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Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their upcoming Premier League 2024/25 game. The Spurs are 12th in the points table with 33 points in 26 matches. They have won 10 matches, drawn three, and lost 13 matches so far in the league this season. They are coming to this game on the back of a 4-1 away win against Ipswich Town. Dragusin, Solanke, Richarlison, Romero, and van de Ben are sure to be sidelined for Tottenham in this game due to injury. In this piece, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Tottenham Hotspur for the match against Manchester City.

Defence:

Vicario will start as the goalkeeper of the team. Porro and Spence will be the two full-backs of the team. Danso and Davies will be the centre-back pairing. Guglielmo Vicario has conceded 14 goals and kept 4 clean sheets in 14 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Pedro Porro has conceded 35 goals and kept 6 clean sheets in 26 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Djed Spence has conceded 15 goals and kept 6 clean sheets in 13 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Kevin Danso has conceded 1 goal and kept 1 clean sheet in 2 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Ben Davies has conceded 7 goals and kept 3 clean sheets in 8 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Midfield:

Bentancur will be the central defensive midfielder. Maddison and Sarr will be the two midfielders on either side of Bentancur. Rodrigo Bentancur has scored 2 goals in 16 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 2 for this season.

James Maddison has scored 9 goals in 24 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 14 for this season. Pape Matar Sarr has scored 2 goals in 25 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 4 for this season.

Attack:

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Kulusevski will be the right-winger and Heung-min-Son will be the left-winger. Johnson will be the centre-forward. Dejan Kulusevski has scored 7 goals in 26 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season. Heung Min Son has scored 6 goals in 23 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 15 for this season.

Brennan Johnson has scored 9 goals in 23 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season.

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Spurs’ Goalkeeping Dilemma

Since November, Vicario’s absence has been keenly felt at Tottenham, with backup Fraser Forster stepping in. Despite the manager Ange Postecoglou’s initial confidence in Forster, the team’s recent performances have left much to be desired. Forster has conceded 15 goals in just seven Premier League appearances, underlining a critical vulnerability in Tottenham’s defensive lineup.

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Johnstone’s Potential Move to Tottenham

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Strategic Transfer Goals

Beyond the goalkeeping position, Tottenham is reportedly setting sights on reinforcing other areas of the squad. A centre-back, winger, and striker are on the agenda, with potential moves including Fikayo Tomori and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish. The club’s approach appears to favour loans and strategic signings to optimize their squad without overwhelming financial commitments.

Tottenham’s Transfer Window Challenges

While the pursuit of Johnstone and other talents like Evan Ferguson signals a proactive transfer strategy, acquiring top players in January is notoriously challenging. Spurs will need to be particularly savvy in their negotiations to ensure that their mid-season reinforcements can integrate quickly and effectively into the team.

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As a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, the prospect of Sam Johnstone joining Spurs offers a glimmer of hope in what has been a challenging season. The need for a reliable goalkeeper has been painfully evident, and Johnstone’s Premier League experience could be just what Tottenham needs to stabilize their defence.

Moreover, the potential signings of players like Fikayo Tomori and Jack Grealish would demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the squad across all areas. These moves could be exactly what Spurs need to push for a top-four finish and secure Champions League football for next season.

As fans, we must remain hopeful that these transfer dealings, while challenging in the January window, will bear fruit and propel the club back to competing at the highest levels. With the right blend of tactical acumen from Postecoglou and shrewd management off the pitch, Tottenham could well be on the path to a more successful and competitive phase.

On Boxing Day, Spurs took the field as they took on Nottingham Forest at the City ground for gameweek eighteen of the 24/25 Premier League season.

For the task at hand, Ange opted for a line up of; Forster; Spence, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Sarr; Johnson, Son, Solanke.

How everything unfolded at the City Ground this Boxing Day

Within the first five minutes, Spurs had a breakaway in transition, but Son’s shot was very tame and straight at the goalkeeper. To his right was Johnson — back at his old stomping ground, and whom was in a very dangerous position, was clearly unhappy at the captain’s decision to shoot.

Just past the ten minute mark, Tottenham Hotspur linked Callum Hudson-Odoi was allowed far too much space to cut inside, but luckily fired his shot off target.

Twenty-eight minutes in, the hosts had the lead. After Spurs gave the ball away, Morgan Gibbs-White carried the ball forward, before slipping through Anthony Elanga with a through ball— who slotted into the bottom corner with a left footed finish. As he was bearing down on goal, Udogie was busy claiming an offside to the linesman, rather than trying to catch up to Elanga.

With essentially the last touch of the first half, Son struck a free-kick into the side netting. Ange’s side would go into the break with a 1-0 deficit and it all to do in the second half.

So, Spurs then have 45 minutes to break down a Nuno side with a lead to hold onto. Maybe the most predictable outcome of the season. This is being written at half-time, not full-time. It’s that obvious.

Seven minutes after the break, Forster steered an Elanga cross away, but only as far as Gibbs-White, whose effort he was able to save. From there, Spurs had a break, where they eventually wasted a corner. To make a change.

