Tottenham have a famously good record against Manchester City, albeit this is less so the case at the Etihad. Spurs' 4-0 demolition of Man City back in November was just their third victory in 16 visits there, losing ten of them.
The pair's last 15 clashes in Manchester have produced 67 goals, an average of around 4.5 per 90.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur preview
After both enjoyed comfortable victory last Saturday, will either be able to make it two wins out of two in Saturday's early kick off? After one round of fixtures, it is Manchester City who lead the way at the top, and there is increasing evidence that this'll be the case after 38 games too. Last Saturday, Pep Guardiola's team demolished Wolves 4-0 at Molineux, and the day could hardly have gone any better.
Erling Braut Håland scored twice, while summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and then Rayan Cherki both marked their Premier League debuts with a goal apiece. Having crashed out of the Club World Cup earlier than forecast, beaten by Al-Hilal in the round of 16, the Sky Blues have had a slightly longer summer break than they may have feared. Based on one game, the Citizens appear to be genuine front-runners to reclaim the title, but their credentials will be more properly put to the test here.
That's because Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank appears set to be a serious force. Ten days ago, Spurs looked set to add the UEFA Super Cup to their growing silverware collection, only to conceded twice in the final five minutes, and then lose the subsequent penalty shootout against Paris Saint-Germain in Udine; the Spursy DNA lives on.
Nevertheless, Tottenham got their Premier League campaign up and running by demolishing Burnley 3-0 in North London last weekend; Richarlison scoring twice, including a spectacular bicycle kick, before Brennan Johnson made the points secure. Now, it may only be Burnley at home, but both games so far have had encouraging signs for Spurs supporters, as Frank looks to implement his ideas. So, can Tottenham upset the odds and derail Man City's early title aspirations at the Etihad?
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 174.
- Manchester City Wins: 69. Draws: 37. Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 68.
Manchester City team news
New signing James Trafford made his long-awaited Manchester City debut at Molineux, a decade after he joined the academy, set to be the number one for now, with Ederson currently likely to leave. Meantime, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders all made their Premier League debuts for the club, the latter in particular standing out, putting in an eye-catching performance.
Pep Guardiola is without Joško Gvardiol, Rodri, Mateo Kovačić and Phil Foden due to injury, so Nico González will keep his place at the base of midfield. Further forward, interestingly, it was Bernardo Silva, Oscar Bobb and Jérémy Doku who got the nod against Wolves, so will it be the same trio again, given that goal-scorer Cherki and Omar Marmoush aren't bad alternatives are they?
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Trafford; Lewis, Stones, Rúben Dias, Aït-Nouri; Nico, Reijnders, Cherki, Marmoush, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Tottenham Hotspur
Erling Braut Håland began the season with a brace, while he's previously netted four goals in six meetings with Tottenham, so will he further improve that ratio?
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Mohammed Kudus made his Premier League debut for Spurs from the start against Burnley, with fellow new recruit João Palhinha coming off the bench, likely to come into the lineup this time.
Elsewhere, Radu Drăgușin, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dejan Kuluševski are all sidelined, so Djed Spence will continue to fill-in at left-back, while could Rodrigo Bentancur come into midfield, after Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall started last weekend?
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur, Matar Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson.
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Richarlison has now scored 13 goals in his last 16 Premier League starts, a statistics that doesn't seem real but is, albeit this period does spread back to December 2023. The Brazilian has lost more games against Man City (13) than any other opponent, scoring only twice in 15 encounters, both coming in defeats, so will he enjoy this trip to the Etihad rather more?
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
We think Saturday's early kick off will certainly be an intriguing affair, but we are just backing Man City to make home advantage count, albeit Spurs will more than make life difficult for them: Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on TV channel?
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate.
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- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on live streaming?
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League?
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Saturday 23 August 2025, with kick off at 12:30 (BST), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PDT).