Ange Postecoglou has promised Tottenham fans some silverware in his second season in charge. His best chance of delivering could come in the form of the EFL Cup.
However, Spurs will face one of the most difficult challenges in English soccer on Wednesday, as they come up against Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Man City in North London.
City moved to the top of the Premier League standings with a professional win over Southampton on Saturday, while Spurs once again proven inconsistent to follow after losing 1-0 at Crystal Palace.
Odds
Wednesday will be a rarity, as Man City will be an odds-against bet on the moneyline. Tottenham remain the outside selection at +200.
| Match Result | Odds |
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| Tottenham | +200 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Man City | +125 |
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City Chasing Second Successive Win at Spurs
| Total | Tottenham | Man City | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 57 | 26 | 22 | 9 |
| EFL Cup Games | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals | 159 | 76 | 83 |
Tottenham’s record against Man City is better than most, having won five of the last nine matches between the teams.
However, a first away City win in this fixture since October 2018 was achieved by Guardiola’s side in May. City also won the latest meeting between these sides in the EFL Cup in the final in April 2021.
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Tottenham vs. Man City Key Stats
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in three of the last four Tottenham vs. Man City clashes across all competitions.
- Tottenham’s last major honor was won in the EFL Cup back in the 2007-08 season
- Man City have won the EFL Cup in six of the last 12 seasons.
Tottenham Team News
Fraser Forster is expected to keep his place in the Spurs goal after playing in the previous round. Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall will both feature, as they have done in every cup match this season. Dominic Solanke expected to lead the line.
Possible Lineup
Fraser Forster (GK); Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson
Man City Team News
Stefan Ortega will replace Ederson in the City goal, while Kyle Walker and John Stones could both be handed starts. Jack Grealish will likely play on the left, with Phil Foden retained in the forward position to give Erling Haaland the night off.
Possible Lineup
Stefan Ortega (GK); Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, Matheus Nunes, James McAtee, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish
Tottenham vs. Man City Prediction
Man City will rest the majority of their biggest stars for this trip to Tottenham on Wednesday.
However, Spurs always have a habit of passing up on an excellent opportunity, meaning that there could be value in taking a chance on the visitors on Wednesday.
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Pick
Man City (+125)
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