Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: What time is it on, what TV channel is it on and what are the latest odds for the Premier League clash?
Everything you need to know as in-form Spurs travel to face Man City in the title race
MANCHESTER CITY host Tottenham on Saturday as they look to bounce back from a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Everton last weekend.
Spurs have beaten City in their last three Premier League meetings, with a 2-0 win coming in the reverse fixture back in October.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are three points and three places better off than City, thanks to a six-game winning streak.
But after four defeats in their last eight matches, Pep Guardiola's team will be looking to find some consistency as they aim to repair the damage of last Sunday's defeat.
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Here is everything you need to know about Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur...
When is Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur?
Tottenham head to the Etihad Stadium for the 5.30pm clash on Saturday January 21.
Where can I watch the game?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1
Alternatively you can follow all the action with our live blog, starting at 5pm.
Or you can listen to live radio commentary on talkSPORT from 5pm.
What is the latest Manchester City team news?
Pep Guardiola is likely to stick with the same side that lost to Everton despite criticism of defender John Stones and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
The 22-year-old Stones has come under pressure following another mistake against Everton, but Guardiola will continue with the England centre-back.
One change that could be made is Aleksander Kolarov for Gael Clichy. Guardiola has rotated the pair in recent weeks.
Who is definitely out for Manchester City?
Fernandinho is still suspended and continues to serve his four-match ban after his second Premier League red card of the season. Fernando could return to the squad while Ilkay Gundogan, Vincent Kompany and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined.
What is the latest Tottenham Hotspur team news?
With Jan Vertonghen picking up an ankle injury in the 4-0 win over West Brom Saturday, Mauricio Pochettino could revert back to the 4-2-3-1 formation and play Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld as a centre-back pairing. This could see Heung-Min Son come back in to side on the left of an attacking trio behind Harry Kane.
Who is definitely out for Tottenham Hotspur?
Jan Vertonghen's ankle injury picked up against West Brom means he is set to miss the the big Premier League clash. Erik Lamela still isn't ready for a return to action.
Premier League form guide
Manchester City - LWLWW - 9 points
Tottenham Hotspur - WWWWW - 15 points
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - Facts
- Spurs have won their last three Premier League games against Man City - they last won four in a row against them in May 2010.
- Pep Guardiola has lost five league games this season - he's never lost more in a single campaign as a manager.
- Tottenham have won their last six league games in a row - they've not won seven consecutively since May 1967.
- Manchester City have conceded 12 goals more than Spurs in the Premier League this season (26 v 14), despite allowing their opponents fewer shots (175 v 191).
- Manchester City have won five of their last six home Premier League games against Tottenham, though they did lose this fixture last season (1-2 in February).
Who is going to win? Latest odds
Manchester City - 11/10
Tottenham Hotspur - 23/10
Draw - 12/5
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SunSport prediction
Tottenham Hotspur are in fine form but Manchester City have only lost once at home in the league this season. Still expect Pochettino's side to do enough. Spurs 2-1.
What they say
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City's title hopes were over after their 4-0 thrashing by Everton: “Yeah. It is a ten-point lead — and that is a lot — but second place is three points difference, so we have to see.
“I spoke with the players for the last three weeks and told them to forget about the Premier League table.
“We just focus on the next game and try to do our best.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld insist the team can cope without Jan Vertonghen: “First of all we hope Jan is not injured too long. But if he is injured there are a lot of people who can play in his place and bring the level he brings. People will have to step up."