WHEN AND WHERE
City take on Antonio Conte’s side on Saturday 19 February at the Etihad Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT (5:30pm UK).
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
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Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison will provide commentary throughout the 90 minutes, while minute-by-minute text updates are available in our Matchday Centre, starting at 15:30 GMT (3:30pm UK).
For those with push notifications turned on, you’ll also get alerted as soon as the teams are announced when any goals go in.
Our Matchday Live show can be found on all digital platforms including the app, beginning at 16:30 GMT (4:30pm UK) with former City defender Joleon Lescott and ex-Spurs captain Ledley King in the studio.
Our guests will offer their expert insight prior to kick-off before a half-time debrief and detailed post-match recap.
They will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast. To have your say, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
Highlights from the match can be found later in the evening, while a full-match replay will also be available from midnight following the game with a CITY+ subscription.
team news
Two changes for City: Gundogan and Walker return
City make two changes from the side that put Sporting Lisbon to the sword on Tuesday evening.
Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker are recalled to the starting XI, with Riyad Mahrez and John Stones dropping to the bench.
Gundogan skippers the side this afternoon.
Line-up
Ederson, Walker, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Rodrigo, Gundogan (c), De Bruyne, Bernardo, Sterling, Foden
Subs: Carson, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Delap, McAtee, Lavia
Probable formation
No formational surprises are likely in the starting XI Pep Guardiola has named.
It looks like a familiar 4-3-3 on paper with Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne the more advanced of the midfield trio that will see Rodrigo anchoring.
Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and Bernardo will be tasked with finding space in what Spurs boss Antonio Conte has suggested will be a compact formation.
PEP GUARDIOLA PREVIEW
“This is a problem - the fact they lost three times makes it more difficult tomorrow. It’s difficult for top teams to lose four times in a row. They have a lot of weapons, we suffer with Son, Harry Kane, Moura, they have a lot of quality.
“The process and patterns start realising what they have to do.
“A manager who arrives in the season, it is not easy to make changes. With games every three days it’s not easy. In football we don’t have time. This Club gave me time and that’s why I will always be grateful.
“But managers need time to get ideas across and get players to follow what they feel.”
LAST TIME OUT
City took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-0 first leg win over Sporting.
Guardiola‘s men were four goals to the good at the break - a record in the competition - and have also won a record five successive knockout matches.
As for Tottenham, they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
PREVIOUS MEETING
Heung-Min Son’s second half strike was enough to down City on the opening day of the Premier League season at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
However, the last league clash at the Etihad Stadium saw Guardiola‘s men emerge as 3-0 victors.
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Ilkay Gundogan scored twice after Rodrigo had put City ahead from the penalty spot midway through the opening period of that encounter.
FORM GUIDE
City’s league form is scintillating, winning 14 and drawing one of our last 15 encounters.
Our record in all competitions currently stands at 19 victories in 21 matches.
After a strong start under Antonio Conte, Spurs have now lost three league games in a row, but their hopes of a top four finish remain alive and kicking ahead of this weekend’s clash.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Our official matchday programme is the perfect way to get you in the mood for Saturday’s game.
It’s packed full of exclusive interviews, in-depth features, Pep Guardiola’s notes, superb photography and all the stats and facts you could want to keep you entertained before kick-off.
As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can still order the City matchday programme online for home delivery.
Fans can also order a programme subscription, which saves 25p per issue and includes free postage and packing in the UK.
Order your City v Tottenham programme, HERE.
Match Officials
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth official: Craig Pawson
VAR: Darren England
Assistant VAR: Simon Bennett.
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