Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: Premier League Clash Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur will be without defender Ben Davies for their upcoming match against Manchester City, but forward Timo Werner is set to return after recovering from a hamstring injury. Manager Ange Postecoglou has decided not to risk Davies, who has been carrying a knock, ahead of a crucial period in the season. The match against City is followed by a Europa League last 16 tie against AZ Alkmaar, and Postecoglou wants to ensure his players are in the best possible condition.

Spurs have already beaten City twice this season, in their previous league meeting and in the League Cup, and Postecoglou is excited about taking on Pep Guardiola's side. City are currently fourth in the standings, 20 points off leaders Liverpool, and have lost two of their last three league games. Spurs, on the other hand, are 12th in the standings, but have won their last three league games, including a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams known for their attacking style of play. Tottenham's Premier League games this season have averaged a league-high 3.5 goals per game, while City have scored eight goals in the opening 15 minutes of their matches.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Spurs winning two of the last six league meetings. However, City have a strong squad and will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses. The match will be a test of Spurs' defensive capabilities, as they face a City team that has scored plenty of goals this season. Spurs' forward Timo Werner is set to return after recovering from a hamstring injury, and will be looking to make an impact on the match. The team's recent wins have been a boost to their confidence, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into the match against City.

Here are the expected lineups for the two teams:

• Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Spence, Gray, Danso, Udogie, Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison, Kulusevski, Son, Johnson
• Manchester City: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Silva, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush, Doku

The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the Premier League standings. Spurs will be looking to do the treble over City, while City will be seeking to revive their season and close the gap on the leaders.

In terms of player availability, Spurs have a number of players returning from injury, including Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, and Richarlison. Manchester City, on the other hand, have a number of players out injured, including John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri. The match will be a key test of both teams' depth and squad strength, as they look to navigate a busy period in the season. The Premier League standings are currently:

• Liverpool: 1st
• Manchester City: 4th
• Tottenham Hotspur: 12th

The match against City is a crucial one for Spurs, as they look to climb the table and secure a top-seven finish. With their recent wins and the return of injured players, Spurs will be looking to make a statement in the match against City.

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