Manchester City and Tottenham are both part of the elite of the English game and they would love to add the Carabao Cup to their trophy cabinets this year.
But with both teams competing in European competition, as well as facing intense battles in the Premier League, their priorities may lie elsewhere.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
Wednesday, October 30, 8.15pm
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Live on Sky Sports
Tottenham vs Manchester City Preview
Spurs are enjoying a steady start to the season, with a couple of unexpected Premier League losses denting their progress but an undefeated run in Europe softening the blow.
They have relied heavily on Heung-Min Son to provide spark in the team, as well as form man Brennan Johnson. Record signing Dominic Solanke is taking a little longer to settle in with only two goals to his name, but he may become more prolific once he is used to his new surroundings.
Spurs are famously ridiculed by their rivals due to their lack success in the form of trophies. However, they remain one of England’s top sides and will challenge any team in the country.
As such, winning the Carabao Cup should be a very high priority for them and it is likely they will field a strong side. Manager Ange Postecoglou has said he always wins trophies in his second season, but City are a tough obstacle to overcome if he wants to achieve that in this competition.
City on the other hand are used to success, to the extent that they are expected to win everything and it is almost a disappointment if they do not. Pep Guardiola’s side are unsurprisingly top of the Premier League and star man Erling Haaland is in his usual red-hot form.
Although with the Champions League another thought on their mind, it is entirely possible that some fringe and youth players are given minutes to give the first-team a rest.
And this promotion of youth and fringe players for the game is certainly an option which Spurs may be more content with. Whatever happens, it is set to be a thriller in North London.
Tottenham vs Manchester City Odds
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
Spurs may be slightly shocked to go into this one as 2.49 favourites. A potentially young City side will be rare underdogs at 2.52.
Tottenham vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Young Guns
With a tight encounter expected and no way of really telling which players will feature, it is anyone’s game. We fancy both teams to get on the scoresheet by the end of the night, at odds of 1.40.
Goal Fest
Facing an unpredictable City team is likely to provide some issues Spurs need time to figure out. And if the youngsters manage to get a goal, it could turn into a free-for-all. The game to have over three goals is at 1.71.
Heir to the Throne
Solanke signed for £65 million in the summer and has immense pressure on his shoulders to fill the big shoes left by Harry Kane. Cup competitions are a perfect opportunity to gain confidence and the Spurs man is 2.73 to get on the scoresheet.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Forster, Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie, Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison, Werner, Solanke, Johnson
Injuries: Spence
Doubts: Son
Manchester City Team News
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Ortega, Lewis, Stones, Braithwaite, Ake, O’Reilly, Savinho, McAtee, Gundogan, Nunes, Foden
Injuries: De Bruyne, Rodri, Bobb
Doubts: Doku, Grealish, Walker
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