Get ready for an exciting Premier League showdown as Manchester City prepares to host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Ahead of the anticipated clash, we’ve gathered all the essential information, including key details, Pep Guardiola’s insights, the previous meeting between the teams, the latest performances, and the match officials. Let’s dive into the comprehensive preview.
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Match Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, 3 December
- Kick-off: 16:30 (UK) or 18:30 (CAT)
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Ultra HD. Global supporters can check the broadcast details via livesoccertv.com.
Pep Guardiola’s Insights
Pep Guardiola provided updates on player availability. John Stones, recovering from an injury lay-off, is described as “much better” and is expected to be back in action. Mateo Kovacic has returned to training, while Matheus Nunes is still in the recovery phase, possibly requiring additional days or weeks.
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“He [Stones] is much better, yeah. He’s really close to coming back,” said Guardiola. “Mateo is already back, I think. He trained well yesterday, but Matheus is still maybe days or weeks away.”
Previous Meeting
The last encounter at the Etihad saw City overcome a 2-0 deficit at half-time to secure a memorable 4-2 victory against Tottenham in January. However, in the subsequent meeting in London, Tottenham secured a narrow 1-0 win less than a month later.
Last Time Out
In the previous league game, Manchester City played to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, with Erling Haaland’s opener canceled by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Tottenham, on the other hand, suffered a 1-2 defeat against Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Match Officials
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long
- Fourth Official: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Robert Jones
- Assistant VAR: Darren Cann
As City faces Tottenham Hotspur, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium. Stay tuned for live action, updates, and post-match analysis on City News Centre!
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