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Two sides who made major statements on Premier League matchday one go head-to-head on Saturday evening, as champions-elect Manchester City welcome rejuvenated Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium in a clash already set to test both clubs’ early ambitions for the 2025/26 campaign.
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Manchester City began the defence of their Premier League crown in ominous fashion last weekend, dispatching Wolves 4–0 at Molineux to immediately claim top spot in the standings. Pep Guardiola appeared particularly satisfied afterwards, remarking that there was a “fresh and hungry energy” about his squad — a telling admission after a trophyless 2024/25 campaign that resulted in a significant reshuffle of personnel.
That opening-day win extended City’s strong early-season trend, with each of the last three league campaigns now beginning with back-to-back victories. Another success here would mark five straight Premier League wins at the Etihad Stadium, and cement a sense that Guardiola’s side remain the benchmark for English football despite renewed competition from around the division.
Tottenham arrive in Manchester buoyed by an impressive start to life under new head coach Thomas Frank. After pushing Paris Saint-Germain to penalties before narrowly losing the UEFA Super Cup, Spurs produced an efficient and clinical display to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3–0 on matchday one.
That performance, which featured slick attacking combinations and greater defensive organisation than seen under their predecessors, has raised confidence inside the north London camp.
Spurs have scored five goals in their first two competitive matches under Frank, yet the hierarchy is not resting on their laurels, remaining active in transfer negotiations for additional firepower—Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and City winger Savinho are believed to be major targets.
Even so, Frank may focus more on his backline ahead of this test, potentially shifting shape as he did against PSG in order to deal with what will be by far their sternest domestic challenge to date.
Riwayat Head-to-Head
Though City have dominated much of English football in recent years, Tottenham have proven awkward opposition at times. Goals have flowed freely in this fixture: the last 15 meetings at the Etihad Stadium have produced a staggering 67 goals — an average of 4.47 per game.
Spurs memorably triumphed 4–0 on this ground last season, contributing to a recent trend that has seen City win just one of the last four top-flight H2Hs at the Etihad (D1, L2). More broadly though, Guardiola has traditionally found Tottenham tricky: of all teams he has coached against, only Liverpool (10 defeats) have beaten him more times than Spurs (nine), albeit balanced by eleven victories.
Statistik dan Tren Populer
- Manchester City have won their first home league game of the season in each of the last four campaigns, scoring 14 goals and conceding just one across those matches.
- Spurs are searching for their first Premier League away win in over six months, having failed to win any of their last six on the road (D1, L5).
- Four of Tottenham’s five goals this season have arrived between the 35th and 70th minute, signalling a clinical threat either side of half-time.
- Over 2.5 match goals have landed in 12 of the last 14 Premier League meetings between these two clubs.
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – With four goals and an assist in six appearances against Tottenham, Haaland knows how to impact this fixture, though only one of those goals has come at the Etihad.
His movement and finishing were razor-sharp in the win at Wolves, and another strong performance could fire City to a fast start in their title defence.
Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) – Having netted a brace against Burnley to snap a personal run of four league defeats in which he’d scored, the Brazilian striker leads the line with renewed confidence.
However, a disappointing career record versus City (W1, D1, L13) highlights the scale of the challenge he and Tottenham must overcome to leave Manchester with a result.
Team News
City are expected to be without Ederson and Savinho, who remain subjects of ongoing transfer discussions. Key trio Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Rodri all missed the Wolves victory and remain doubtful after returning to training late in pre-season. New signing Tijjani Reijnders could continue in midfield should Rodri not be risked.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns from their opening-weekend win, although they remain without creative lynchpin James Maddison, whose ankle issue continues to be monitored. Thomas Frank may well opt for the back-five system used in the Super Cup to add defensive stability at the Etihad.
Analisis Taruhan
Recent meetings between these two have been thrillingly open, and if early season form is anything to go by, plenty more chances await. Five of the last six Etihad league clashes have seen over 2.5 goals, making that a popular selection among punters. City’s free-scoring ways, coupled with Spurs’ renewed attacking intent, suggest goals could once again be on the agenda — even if the hosts remain deserved favourites.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur
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