Manchester City take on the visitors Tottenham in the round 12 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, November 23rd at Etihad Stadium (Manchester).
The 2023 season was a historic one for Manchester City, as they finally secured the treble and defended their Premier League title in a tight race. However, recent months have brought new challenges. From ongoing investigations to questions surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future—who has stayed unusually long by his standards—City has faced turbulence. Further complicating matters, Julián Álvarez was sold despite his importance, and key players like Bobb and Rodri succumbed to injuries. New arrivals have been limited, with Savio and a returning Ilkay Gündoğan being the only significant additions. Initially, it seemed City could cope, especially with Erling Haaland continuing to score prolifically. They won the Community Shield, led the Premier League, and performed strongly in the Champions League. But an unexpected slump saw City lose four consecutive games. It began with a League Cup defeat to Tottenham, followed by Premier League losses to Bournemouth and Brighton (both 1-2), and culminated in a humiliating 1-4 rout at the hands of Sporting CP in Lisbon.
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Tottenham still searching for balance and consistency. Without Harry Kane, Tottenham came close to breaking into the top four last season, only to be edged out by an incredible Aston Villa. Seeking a new attacking talisman, Spurs signed Dominic Solanke over the summer. Though he had a slow start, the striker has since scored four Premier League goals. In Europe, Spurs began their Europa League campaign with three wins before stumbling against Galatasaray. Their domestic form has been equally erratic. They knocked out Manchester City in the League Cup and thrashed Aston Villa 4-1, only to lose to newly promoted Ipswich Town in their last outing. This inconsistency has dropped Tottenham to 10th place in the league standings.
Before Tottenham's League Cup victory earlier this season, Manchester City had dominated the head-to-head, with two wins over Spurs earlier in the year. It's hard to imagine Manchester City slipping against the same opponent twice in quick succession. Guardiola's side is under immense pressure to halt their losing streak and reassert their dominance. City’s recent losses highlight defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in Rodri’s absence, but their attack remains formidable. Haaland is still a significant threat, and Jack Grealish has shown glimpses of his best form. Tottenham’s defense has struggled against top-tier attacks, making it likely City will create and convert chances. Another solid option could be Over 2.5 Goals, given City’s scoring potential and Tottenham’s inconsistency at the back. A 3-1 scoreline in favor of Manchester City seems plausible.
Prediction for the match: Manchester City to win with a -1 handicap.
