Manchester City vs Tottenham team news and line ups: Gabriel Jesus on bench as Harry Kane and Dele Alli start
All you need to know about Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
GABRIEL JESUS is in line to make his Premier League bow after being named named on the bench for Manchester City's crunch clash against Tottenham this afternoon.
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 are looking to find some consistency as they aim to repair the damage of last Sunday's defeat.
Man City: Bravo, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Kolarov, Clichy, Toure, Sane, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Aguero
Tottenham: Lloris, Walker, Dier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose, Wanyama, Dembele, Eriksen, Alli, Kane
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What is the latest Manchester City team news?
Pep Guardiola sticks with almost the same side that lost to Everton despite criticism of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
But John Stones came under pressure following another mistake against former club Everton and he has been dropped to the bench in favour of Gael Clichy, with Aleksander Kolarov moving to centre-back.
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 returns to the squad while Ilkay Gundogan and Vincent Kompany remain sidelined.
What is the latest Tottenham Hotspur team news?
Despite Jan Vertonghen picking up an ankle injury in the 4-0 win over West Brom last Saturday, Mauricio Pochettino has stuck with his 3-4-3 formation with Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld joined by Kevin Wimmer in defence. This sees Heung-Min Son remain on the bench, with Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen behind Harry Kane.
Who is definitely out for Tottenham Hotspur?
Jan Vertonghen's ankle injury picked up against West Brom means he misses the the big Premier League clash. Erik Lamela still isn't ready for a return to action.
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.
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