It is the second match day of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, and we have another thriller at the Etihad Stadium this weekend between two of the so-called ‘big six’.
Manchester City appeared to have their groove back last weekend as they dispatched of Wolves 4-0 at Molineux, with Erling Haaland netting a brace alongside strikes from summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki.
Tottenham, after losing the UEFA Super Cup on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain after being 2-0 up late on in Udine, began their domestic campaign with a 3-0 hammering of newly promoted Burnley. Thomas Frank's side were inspired by a brace from Richarlison, as well as a strike from Mohammed Kudus.
The Sporting News brings you the latest preview and predictions as Manchester City, looking to get back to the top of English football, take on Spurs this weekend.
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Man City vs. Tottenham, betting tips and odds
With home advantage, Man City have to be viewed as the favourites to make it back-to-back victories, but Spurs have fared well against City under several different managers, while Frank had some success against them as Brentford boss..
It may be a hard-fought victory but City remain favourites and Paddy Power have them priced up at 4/9. Spurs are 5/1 and the draw is 7/2.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Man City 2-1 Spurs
- Man City to beat Tottenham is viewed as a 69.2% probability by Paddy Power.
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Man City vs. Tottenham expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up in Manchester.
Man City lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Trafford (GK) — Lewis, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri — Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez, Silva — Cherki, Haaland, Doku
Injured: Ederson (doubt), Bettinelli, Gvardiol, Rodri, Phillips, Kovacic, Savinho, Foden (doubt)
Suspended: None
Tottenham lineup (3-5-2, right to left)
- Vicario (GK) — Romero, Danso, Van de Ven — Pedro Porro, Bentancur, Gray, Sarr, Spence — Kudus, Richarlison
Injured: Dragusin, Takai, Udogie (doubt), Maddison, Bryan Gil, Kulusevski, Solomon
Suspended: None
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Man City vs. Tottenham latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-1 prediction is at good odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Man City 2-1 | |
Man City 2-0 | |
Draw 1-1 | |
Man City 1-0 | |
Man City 3-1 |
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Man City vs. Tottenham team news
- Manchester City are dealing with a few injury issues, with Rodri not yet back fit. There could be a change in attack, with Rayan Cherki potentially coming in to replace Oscar Bobb in the front three.
- Thomas Frank went with a back three against PSG, before changing to a 4-2-3-1 shape against Burnley. It is likely the Dane brings Kevin Danso back in for Spurs to set up more defensively at the Etihad.
Man City vs. Tottenham Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is for Manchester City to win (4/9) with under 3.5 goals in the game (6/10), City to have the most corners in the match (1/8) and Erling Haaland to score anytime (8/13), which comes in at 3.77/1 with Paddy Power.
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How to watch Man City vs. Tottenham Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 23
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Time: 12:30 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports