorrow in the first of three games we are playing at the Etihad Stadium across the 2024/25 season.

Our women’s players love the Joie Stadium but taking to the pitch at the Etihad is always a source of excitement and expectation…and this game is no exception.

The likes of captain Alex Greenwood, leading scorer Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and player of the month Lauren Hemp prepared for the game with a training session this afternoon.

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To get acclimatised to the Etihad ahead of the 19:30 (UK) kick-off, our stars hit the pitch for a session under the watchful eye of Taylor alongside his coaching staff.

In positive news, Ayaka Yamashita and Mary Fowler – who both missed the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace through illness – were involved with preparations cranking up.

The duo missed the trip to Selhurst Park last time out where we recorded a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

But Taylor says the pair returned to training this week and are in contention to lock horns with the Londoners on Friday at 19:30 (UK).

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However, the boss also revealed Laia Aleixandri will continue to be assessed to determine if she’s available for selection for City’s meeting with Robert Vilahamn’s side.

The versatile defender was also absent for the Blues during our triumph over the Eagles last time out after sustaining an injury during international duty with Spain.

Before the pause in domestic action, she made nine appearances in all competitions, registering one assist and playing a crucial role in keeping us unbeaten so far.

“Yama and Mary are back,” Taylor declared.

“Laia we just need a bit longer to assess, but those guys are fine.”

Taylor also offered an update on Naomi Layzell and Vivianne Miedema who have both been absent since our 2-0 victory over Barcelona on Wednesday 9 October.

The defender suffered an ankle injury in the success over the reigning European champions and the Netherlands international received successful treatment on her knee last month.

And the boss explained Layzell is nearing a comeback, while Miedema is in fine spirits although there hasn’t been a definitive timeframe for her return.

He added: “One bit of positive news is Layzell is getting closer, we had a positive meeting on her ankle situation, that’s a real positive because she’s a good player for us and her ability to play in a number of positions is really important.

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“We were probably all a bit surprised that the first scan didn’t show what was really going on, particularly with the nature of the movement she made.

“I just spoke to Naomi earlier and she had a really positive conversation with the specialist yesterday. We’re in a position to start loading her up again. Her return will be fairly imminent, which is really positive for us.

“I have spoken to Viv. She was due down in London today to see a specialist to check everything’s coming on fine and that we’re still on target trying to get her back as soon as possible.

“She’s happy, feels good and actually feels she could do more than where she’s at which is a positive sign. We’ll know a little bit more after today but she was in good spirits.

“For us it’s about managing it from day to day, hopefully we get decent feedback today from the specialist dealing with her and we can move to the next target.

“The medical staff are waiting for the green light to be able to push on.”

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Tickets for City’s WSL showdown with Tottenham Hotspur are available from just £15 for adults and £5 for Under-16s. Visit mancity.com and the Official Man City App for more information.

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Additionally, supporters can also secure their seat for further WSL Etihad clashes against Manchester United (17/18/19 January) and Chelsea (21/22/23 March) through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

Gareth Taylor’s side host the Lilywhites on Friday 8 November with kick-off set for 19:30 (UK).

The Blues are aiming to maintain our unbeaten start to the current campaign which currently stands at ten matches in all competitions.

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And the fixture will be available to watch live on ESPN after the broadcaster reached an agreement with Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) to become the home of the WSL for the 2024/25 season in the United States.

The agreement ensures that every fully produced (57) WSL match is shown on an ESPN platform, which means that sports fans in the U.S. can keep up with live action from the top tier of women’s football in England.

In addition, WPLL have extended their deal with ESPN to broadcast games in South America and the Caribbean.

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In the U.S., most games will stream live exclusively on ESPN+, with a minimum of four fixtures simulcast on an ESPN linear platform this season, beginning with this Friday’s fixture between City and Spurs.

Commentator Mark Donaldson and ESPN’s lead women’s soccer analyst Ali Krieger will cover the clash live on ESPN2 and ESPN+ (English).

Coverage will include 30-minute pre-game, half-time, and post-game segments.

Additionally, ESPN Sur will produce the match in Spanish, so the game will also air in English and select matches in Spanish on ESPN+ in the United States.

Food outlets are available on the East & West side of the Stadium.

There is a range of hot & cold options including vegan & halal options.

City Square and stage will continue to be closed during the 24/25 season as the development of the North Stand and Entertainment District continues apace.

At the West Reception atrium of the Colin Bell Stand, opposite the Bell Summerbee Lee statue, we have live entertainment, music and catering which includes our award-winning ‘Blue Carpet Experience’. The ‘Blue Carpet Experience’ commences approximately 2 hours before kick-off. It’s our free family-friendly event that features guest interviews, live music, DJs, amazing money can’t buy giveaways and much more. The culmination of the Blue Carpet Experience is the team bus arrival which is approximately 90 mins before kick-off!! Come down and take part in the family-themed fun with our enhanced PA system and 2 large jumbo screens!!

On the other side of the stadium opposite the East Stand Atrium, we have the Summerbee Bar as well as lots of different options of catering units, a retail pop shop and live music.

Stadium gates open -2 hours before the match and our pre-match entertainment inside the stadium starts then. Where possible and appropriate we’ll show other matches on the concourse screens too!

Our Blue Carpet Experience takes place outside The Colin Bell Stand entrance and includes our very own unique team arrival. The first team usually arrive about 90 minutes before kick-off. The show is aimed at our family audience and if the little ones want to see their heroes in person, this is the best place to be!

We have prizes and giveaways every week from scarfs to money-can’t-buy experiences.

We also have live music, performers and entertainment with our presenting team, as well as exclusive guests, all shown on our 2 x jumbo screens so everyone has a view! Don’t miss this part of our match day and get up close to our players as they arrive off the team bus!

The Man City Kids Fanzone is a completely free event that runs for two-and-a-half-hours before every home weekend match on the indoor pitch located at City Football Academy.

Join us for loads of free pre-match fun. Get involved with all our activities, meet Moonbeam and Moonchester, snap a photo with the trophies and take part in our competitions to win some exclusive City prizes!

You can redeem up to six tickets per person and the event is available for all fans, you do not need a match ticket to attend. However, the tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Arrive early to allow plenty of time to pass our security checks. Small handheld bags, no larger than A4 size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted.

Backpacks, holdalls, rucksacks, or other similar items of any size, large or small, will not be allowed into the stadium. Small handheld bags, no larger than A4 size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted. If you must bring a bag to the stadium that exceeds the allowable size, the bag storage facilities are available on the Orange car park that you can use to securely store your items will be in place until the match has finished.

The bag storage is priced at £10 per item.

In what will be out first of three outings at the arena this term, Gareth Taylor’s side lock horns with the north Londoners on Friday 8 November at 19:30 (UK) – and tickets are available to purchase here.

The Blues are currently enjoying a 10-match streak without loss in all competitions which sees us at the Barclays Women’s Super League summit having played a game more than second-place Chelsea.

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But our task against Robert Vilahamn’s side won’t be easy after they beat West Ham 2-1 in the last outing.

It all points towards a thrilling night under the Etihad lights and to gear up for the occasion, watch a swathe of highlights from our past encounters with Spurs in the video player above!

Tickets for our latest showdown with Spurs at the Etihad Stadium are available from just £15. For more information on how to purchase, click here.

Additionally, supporters can secure their seats for the trio of WSL fixtures to be played at the Etihad through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

Gareth Taylor‘s side welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium on Friday 8 November, with kick-off set for 19:30 (UK).

Bardsley and Harding made a combined 126 appearances for City and were team-mates at the Joie Stadium during the 2015 WSL campaign.

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The Blues are aiming to extend our unbeaten streak in all competitions so far this season and currently sit top of the WSL table after Sunday’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Standing in our way are a Spurs side who got back to winning ways at the weekend against West Ham United.

The two sides locked horns four times last season, with the Blues coming out in three of those encounters.

It promises to be another thrilling matchup, with Matchday Live providing a City-centric flavour to your experience on our digital platforms.

Bardsley and Harding will preview the game during our extended pre-match show, getting under way roughly one hour prior to kick-off.

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They’ll then reconvene for a half-time debrief before more in-depth post-match analysis, including interviews with Gareth Taylor and a player.

It promises to be an action-packed show, full of expert analysis and laughs along the way, as is tradition on Matchday Live!

