Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have announced their starting lineups for Saturday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. The match, kicking off at 12:30 PM, sees Pep Guardiola’s side aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table, while Antonio Conte’s Tottenham look to secure a crucial victory in their pursuit of a top-four finish. City’s lineup features a formidable attack with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, while Tottenham field a strong defensive unit led by captain Hugo Lloris. Both managers have opted for familiar formations, with City lining up in their customary 4-3-3 and Tottenham in a 3-4-3. The match is expected to draw significant attention from fans and pundits alike, with key players on both sides eager to make an impact.
Pep Guardiola reveals Man City's starting XI for Tottenham showdown
Pep Guardiola has named his starting XI for Manchester City’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur. The City boss has made three changes from the side that defeated Chelsea in midweek.
Ederson returns in goal after missing the Champions League match. Kyle Walker and John Stones come into the defence, with Aymeric Laporte dropping to the bench. Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne retain their places in midfield, while Phil Foden starts on the left.
Sergio Agüero leads the line for City, supported by Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez. The trio will look to trouble Tottenham’s defence, which has conceded 31 goals this season.
Spurs manager José Mourinho has also named his starting line-up. The Portuguese has made four changes from the side that lost to West Ham United last time out.
Hugo Lloris captains the side from goal, with a back four of Serge Aurier, Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sánchez, and Ben Davies. Eric Dier starts in midfield alongside Harry Winks, with Tanguy Ndombele dropping to the bench.
Heung-min Son and Harry Kane lead the line for Tottenham. The pair will be eager to test City’s defence, which has conceded just 20 goals in the league this season.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte names his team for crucial Premier League fixture
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have announced their respective lineups for Saturday’s crucial Premier League fixture. Pep Guardiola has made three changes to the side that defeated Borussia Dortmund in midweek, with John Stones, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland all coming into the starting eleven.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Cristian Romero returning to the starting lineup after missing the previous match due to suspension. Harry Kane leads the line for Spurs, supported by Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski.
In goal for Manchester City, Ederson starts, with the backline consisting of Stones, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker. The midfield trio comprises Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva, with Foden and Haaland providing the attacking threat from the wings.
Conte has chosen Hugo Lloris in goal, with Davies, Romero and Dier forming the defensive trio. The midfield sees Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Yves Bissouma in the centre, with Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal on the wings. The attack is led by Kane, with Son and Kulusevski providing support.
Both managers have named strong starting elevens, reflecting the importance of the match. The clash at the Etihad Stadium kicks off at 12:30 PM BST, with both teams eager to secure crucial points in the Premier League title race.
Defensive duo returns as City aim to extend unbeaten home run
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named his starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The defensive duo of Kyle Walker and John Stones returns to the starting eleven after sitting out the midweek Champions League fixture. Aymeric Laporte retains his place in central defence, forming a trio with Stones and Walker.
Guardiola has opted for a familiar attacking line-up, with Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, and Phil Foden supporting Sergio Agüero. The quartet has been instrumental in City’s recent form, contributing to 28 goals in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Kevin De Bruyne starts on the bench after recovering from a muscle injury.
Tottenham manager José Mourinho has made three changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Burnley in midweek. Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Tanguy Ndombele come into the starting line-up, replacing Dele Alli, Lucas Moura, and Giovani Lo Celso. Mourinho has been quoted saying, “We need to be at our best to get something from this game. City are a fantastic team, but we will go there to try and win.”
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT at the Etihad Stadium. City are looking to extend their unbeaten home run in the Premier League, which currently stands at 47 matches. The last time they lost at home in the league was in April 2018, against Liverpool. Tottenham, meanwhile, are aiming to secure a top-four finish and secure Champions League football for next season.
Spurs make three changes following midweek Champions League exit
Tottenham Hotspur have made three changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The changes follow their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of AC Milan.
Guglielmo Vicario starts in goal, replacing the injured Hugo Lloris. The defence sees a change with Ben Davies coming in for the suspended Sergio Reguilon. In midfield, Yves Bissouma replaces the injured Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have named an unchanged lineup from their midweek victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League. The Citizens will look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Son Heung-min leading the line. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stuck with his preferred 4-3-3 setup, with Erling Haaland once again spearheading the attack.
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT at the Etihad Stadium. Both teams will be looking to secure all three points in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Both sides field strong lineups in highly anticipated top-four clash
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have announced their lineups for Saturday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side will be without the injured Kevin De Bruyne, but the Citizens field a strong lineup featuring Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva in midfield. Tottenham, meanwhile, welcome back Son Heung-min from injury and start him alongside Harry Kane in attack.
Guardiola has opted for a familiar 4-3-3 formation, with Ederson starting in goal behind a defence of Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and Joao Cancelo. Ilkay Gundogan will captain the side from central midfield, flanked by Foden and Bernardo Silva. Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, and Riyad Mahrez make up the attacking trio.
Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo has named a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Hugo Lloris in goal and a back four of Emerson Royal, Cristian Romero, Eric Dier, and Sergio Reguilon. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp will anchor the midfield, with Dele Alli, Bryan Gil, and Son Heung-min supporting Harry Kane in attack.
Both managers have selected their strongest available lineups for the crucial top-four encounter. The match kicks off at 12:30 PM BST, with live coverage on Sky Sports. City will be looking to extend their unbeaten home run, while Tottenham aim to secure a vital three points in their European qualification push.
The highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium now has its lineups confirmed. Pep Guardiola’s side will be without the suspended Kyle Walker, while Harry Kane leads Tottenham’s attack. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for crucial Premier League points. The outcome could significantly impact the league standings, particularly in the race for Champions League qualification. Fans can expect a tactical battle as both managers look to outmaneuver each other in what is sure to be a pivotal fixture in the season.
