Preview: Man City vs. Tottenham

The Premier League’s marquee matchup this round is undoubtedly Manchester City hosting Tottenham. And one thing we feel confident about: there will be goals! City can’t afford many more slip-ups if they are to defend their title, while Spurs remain relentless in their pursuit of goals, no matter the opposition.

Manchester City’s Struggles

Pep Guardiola’s side may have lost just two of their first 11 matches, but both defeats have come in their last two league games. More concerning is that the losses were deserved, and City barely scraped by in recent games against Wolves, Southampton, and especially Fulham. Rodri’s absence continues to hurt, and now his replacement, Mateo Kovacic, is sidelined for three weeks with an injury. Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have struggled to rediscover last season’s form, and City’s usually reliable wingers have been underwhelming in the final third.

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Tottenham’s Unpredictability

If you search for “unpredictable” or “inconsistent” on Google, you might just find a picture of this season's Tottenham squad. With five wins and five losses in their opening 11 matches, Spurs’ results seem completely detached from the quality of their opposition. They’re capable of beating anyone—and losing to almost anyone. Recent examples include a 4-1 win over West Ham followed by a 0-1 loss to Crystal Palace, and a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa that was followed by a 1-2 home defeat to Ipswich. Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match suspension further complicates matters for Spurs.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals

The last three meetings between these sides at the Etihad have produced 17 goals in total. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 8 of City’s last 10 league games and 6 of Tottenham’s last 7. We’re confident this afternoon’s clash will deliver another goal-filled spectacle.