If Manchester City aim to narrow the gap at the top of the Premier League table, they must overcome a significant hurdle: Tottenham Hotspur. Historically, Pep Guardiola has found successes elusive against Spurs, managing to win only two out of the last five prior meetings. The last encounter in August saw Tottenham clinch a 2-0 victory at the Etihad, which means City must now travel to London if they wish to bag all three points.
How to Watch Tottenham vs. Manchester City, Odds
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 1
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Live Stream: Peacock
- Odds: Tottenham +350; Draw +310; Manchester City -143
While it may seem straightforward to defeat a 14th-placed team, Tottenham has been unpredictable this season. They currently maintain a position in the Champions League top four, preventing City from getting an easy route as they face potential extra matches. As they continue to juggle managerial changes week to week, Tottenham will look to prove their resilience against City, despite missing Pedro Porro for this match.
City, bolstered by Erling Haaland’s return to form, will need to ensure a tough defensive performance, having only conceded more than Arsenal’s 21 goals this season. However, previous trends have often been misleading in matches like these.
With only a seven-point gap to Arsenal, a win is crucial for City to bring the deficit down to four points. The upcoming fixture holds significant implications not only for City’s title ambitions but also as they prepare for another challenge against Arsenal ahead.
