The Premier League announced its arrival in style in the opening week. The action now moves into Gameweek 2, where one of the biggest fixtures awaits us as Manchester City is set to take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The two sides have always produced unpredictable thrillers, with Spurs historically proving to be a formidable opponent for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Will City finally manage to break Spurs’ resistance again, or can Tottenham pull off another upset? Here’s all you need to know about the much-anticipated fixture.
When is the Man City vs. Spurs Premier League game?
Guardiola’s men will host the Spurs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 23, at 12:30 p.m. BST (5:00 p.m. IST)
Where to Watch Man City vs. Spurs?
Fans can tune in to Star Sports HD1 for the live action and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 23, 2025
Probable Starting Lineups of City vs. Spurs Week 2 Game
Tottenham Hotspur
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Pedro Porto, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie
Midfielders: Jojao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr, Djen Spence
Forwards: Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison.
Manchester City
GK: James Trafford,
Defenders: Rico Lewis, John Stones, Rúben Dias, Rayan Aït-Nouri
Midfielders: Nico González Midfielder Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders
Forwards: Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku.
Head-to-Head Record
In their 60 meetings, Tottenham has the slight edge with 28 wins, while Manchester City has 23 victories, and nine games have ended in draws. Looking at the last five encounters, City has three wins and Spurs 2. City clinched a 1-0 victory at home when these two sides faced each other in February.
Current Form
Both sides began their campaigns with spectacular wins. Manchester City crushed Wolves 4-0 as Erling Haaland scored a brace in the season opener. Tottenham also secured a 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Burnley in their first Premier League game after parting ways with Korean winger Son Heung-Min.
Key Battles in Man City vs. Spurs
All eyes will be on Erling Haaland vs Micky van de Ven. The young Dutch defender has been praised for his composure, but facing Haaland at the Etihad will be the ultimate test.
If he can keep the Norwegian quiet, Spurs have a real chance to cause problems. Another storyline will revolve around Tottenham’s new captain, who, following Son Heung-Min’s departure, will be responsible for leading his team into one of the toughest stadiums in world football.
Tactical Duel
The sidelines will also be fascinating. After his successful spell at Brentford, Tottenham’s new manager Thomas Frank now faces his biggest challenge. He will be going head-to-head with Pep Guardiola, one of football’s greatest tactical masterminds. Can Frank outwit Pep, or will experience triumph over?
Prediction
Both sides are in form, and it’s likely to be a goalfest. City are the favorites at home, but Tottenham has a history of troubling the Premier League giants. Expect a high-intensity clash with City taking all three points home. However, a shocker from the Spurs can’t be ruled out.
