Overview
- The match kicks off at 12:30 p.m. BST at the Etihad, airing on TNT Sports in the UK and on NBC with streaming via Peacock in the U.S.
- Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri and Phil Foden are ready to return after missing the opener, while Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho are unavailable.
- Ederson is fit after illness but Guardiola will make a late call on his selection, and multiple reports indicate James Trafford is expected to keep the starting role in goal.
- Both sides began the season strongly, with Manchester City beating Wolves 4-0 and Tottenham defeating Burnley 3-0, as Guardiola lauded new Spurs manager Thomas Frank.
- Transfer talk continues with Éderson linked to Galatasaray and Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké and Savinho also reported as potential departures before the Sept. 1 deadline.