Minutes later, Johnson absolutely superbly took down the ball inside the Forest penalty area, taking Murillo out of the game, but his effort was saved by Matz Sels. By far the best chance Spurs had had all game.

Just after the hour mark, Nikola Milenkovic should have doubled the hosts lead, but headed over the bar from close range. Again, really poor defending from Spurs.

Ange responsed by introducing Maddison and Bergvall, whom replaced Bentancur and Sarr. With just under ten minutes to go, Werner and Porro replaced Son and Kulusevski. Then, Bissouma replaced Dragusin, who looked to have picked up an injury.

The game was summed up in stoppage time. Spurs had a chance to get a cross into the box, decided not to, lost the ball, and Spence was given a second yellow for stopping a counter attack.

On Sunday afternoon, for the final Premier League game before Christmas, Spurs welcomed Liverpool to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

For the task at hand, Ange opted for a line up of; Forster; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke.

Spurs on the wrong side of another Kamikaze game at home

Within the first three minutes of the game, a loose pass from Forster was intercepted by Mohamed Salah, who dragged his shot into the side netting - but the warning signs were there.

Around ten minutes in, a ball in behind from Trent Alexander-Arnold found Salah, who was denied by Forster. The loose ball fell to Domink Szoboszlai, whose effort was very well blocked by Sarr.

Seven minutes or so later, Salah had two shots in quick succession following a cutback, with both being well blocked by Spence. Moments the later, the forward shifted the ball onto his right foot, before hitting the crossbar.

Midway through the first half, the expected goal came. From the right hand side, an inviting Alexander-Arnold cross was headed home by Luis Diaz to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. Cannot say it wasn't coming.

With ten minutes of the first half remaining, it was two. After a cross came in from the left, the ball fell to Alexis Mac Allister, who managed to nod in to double the visitors lead.

Soon before the interval, Spurs had a lifeline. After a collision and tangle of legs between Mac Allister and Kulusevski, the ball dropped to Maddison, who curled a lovely strike from inside the D, for his eighth Premier League goal of the season.

However, it would not be enough for a one goal deficit at half time. Alexander-Arnold played a long ball over the Spurs press, where Szoboszlai beat Dragusin the air, playing the ball into the path of Salah, who played it back to the Hungarian international in behind, keeping his composure when through on goal to make it 3-1.

Fewer than ten minutes into the second half, it was 4-1. After a quick counter, Gakpo squared the ball for Salah, which was cut out by Gray. The ball fell to Szoboszlai, whose shot was blocked by Gray again, but the ball fell to the Egyptian forward, who could not miss.

Very soon after, Szobozslai went through on goal, straight from an Alisson long ball, but dragged wide from an angle. In the aftermath, Ange introduced Bergvall and Johnson for Maddison and Sarr.

Sadly, it would get worse. On the hour mark, Liverpool once again attacked with ease, and there was Salah for his second goal of the game to make it 4-1.

With just under twenty minutes to go, Ange's side had a second. After Kulusevski found Solanke, the striker scooped a through ball back to the midfielder, via a slight deflection from Van Dijk - with the 24-year old raking a finish past Alisson.

We had played around 82 minutes when Spurs had three. After a ball came in, Johnson headed the ball across the box to Solanke, who showed great athleticism to turn and fire the ball into the back of the net. Great goal.

Any hope of a miracle was soon gone, however, as Diaz scored his second goal of the game from the right hand side to make it 6-3 to Arne Slot's side. That would be that, and Spurs were condemned to a defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur are willing to listen to offers for Richarlison, according to Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt.

Spurs forward Richarlison played for Fluminense in Brazil before moving to Watford in 2017.

The Brazilian club are interested in re-signing Richarlison and have already made contact with Tottenham, according to Bittencourt.

The Fluminense president has revealed how Spurs have responded to their interest in Richarlison, who is injured at the moment.

Globo quotes Bittencourt as saying about Richarlison: “Tottenham responded that they are open to the offer, but that they are not currently interested in getting rid of the player, but they are willing to listen.

“We are also talking to the player to see if he is interested in returning. What is certain is that we have expressed formal interest in Richarlison.

“We know how difficult it will be to bring him, but we believe that he may want to be close to the Brazilian national team, to return home, to the club where he stood out.

“I have a close relationship with him. We have drawn up an initial document with the English club, without an offer yet, but asking if they would like to negotiate.”

View: Tottenham Hotspur are in a lose-lose situation with Richarlison

Tottenham are in a very difficult position with Richarlison. Whatever they do with the forward is not going to be a great solution.

The easiest option for Tottenham would be to sell Richarlison in the January transfer window or next summer. Now in his third season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the £90,000-a-week (Spotrac) forward has failed to make a huge impact at the North London club.

In 73 appearances for Spurs, Richarlison has scored 16 goals and given nine assists. That is simply not good enough for a forward who cost Tottenham an initial transfer fee of £50 million (Sky Sports) when they signed him from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer of 2022.

Yes, there have been injury problems, but when fit and available, Richarlison has not been very reliable in terms of scoring goals on a regular basis.

The problem with selling Richarlison is that Tottenham are not going to get a lot of money for him. It is hard to see Fluminense cough up anywhere near the £50 million that Spurs paid for him.

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