It’s time for another weekend of top Premier League football and this one promises to be a cracker! It’s Manchester City vs Tottenham in the last game of the weekend. City are in the hunt for top spot, as Arsenal currently sit just one point ahead of them going into this weekend’s matches. On the other hand, Spurs have been in a rot and need a win. It’s a massive game for both sides.
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City to Excel at Home
Last week’s top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool wasn’t quite the humdinger we were all expecting. A 1-1 draw that saw both sides seemingly cancel the other out. Have Pep and Klopp finally worked each other out? It left the door ajar for Mikel Arteta and his men to slide into the top spot for the time being.
With a solid 29 points from their opening 13 matches, Manchester City are once again setting their sights on the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Tottenham, holding a respectable 5th place in the league table, trail with 26 points after completing 13 rounds. This upcoming match marks a crucial opportunity for Manchester City to tighten their grip at the league summit.
In the last three outings, Manchester City delivered a rollercoaster of results—a thrilling 4-4 draw with Chelsea, a hard-fought 1-1 tie against Liverpool, and a triumphant 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig. The Etihad Stadium has been a fortress, witnessing Manchester City claim victories in five of their last six Premier League clashes, netting an impressive 17 goals and conceding only four. Their home record includes just one draw, keeping them unbeaten during this stretch.
Can Tottenham Upset the Odds?
On the flip side, Tottenham faced a tough patch, succumbing to defeats in their most recent three matches—1-4 against Chelsea, 2-1 against Wolves, and 1-2 against Aston Villa. Yet, when playing away, Tottenham have showcased resilience, securing wins in four of their last six Premier League away games, with one draw and one loss. Across these six matches, Tottenham found the back of the net 13 times, conceding seven goals.
The contrasting recent performances set the stage for an intriguing encounter. Manchester City seek to build on their impressive run, asserting dominance in the title race, while Tottenham look to rebound from recent setbacks and make a statement against the league leaders. It’s a matchup laden with anticipation and the unpredictable essence of football drama.
Let’s look at the head-to-head encounters since February 13, 2021. Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur find themselves evenly matched, each securing victory in three encounters, with none drawn, something to note. Spurs seem to be somewhat of a bogey team for the normally dominant City and will want to keep up that tradition.
Both teams have their own injury woes, however, at home, City should be a class above. It’s going to be a really tough ask for this Tottenham side as they look to get their season back on the road and re-discover their form from a few weeks previous.
Latest Premier League Betting Odds
Manchester City rightly come into this one as the favourites at 1.29 to take another win at home and put pressure on Arsenal, who travel to Wolves. The slightly out-of-form Spurs are huge outsiders at 8.20 to win with the draw at 5.70.
Erling Haaland is favoured to score first at 3.21 with the impressive Julian Alvarez at 5.40 to open the scoring. Son is the favoured Spurs player to score first at 10.00.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Betting Tips
Bet Builder: Manchester City to win, both teams to score, and over 3.5 goals @ 2.88
Man City are in a good run of form, are really formidable at home and will fancy themselves. Although Spurs’ style means they are likely to score, they are also very leaky and will struggle against a side with an attack this good.
Bet Builder: Manchester City to win, Erling Haaland to score anytime, and over 2.5 goals @ 1.94
City will want to get ahead early and who else but Erling Haaland? The big Norwegian has been on top form this season and can’t stop bagging. The leaky Spurs defence will have their work cut out.
Erling Haaland to score first @ 3.21
The Premier League’s top goalscorer. He’s on fire again. Betting on anyone else to bag first just seems silly.
*Odds subject to change.
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