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Tottenham’s projected starting XI vs. Manchester City

By Rucker Haringey

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC atat the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC atat the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images) /
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group E match between PFC CSKA Moskva and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the CSKA Arena stadium on September 27, 2016 in Moscow. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images) /

Who will Tottenham start against the Manchester City machine?

There’s zero question that Tottenham vs. Manchester City is the most appealing Premier League match of the weekend. It pits the top two teams in the table against one another in what should be a captivating affair.

Pep Guardiola’s side comes into the match firing on all cylinders. At times, they’ve looked invincible this year. It’s clear to see the massive impact the new manager has had on the squad.

Of course, Tottenham are pretty proud of their manager as well. Mauricio Pochettino didn’t arrive at White Hart Lane with the reputation of Guardiola, but his results have been unassailable. He’s got Spurs playing winning, attractive football during his time in charge.

The match against City will be one of his biggest challenges. Many believe that Tottenham’s opponents are prepared to run away with the Premier League title. If Spurs intend to keep City within hailing distance, they’ll need to come away with three points at the Lane.

That means Pochettino will be putting his best XI out on the pitch. Read on to discover who will make up the Tottenham starting lineup in the massive encounter.

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