Manchester City take on Tottenham Hotspur in their opening home game of the 2025–26 campaign, and last season’s emphatic defeat to the Lilywhites will be fresh in the memory.
City have beaten Spurs in N17 since their stunning 4–0 battering at the hands of Ange Postecoglou’s side last November, one that was inspired by the currently stricken James Maddison.
It was a contest that exposed the distinct vulnerabilities within Pep Guardiola’s framework, and City eventually ended the season without silverware. The evolution the perennial Premier League champions have undergone in 2025 has thus come as no surprise, as they aim to reclaim their crown.
Thomas Frank’s Spurs have all the makings of a tricky out for the hosts, who purred in Wolverhampton last weekend. Here’s how Man City could line up on Saturday afternoon.