City v Spurs

Tickets are still available to purchase for our Etihad clash against Spurs from just £15.

Kick-off is set for 19:30 (UK) on Friday 8 November as City look to extend our unbeaten start to the season to 11 matches.

For more information on how to purchase, click here.

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Additionally, supporters can secure their seats for the trio of WSL fixtures to be played at the Etihad through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

WHEN AND WHERE

Gareth Taylor’s side host the Londoners on Friday 8 November at 19:30 (UK) – and tickets for the clash are available here.

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As ever, the Official Man City App will provide dedicated coverage across the evening, meanwhile regular updates will be posted on X:@ManCityWomen.

APP COVERAGE

The Official Man City App will have every base at the Etihad Stadium covered on Friday.

Starting 90 minutes before kick-off, our Matchday Centre will provide detailed text updates, stats and analysis carrying on throughout the game and after the final whistle.

There will also be a special Matchday Live broadcast with Tash Harding and Karen Bardsley joining Chris Latchem in the studio to offer their expert insight across the encounter.

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Those with push notifications turned on will be alerted to all the key moments, with Alistair Mann and Bardsley also guiding you through the action from the press box with live audio commentary.

A detailed match report plus reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will be made available soon after the full-time whistle.

Highlights from the game and a CITY+ full-match replay can then be accessed from 12:00 on Saturday 9 November.

GARETH TAYLOR PREVIEW

The boss will field questions from the media on Thursday 7 November at 14:30 (UK).

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Taylor’s press conference will be broadcast live on mancity.com and our official app before written and video recaps are published.

PREVIOUS MEETING

City’s were narrowly eliminated from last term’s FA Cup at the hands of Spurs in the previous meeting between the sides.

Mary Fowler’s gave the Blues the lead in the capital before Bethany England struck a dramatic, 96th-minute equaliser to send the game to extra-time where the sides couldn’t be separated.

In the resulting penalty shootout Spurs prevailed 4-3 to advance.

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However, City won both home and away WSL clashes with the Londoners in 2023/24 – recording a 7-0 triumph at the Joie Stadium and 2-0 victory in the capital.

What’s more, Taylor’s team also beat Tottenham 1-0 away in the Continental Cup last season.

LAST TIME OUT

City recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last time out in what was our 200th WSL assignment.

Goals from Jess Park, Jill Roord and Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw were enough to see City extend our unbeaten start to the 2024/25 campaign to ten matches in all competitions.

TICKETS

Tickets are still available to purchase for our Etihad clash against Spurs from just £15.

Kick-off is set for 19:30 (UK) on Friday 8 November as City look to extend our unbeaten start to the season to 11 matches.

For more information on how to purchase, click here.

BUY THE HAT-TRICK PACK HERE

Additionally, supporters can secure their seats for the trio of WSL fixtures to be played at the Etihad through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

TV COVERAGE

City’s clash at the Etihad with Spurs will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Premier League.

But those outside Great Britain can learn how to tune in by clicking here – courtesy of livesoccertv.com.

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Gareth Taylor’s side hosts the Londoners on Friday 8 November at 19:30 (UK) aiming to extend our unbeaten run to 11 straight matches in all competitions.

We enter the clash buoyed by our 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last time out where goals from Jess Park, Jill Roord and Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw helped us to three points.

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Meanwhile, Robert Vilahamn’s team also won last time out – beating West Ham 2-1.

It all points towards an enthralling night under the Etihad lights and the encounter will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom, but those outside Great Britain can find out how to tune in below, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.

As ever, the Official Man City App will provide dedicated coverage across the evening.

Our Matchday Centre begins at 18:00 (UK) which provides detailed text updates, stats and analysis carrying on throughout the game and after the final whistle.

There will also be a special Matchday Live broadcast with Tash Harding and Karen Bardsley joining Chris Latchem in the studio to offer their expert insight across the encounter.

Those with push notifications turned on will be alerted to all the key moments, with Alistair Mann and Bardsley also guiding you through the action from the press box with live audio commentary.

A detailed match report plus reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will be made available soon after the full-time whistle.

Highlights from the game and a CITY+ full-match replay can then be accessed from 12:00 on Saturday 9 November.

Tickets for our latest showdown with Spurs at the Etihad Stadium are available from just £15. For more information on how to purchase, click here.

Additionally, supporters can secure their seats for the trio of WSL fixtures to be played at the Etihad through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

BUY THE HAT-TRICK PACK HERE

View the global TV listings below, courtesy of livesoccertv.com (correct as of 04/11/2024)

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In what is the first of three outings at the arena this term, Gareth Taylor’s side host Spurs in the Barclays Women’s Super League on 8 November - with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 (UK).

Having scored seven goals in all competitions already this term, the Jamaican will be buoyed entering the fixture with one her favoured opponents.

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View the clinical striker’s stats against Tottenham below, ahead of the clash...

GOALS GALORE

Goals have been the theme of Bunny Shaw’s time at the Club so far – leading our all-time scorers chart with 79 at present after 93 outings.

Across her five league appearances against Spurs, she has scored a staggering nine goals which is an average of 1.8 per game against them in the WSL.

What’s more, only one against the Londoners in the league has been from the penalty spot.

HAT-TRICK HERO

Among those nine goals against Spurs, six have come via two respective hat-tricks at the Joie Stadium.

The first was in March 2023 when she headed home in the first half before completing her treble after the interval with an expertly dispatched penalty and sublime volley from close range.

That helped us to a 3-1 success during 2022/23 and she repeated the trick only eight months later in November 2023 and early into the following campaign.

In an eventual 7-0 home triumph, Bunny scored three before half-time with two fantastic headers before she drilled home from just inside the box on the cusp of the break.

BUNNY HOP

Perhaps one of Bunny’s greatest strengths is her ability in the air – and this is reflected by her netting four goals from headers across her WSL outings against Spurs.

In total, four of her nine have been scored from headers, but there have also been variations in the way they’ve been netted.

Her first in a 3-0 win in the capital in 2022/23 saw Shaw dart to the near post at a corner and glance home before showing her poacher’s instinct in the reverse fixture by ghosting into the box and nodding into the net.

Then in the emphatic 7-0 win she powered home following a pinpoint cross from the left ahead of producing a jaw-dropping diving header to double her tally in the eventual hat-trick.

FOX IN THE BOX

Remarkably all of Bunny’s WSL strikes against Spurs, apart from one, have come from inside the box.

Her only strike from outside the area came in a 3-0 success in London in 2022/23 when she collected the ball, drove towards the box and drilled home – helping us to three points.

RECORD

When Bunny has been involved, Manchester City have won four out five WSL matches against Spurs since her arrival at the Club in 2021.

That means we possess an 80% success rate over Robert Vilahamn’s side when the Jamaican has featured in the league against them.

Our only defeat came in September 2021 when the north Londoners cancelled out Lauren Hemp’s opener to record a 2-1 win at the Joie Stadium.

INFLUENCE

Shaw’s goalscoring exploits will understandably grab the headlines, but her influence and ability across other on-field aspects make her a crucial cog in City’s machine.

In her five WSL matches against Spurs she has completed seven dribbles, recovered the ball 10 times and produced a passing accuracy of just shy of 70%.

What’s more, she has won an total of 22 duels, meaning she’s played integral roles in our past fixtures with Tottenham alongside her remarkable goal tally.

Tickets for our latest showdown with Spurs at the Etihad Stadium are available from just £15. For more information on how to purchase, click here.

Additionally, supporters can secure their seats for the trio of WSL fixtures to be played at the Etihad through the Hat-Trick Pack at a price of £40 for adults and £12 for U16s.

Pep Guardiola picked a blend of experience and youth with a handful of changes to the starting line-up which included James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly ready to help fight for a place in the competition’s quarter-finals.

The hosts took the lead in the fifth minute through Timo Werner as the German met Dejan Kulusevski’s cross to the back post.

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And City were then left with a lot of work to do after Pape Matar Sarr’s doubled Spurs’ lead, the midfielder placing his first-time finish into the bottom corner, just out of reach for Stefan Ortega Moreno.

City showed resolve and were rewarded with a late first-half goal through Matheus Nunes that meant it was all to play for after the break.

The second half saw several chances for the Blues but frustratingly we couldn’t find the necessary leveller meaning we were knocked out of the Carabao Cup with our attention now turning back to the Premier League.