Overview

• Both sides arrive off convincing openers, with Manchester City beating Wolves 4-0 as Erling Haaland scored twice and Tottenham topping Burnley 3-0 under new head coach Thomas Frank.
• Predicted lineups point to James Trafford starting in goal for City with Haaland leading the attack alongside recent signings who impressed on debut.
• Tottenham’s attack is expected to feature Mohammed Kudus supplying Richarlison after their Burnley connection, with Guglielmo Vicario projected to start in goal.
• Injuries trim both squads, with City set to be without Josko Gvardiol, Savinho and Mateo Kovacic, and Spurs missing Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski among others.
• Historical context tempers City’s favoritism as Spurs have troubled them frequently, including a 4-0 Etihad win last season and only six City wins in the past 15 meetings.