Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting XI

The Premier League returns at last, ending what felt like an eternity during the international break. With domestic action now set to flow uninterrupted until March, fans can rejoice in the non-stop drama of English football. And what better way to kick off the festive season than with a blockbuster clash? Reigning champions Manchester City take on Tottenham Hotspur in a match destined to light up the weekend.

Both Tottenham and Manchester City have stumbled out of the gates in the 2024/25 season, delivering underwhelming performances by their high standards. Despite sitting second in the Premier League, City have been tagged as "uncharacteristically inconsistent"—a reputation that comes with years of relentless dominance. Five points adrift of leaders Liverpool, the Cityzens are in a rare slump, losing four straight games in all competitions. For Pep Guardiola and his squad, Saturday’s showdown is a must-win to steady the ship. 

But Tottenham aren’t the easiest opponents to face, especially for Pep. If there’s a team that consistently gives him headaches, it’s Tottenham. He’s lost more matches against them than any other club in his managerial career. Spurs have already sent City packing from the Carabao Cup this season, adding extra spice to this weekend’s clash as the Sky Blues look to settle the score. 

That said, Spurs are licking their wounds too. They head into this encounter on the back of a shocking home defeat to newly promoted Ipswich Town—a result that left fans stunned and confidence shaken. With the reigning champions up next, the odds seem firmly stacked against Ange Postecoglou’s men. Will City end their slide, or will Spurs once again play the role of Pep’s kryptonite? One thing’s for sure: this game promises fireworks and drama aplenty. 

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Date, Time and Venue 

Date: 23rd November 2024    

Time: 11:00 PM (IST)    

Stadium: Etihad Stadium  

Location: Manchester, England 

Manchester City’s Possible Starting XI 

Ederson; Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva; Savinho, Haaland, Doku. 

Tottenham Hotspur’s Possible Starting XI 

Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Van De Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Son, Solanke, Johnson. 

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Ederson (City) 

Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spurs), Josko Gvardiol (City), Rico Lewis (City) 

Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski (Spurs), Ilkay Gundogan (City), James Maddison (Spurs), Bernardo Silva (City) 

Forwards: Heung-Min Son (Spurs), Dominic Solanke (Spurs), Erling Haaland (City) 

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Erling Haaland (C), Dejan Kulusevski (VC)  

Choice 2: Heung-Min Son (C), Josko Gvardiol (VC) 

Disclaimer:    

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision. 

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