Spurs head into this fixture on the back of a dominant 4-1 win over Ipswich Town, securing their third straight league victory and building momentum as they continue their climb up the table. Manchester City, meanwhile, were dealt a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool, a result that has left them struggling to keep pace in the title race while also facing pressure in the battle for a top-four finish.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have steadied the ship after a rocky start to the new year, with their defensive performances improving despite missing key centre-backs. Having conceded just one goal in February, their ability to withstand City's attack will be crucial. Spurs have also been strong at home, scoring in 18 consecutive league games at their stadium. However, their previous 4-0 win over City in November may hold little weight given how the season has unfolded since.
For Pep Guardiola’s side, their away form has been inconsistent, with just five wins from 13 Premier League matches on the road (D3, L5). Their struggles against the top teams have been particularly concerning, with City failing to beat any of the current top five in away fixtures this season. Despite this, they have reason for optimism given their strong recent record against Spurs, having beaten them in the EFL Cup earlier this season and coming into this game desperate to bounce back from their Liverpool defeat.
Team News
Tottenham remain without key defensive duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, though their replacements have stepped up in recent weeks. Richarlison (calf) and Dominic Solanke (knee) are also out, while Timo Werner is racing against time to return from a hamstring issue. Ben Davies, James Maddison, and Pedro Porro, all of whom were rested against Ipswich, should be restored to the starting lineup.
Manchester City remain uncertain over Erling Haaland’s fitness, with the Norwegian striker still recovering from a knee injury. If he features and finds the net, he would become just the second player in history to score 10 home and 10 away goals in three consecutive Premier League seasons, following in the footsteps of Spurs legend Harry Kane. Guardiola is also without Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (ankle), Manuel Akanji (abductor), and John Stones (thigh), adding to their defensive and midfield concerns.
Stats Watch
- Spurs have won four of the last six home league meetings against City, with each victory coming via a clean sheet.
- City have lost five of their 13 away league games this season (W5, D3, L5), with three of their wins coming against bottom-five sides.
- Tottenham have scored in 18 consecutive home league games.
- City have won just two of their last nine away league games in the Premier League.
- Phil Foden has scored seven of his 10 goals this season in away fixtures.
- The last six Premier League head-to-heads at Tottenham have seen only one side score.
With City looking to recover from a damaging defeat and Spurs eyeing a fourth straight league win, both sides will be desperate for a statement performance. The stage is set for another high-stakes clash in North London.