Tottenham vs Man City: Carabao Cup preview and team news
Tottenham Hotspur face Man City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the EFL Cup’s fourth round.
After a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Spurs will look to regroup and take advantage of the home crowd as they aim to progress further in the competition. On the other hand, City are coming off a 1-0 win over Southampton and enter this match on a strong unbeaten streak in domestic and European competitions.
Manchester City top the Premier League table and remain undefeated in their last 15 matches. Their away form has been particularly impressive, with victories in four of their five competitive matches on the road.
Spurs, meanwhile, sit eighth in the Premier League and will need a focused, resilient performance to challenge Guardiola’s side. However, with both teams juggling packed schedules, there may be strategic rotations, with City reportedly considering academy players for this midweek fixture.
What time does Tottenham v Man City kick-off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Date: Wednesday, 30th October
Kick-off Time: 20:15 pm
Referee: Robert Jones
How both teams go into Tottenham v Manchester City
Tottenham approach this game on the back of a disappointing 1-0 league loss to Crystal Palace, where Ange Postecoglou’s side struggled to find an attacking rhythm. With home advantage, Spurs will look to bounce back, making the most of their strong start to the season in cup competitions. Postecoglou’s tactics, emphasising high pressing and quick transitions, will be key against Guardiola’s possession-based approach.
Manchester City, meanwhile, come into the game having beaten Sparta Prague and Southampton this week, yet their squad remains depleted. Injuries to Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, and Jeremy Doku, alongside other absentees, leave Guardiola with only 15 fit outfield players. City still managed a 1-0 victory over Southampton, though Guardiola has hinted at prioritising player rest in the upcoming match.
Tottenham Team News
For Spurs, Djed Spence remains unavailable as he recovers from an ankle injury – although there is a chance Postecoglou offers a positive update on that on Tuesday. The rest of the squad is in good health, giving Postecoglou plenty of options.
Ange Postecoglou expressed cautious optimism about Son’s availability, indicating the forward might make an appearance after recent injury setbacks. With Mikey Moore earning his first Premier League start against Palace, although not the start he wished for, Spurs may once again rely on youth to inject fresh energy into their line-up.
It seems unlikely that Son will start against Manchester City as Ange Postecoglou would rather deploy him against Aston Villa.
Manchester City Team News
City’s injury list includes big names like Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Rodri, all of whom are sidelined without clear return dates. Jack Grealish may return next week, but Jeremy Doku, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb remain out, leaving Guardiola with limited flexibility. Guardiola may look to emerging talents like James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly to cover gaps, particularly in midfield, where their depth is thinnest.
Predicted Tottenham Line-Up
Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Romero, Gray; Bentancur, Kulusevski, Sarr; Johnson, Solanke, Werner.
Our Prediction
Tottenham will seek to capitalise on City’s weakened squad and lack of rotation options. Pape Sarr, who has recently led Spurs with his creativity and explosive sprints, will be crucial in unlocking City’s defence. Alongside him, Brennan Johnson’s recent goal-scoring form will be a significant factor as he looks to regain his impressive run.
For City, James McAtee could play a pivotal role as a young talent stepping up to help fill the void in midfield. McAtee has averaged 6 touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes this season and boasts a passing accuracy of 90.2%, showing his potential to add control in City’s midfield despite his limited experience at this level. His interplay with the more established players may be key if Guardiola chooses to rotate.
With both teams looking to progress, Spurs’ home advantage and fresher lineup may tip the scales in their favour. Score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City.
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