Tottenham vs Man City preview and predictions

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola meet for the 23rd time on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham vs Man City

Competition: Premier League

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Sunday, 2 February 2020

Kick-off: 7:30 PM

Spurs begin matchday 25 in sixth place and six points below the Champions League place.

Manchester City are determined to get a win against a fellow ‘top six’ rival.

Team news

Tottenham

Harry Kane (thigh) and Moussa Sissoko (knee) are long-term absentees for Spurs whilst Ben Davies (ankle) is also ruled out. Japhet Tanganga is expected to continue at left-back.

Predicted XI: Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Tanganga; Dier, Lo Celso, Alli; Lamela, Lucas, Son.

Man City

Benjamin Mendy might feature this Sunday whilst Aymeric Laporte late fitness test. Fernandinho is a doubt but Leroy Sane (knee) is definitely out. Pep Guardiola, as usual, is expected to rotate his side, but Sergio Aguero should lead City’s line.

Predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; Rodri, De Bruyne, D Silva; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling.