Big Match Breakdown: Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs can’t call on Toby Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez at the back, which means Eric Dier should partner Jan Vertonghen in a back four.

The rest of the side almost picks itself, unless Pochettino springs a surprise. He did start Fernando Llorente in a strike duo with Harry Kane away at the Bernabeu after all.

Key Battles

City have looked incredible going forward but they could be exposed at the back.

Kane will want to isolate Mangala. The French defender hasn’t fully convinced during his time in England and has had little football this year.

Fabian Delph has done well while covering at left-back, aside from an error in the Manchester derby. Heung-Min Son’s movement and speed will really test his defensive nous.

Spurs’ biggest problem could be regaining possession. With Dier in defence and Wanyama injured, they won’t have a ball-winner in midfield. That could make it a long 90 minutes if City evade their press.

Match Odds

City are 4/7 to make it 16 league wins in a row. Spurs are 9/2 and the draw is priced at 13/4.

Considering City’s absences at the back, going for Man City and Both Teams to Score at 15/8 offers more value than an outright home win.

There have been Over 2.5 Goals in all but one of City’s home league games this season. With all of the attacking talent on display, backing Over 3.5 Goals at 13/10 could be tempting.

David Silva is known for creating rather than scoring goals, but he’s netted in three league games running. At 3/1, he’s a tempting Anytime scorer pick.

Kane is Spurs’ main danger man in the box. He’s 11/2 to score First and 7/4 as an Anytime scorer.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing