Tottenham continue to mask their Premier League problems with success in Europe, but that contrast is becoming a concern for head coach Thomas Frank.
Since the turn of the year, Spurs are yet to record a league win, managing three draws and two defeats in their five Premier League matches in 2026.
Their latest setback came in a frustrating 2–2 draw away to newly promoted Burnley. Once again, Tottenham relied on their centre backs, with Micky van de Ven opening the scoring and Cristian Romero grabbing a last-minute equaliser to avoid a third straight league defeat. Spurs now sit 14th in the table, and frustration among supporters has been growing.
Despite the pressure, the club continues to back Frank, especially after a morale-boosting 2–0 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt that secured a place in the last 16.
Ahead of this fixture, Tottenham posted a video of the squad training on their official X handle, showing focus and intensity as they prepare for another tough test .
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SoftFootball reported that the club is keen to show unity and calm amid the growing noise around results.
Manchester City arrive in North London looking to build momentum of their own. Pep Guardiola’s side have won their last two matches, beating Wolves and Galatasaray 2–0. The league win over Wolves ended a four-game winless run and cut the gap to Arsenal at the top to four points.
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City have won their last two Premier League away matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will be confident of extending that run, even with several injuries.
Team News
Tottenham hope Micky van de Ven will return after missing midweek, while several players are back after being ineligible in Europe. However, Spurs still have a long injury list.
Manchester City will be without Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, but Rodri returns after suspension.
Possible lineups
Tottenham Hotspur:
Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke
Manchester City:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rodri; Cherki, Silva, Reijnders, Semenyo; Haaland
Prediction
Even without some key players, City’s control and attacking quality should be too much for a Spurs side struggling for league consistency, keeping the pressure firmly on Arsenal at the top.
Where to watch
| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | NBCSN | Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select | JioHotstar |
| Nigeria / South Africa | SuperSport (DStv) | Showmax |
