The FA Cup is set to feature a high-voltage match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur will take on the English champions tonight at the Spurs Stadium.
Manchester City have been one of the best teams in England. They are also one of the favorite title contenders in each season. However, the Guardiola boys have suffered some shocking defeats early in the season, which took them away from the top place. Guardiola is once again showing his class and challenging for the league title. Manchester City are now in the 2nd place with 43 points, five points behind the table topper with one game in their hand.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, they made a flying start in the league, winning the first 11 games in a row. Many pundits believed that the Spurs could win the league title. But Tottenham Hotspur went completely out of the track when some key players became injured. However, they are still fighting and are now in 5th place with 40 points.
Tonight, the Spurs have a big challenge as they will host Man City. Their most recent meeting with Man City saw a thrilling match in the Premier League, and in the end, the game ended in a dramatic 3-3 tie.
Stats & Facts
- The last time Man City faced Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup was back in 2004. Despite conceding three goals in the first half against the Spurs, Man City made a dramatic comeback with 10 men. They returned all those goals and won the match by a 4-3 margin.
- Tottenham Hotspur have an excellent home record against Man City. The Spurs have won all of their last five home games against the Citizens across all competitions. Moreover, Manchester City failed to score in each of those matches at the Spur Stadium.
- Since losing to Crystal Palace in 2016, Tottenham Hotspur are unbeaten in their last 13 FA Cup matches played at home. They won 12 of those 13 home games in this tournament.
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur have a massive boost ahead of their match against Man City. James Maddison, who was out of the team since last November due to a hamstring injury, has returned to training and is available for tonight’s match. But captain Son Heung-min is still unavailable as he is on International Duty in the Asia Cup.
As for Man City, midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne already returned from injury and is showing his magic again. But Erling Haaland is still out of the team with an injury.
Possible Lineup For Tottenham:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Bentancur; Johnson, Kulusevski, Werner; Richarlison
Possible Lineup Man City:
Ortega; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Alvarez
Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Man City
No matter how Tottenham’s form is going on. They have always been a very difficult side for Manchester City. The last match between Tottenham and Man City saw a six-goal thriller in the Premier League. With the return of James Maddison and Kevin De Bruyne, we expect a high-voltage match tonight in the FA Cup.
Betfair Odds
Tottenham: 4.42
Draw: 4.32
Man City: 1.72
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