Guardiola keeps door open for Joao Cancelo’s return to Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur will continue their quest to secure a top-four Premier League finish this season when they host Manchester City on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s team remain in the title fight, particularly after Arsenal’s defeat at Everton on Saturday, with victory leaving them only two points off the Gunners.
It will doubtless be a hard task to overcome Spurs though, who themselves can close the gap to fourth-placed Newcastle to just one point if they claim the win.
The clubs met just over two weeks ago and on that occasion Spurs took a two-goal first-half lead, before City roared back to win 4-2 – though Guardiola remained displeased and called out his team’s desire for a fight in the aftermath of that victory.
Follow all the team news and match action in our Tottenham vs Man City live blog below:
Antonio Conte to miss Spurs vs Man City
Hugo Lloris has confirmed to TV cameras that Spurs manager Antonio Conte will miss this afternoon’s match.
The boss is recovering from surgery after having his gallbladder removed last week and his assistant Cristian Stellini is standing in for him, Lloris revealed.
There had been a suggestion that Conte could make a quick return to the touchline but the medical staff were always set to make the final call.
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:39
Confirmed Man City lineup vs Spurs
Confirmed Man City starting XI, with Kyle Walker captaining the side:
Ederson, Lewis, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:32
Confirmed Spurs lineup vs Man City
Confirmed Spurs lineup as Porro and Danjuma start on the bench:
Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:31
Pedro Porro poised to take place on bench for Tottenham clash with Man City
Tottenham’s deadline-day arrival Pedro Porro has been described as a “great player” but he still may have to be content with a place on the bench for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City.
Porro completed a loan switch from Sporting Lisbon during the final minutes of the January transfer window after a month of speculation and talks between the two clubs.
Spurs had held a long-standing interest in the Spain international, who will join permanently in the summer for a 45 million euro (£39.5million) fee.
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:28
Antonio Conte to decide Tottenham team selection against Man City
The Spurs boss is currently in Italy after he was forced to have his gallballder removed having been diagnosed with cholecystitis.
Conte was on the touchline during Saturday’s 3-0 win at Preston, but was not his usual animated self and severe abdominal pain forced him to have surgery in his home country this week.
Assistant Cristian Stellini admitted on Friday doctors will make the final decision on whether or not Conte can attend Sunday’s clash with Manchester City but regardless the Italian will still have an impact on the Premier League fixture.
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:23
Tottenham vs Man City latest news
The Premier League’s top two goalscorers will be on show today – Harry Kane has 16 for Spurs, but Erling Haaland remains miles out in front on 25 for the campaign.
He has slowed a little of late though, with only four in his last four.
A goal every 62 minutes in the league this term on average!
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:18
Tottenham vs Man City latest news
Heading into this match, Man City have won their last two Premier League games – one against Spurs – but prior to that had only won one in three.
They are five points behind leaders Arsenal and though they can of course cut that gap today, they will have played one match more.
Spurs are fifth, four points behind Newcastle in fourth, and have won just one of the last three themselves.
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 15:10
Tottenham vs Man City live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV today
Arsenal’s defeat to Everton on Saturday has given Pep Guardiola’s side fresh hope in the title race – but the Manchester City manager has lost all of his visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
City came from two goals down at half time to defeat Spurs in a 4-2 thriller last month, but Antonio Conte’s side have a good recent record against the Premier League champions.
Spurs also have the chance to close the gap to fourth-place Newcastle to just one point, after Eddie Howe’s side were held by West Ham.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Karl Matchett5 February 2023 13:01