Manchester City welcome Tottenham to the Etihad Stadium in Sunday’s late afternoon Premier League kick off in a game that will have huge ramifications in the title race.
City’s march up the table has been halted in recent weeks with back to back draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. Those results have seen Arsenal take top spot heading into this weekend’s action. After momentarily occupying first place, Spurs have fallen away into fifth place after three consecutive league defeats. This is a must win for them.
Here, we’ll preview this much anticipated clash in the hopes that we can provide you with some suggested bets that can help you win some cash. Keep reading for more.
History not with visitors
This is a fixture that Tottenham have struggled with historically, especially away from home. In the last ten meetings between the clubs in all competitions in Manchester, Spurs have won just once, with City winning seven and the other two ending in a draw. The big question now is, can they do it without Harry Kane, who bagged a brace in that solitary 3-2 win over the Citizens in February 2022?
A lot has changed at Tottenham since the two teams last met in January. The North Londoners have a new manager and have lost their star player to German giants Bayern Munich. After a fantastic start under new boss Ange Postecoglou, the wheels appear to have now come off at Tottenham. This will be a big test for Ange and his players.
Exciting football
One thing we are almost certain to get here is an exciting game of football. Postecoglou has made Tottenham an entertaining team to watch, with their high press and lightning quick counter attacks catching the eye early in the season. When it comes to Man City, we all know what to expect from Pep Guardiola’s men.
The hosts are the league’s top scorers coming into this weekend with 33 goals in 13 games so far this campaign. Erling Haaland has also continued his massively impressive scoring form from last season, which sees him currently sitting top of the scoring charts on 14. All this does not bode well for the away side, with City expected to be needing to close the gap back on Arsenal after their game with Wolves on Saturday.
Both teams to score
Something that looks almost certain to come in here is for both teams to find the net in the game. Both teams have scored in each of Tottenham’s last four consecutive Premier League games, with both netting in each of City’s last four games in all competitions too.
City’s last three games have produced an amazing 15 goals in total, so hopefully that trend continues in East Manchester come Sunday afternoon. It’s set up to be a fascinating encounter and we’re feeling confident that it presents some good chances to win big.
Suggested bets
- Manchester City to Win & BTTS
- Erling Haaland and Heung Min Son to Score
- 3-2 Correct Score
