Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with both sides looking to build on winning starts to their Premier League campaigns.
Pep Guardiola’s side opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while new Spurs boss Thomas Frank marked his debut with a 3-0 win at home to Burnley. City sit top of the table on goal difference, extending an unbeaten league run that stretches back to April.
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However, their recent record against Spurs has been mixed, with just four wins in the last 12 league meetings. Guardiola has also endured nine defeats to the North London side in his career, which is more than against any team barring Liverpool.
The City manager confirmed that Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is fit to return after injury setbacks. The midfielder missed much of last season with a serious knee injury before suffering a pre-season relapse.
“He’s still so far the best player in the world until we elect a new one in a few months,” Guardiola said. “I don’t have any doubts about his potential and quality. Just consistency at training, weeks, training, games, minutes and after everything will be fine.”
Guardiola was also encouraged by the impact of new arrivals Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, who both scored in the opening game. Young goalkeeper James Trafford started at Molineux, though Guardiola said he is yet to decide whether Trafford or Ederson, who is back in the squad and linked with a move to Galatasaray, will face Spurs. “The new players bring a new energy, new everything,” he said.
How to watch the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Spurs in India?
Live Streaming - The clash between Pep Guardiola's City and Thomas Frank's Spurs in the Premier League will be streamed live on JioHotstar.
Broadcast - The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
When is the Premier League clash between City and Spurs?The matchday 2 clash between City and Spurs will kick off at 12:30 p.m. local time (5:00 PM IST) on Saturday, August 23.
Pep Guardiola’s side opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while new Spurs boss Thomas Frank marked his debut with a 3-0 win at home to Burnley. City sit top of the table on goal difference, extending an unbeaten league run that stretches back to April.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
However, their recent record against Spurs has been mixed, with just four wins in the last 12 league meetings. Guardiola has also endured nine defeats to the North London side in his career, which is more than against any team barring Liverpool.
The City manager confirmed that Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is fit to return after injury setbacks. The midfielder missed much of last season with a serious knee injury before suffering a pre-season relapse.
“He’s still so far the best player in the world until we elect a new one in a few months,” Guardiola said. “I don’t have any doubts about his potential and quality. Just consistency at training, weeks, training, games, minutes and after everything will be fine.”
Guardiola was also encouraged by the impact of new arrivals Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, who both scored in the opening game. Young goalkeeper James Trafford started at Molineux, though Guardiola said he is yet to decide whether Trafford or Ederson, who is back in the squad and linked with a move to Galatasaray, will face Spurs. “The new players bring a new energy, new everything,” he said.
How to watch the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Spurs in India?
Live Streaming - The clash between Pep Guardiola's City and Thomas Frank's Spurs in the Premier League will be streamed live on JioHotstar.
Broadcast - The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
When is the Premier League clash between City and Spurs?The matchday 2 clash between City and Spurs will kick off at 12:30 p.m. local time (5:00 PM IST) on Saturday, August 23.
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