Predicted Tottenham XI to face Manchester City in the Premier League
It is Tottenham versus Manchester City as the Premier League resumes after the international break. We have our first blockbuster clash as two managerial rivals take each other on. While Mourinho will be happy with where his club is this season, the same cannot be said about Guardiola.
Spurs were on a three-game winning streak prior to the international break. Even City were starting to gather some good momentum. The clash will be an exciting fixture no doubt and both teams will want three points for their own reasons.
Team News
Matt Doherty tested positive for COVID so he will remain in self isolation. Erik Lamela, Steven Bergwijn and Japhet Tanganga could still miss the game as they are close to recovering from their respective injuries. Other than that, Mourinho will have most of his squad to choose from.
Probable Tottenham XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Hugo Lloris. (GK)
The French custodian had a good international break with a few games in and will be raring to go.
Sergio Reguilon (LB)
Should keep his place as he has cemented his grip on the position.
Toby Alderweireld (CB)
Alderweireld remains Spurs’ most reliable centre-back and should get the nod.
Eric Dier (CB)
Slowly settling into his new role, Dier has been doing decently for club as well as country.
Serge Aurier (RB)
With Doherty out for at least two weeks, Aurier looks set to play there for the time being.
Moussa Sissoko (DM)
The Frenchman comes with bags of energy and his running will be of vital importance.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (DM)
The former Southampton man will have the most important job of keeping Kevin De Bruyne quiet throughout the game.
Tanguy Ndombele (CAM)
Will be tasked with providing some creativity in the final third as well as creating midfield overloads.
Lucas Moura (RW)
While Bale would have a good shout for this game, Lucas gets the nod ahead.
Heung-Min Son (LW)
The prolific South Korean will be vital to Spurs’ chances in the final third and will be hoping to add to his tally.
Harry Kane (ST)
Harry Kane has essentially become a playmaker for the club this season with assists left, right and centre.
