While head coach Antonio Conte is spending time away from football recovering from surgery, the show must go on. His wards are preparing to meet the reigning champion and one of the most expensive clubs in the world. After beating Fulham with a score of 1:0 in their last match in the Premier League, Spurs are three points behind a place in the Champions League. Tottenham have conceded in 4 of their last 5 home matches and are close to a 20-year-old record when the team upset their fans in London six times in a row. For 21 rounds of the current championship, the hosts have 11 victories and three draws, which corresponds to 36 points and the fifth line in the standings. Rishalison, Sarr and Lucas Moura, who has a leg injury, will not be able to enter the field today.
Pep Guardiola happens to be the most visited Hotspurs stadium without a win, but that could change this year. Despite some weak form at times this season, his side have scored 53 Premier League goals in the first 20 rounds. Such a performance helped beat today’s opponent a month ago, when the fans got a football show and six goals scored. After this success, the Citizens won the FA Cup over Arsenal (1:0), which will give them hope for a good psychological tone. For 20 rounds of the current championship, the Mancunians have chalked up 14 wins and three peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 45 points and the second position in the standings. The gap from the leader is five points, which leaves the team no room for error. After success against today’s opponent, MS easily defeated Wolverhampton (3:0) at home. Will not be able to take part in the duel Mendy and the Stones, who has a hip injury.
