Tottenham hosts Manchester City in a key Premier League match.
Tottenham Hotspur faced struggles last weekend, settling for a 2-2 draw with Burnley, who are fighting to avoid relegation. Cristian Romero’s last-minute header helped Spurs avoid a loss at Turf Moor.
This draw kept them in 14th place, still searching for a Premier League win in 2026. However, Spurs provided a brief boost by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the Champions League, advancing directly to the last 16 without needing a playoff.
Tottenham’s upcoming challenge is against Manchester City at home. Although City has not performed at their peak this season, they currently sit in second place. Achieving a positive result against City will be challenging, even though they aren’t playing at their best.
Tottenham faces a difficult home game against Man City
Tottenham’s home performance has been disappointing, causing concern among supporters as they prepare to face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Their last home league win was in December against Brentford, with Spurs dropping points in every subsequent home match, leading to frustration among fans.
With many injuries and a busy schedule, Spurs may be exposed if Guardiola strategizes effectively on Sunday. Nonetheless, Sky Sports analyst Paul Merson predicts a 2-2 draw, noting that Tottenham tends to perform well against City.
“I’m rooting for Tottenham this weekend! Spurs always show up against Manchester City. I don’t think City is a great team,” Paul Merson mentioned in his column.
“City displayed the same pattern against Wolves and Galatasaray, starting strong but fading toward the end, letting opponents trouble them!”
“The matchup of Micky van de Ven and Erling Haaland will be intriguing. Haaland scored against Galatasaray, but he has been missing chances lately, which is unusual for such a skilled player.”
“I’m not worried about Haaland. He can easily score seven goals in as many games. I expect him to regain his form, and when he does, teams will need to be wary, especially Arsenal.”
Merson also highlighted a key player for City:
“Antoine Semenyo has quickly made an impact at City. He will definitely start against Tottenham. Haaland and Semenyo will be in the lineup, and it’ll depend on whether they select Omar Marmoush or Rayan Cherki. Getting Cherki on the pitch could be pivotal for City.”
“By the time City faces Tottenham, Arsenal might be seven points ahead. I doubt City can close that gap to four points again. This game is crucial for City, but I expect a draw, giving Arsenal a six-point lead at the top this weekend.”
Merson pointed out that City is “not a great team” and relies heavily on Haaland for goals. He anticipates an exciting contest between Haaland and Van de Ven, provided the Tottenham defender is fit. According to Frank, Van de Ven’s fitness is uncertain ahead of the match against City. He has predicted a 2-2 draw.
For Frank, this match is significant and could influence the remainder of the season. It is essential for Tottenham as they aim to improve their standings and seek European qualification.