Good news:Postecoglou’s strongest Tottenham team vs Man City as he makes three changes
Postecoglou’s strongest Tottenham team vs Man City as he makes three changes
Here we take a look at the strongest Tottenham XI Ange Postecoglou could field against Man City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening
Spurs will be hoping to have Pape Matar Sarr in contention to face Man City on Sunday (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
It’s fair to say that Man City have a wretched record when it comes to facing Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Losing all five of their games at Spurs’ new home and not even scoring a single goal in the process, City do fare much better against the Lilywhites on home soil.
However, Tottenham have given them a couple of major scares on their last two visits to the Etihad Stadium. Registering an incredible 3-2 win over Pep Guardiola’s team in February 2022 following Harry Kane’s stoppage-time winner, Spurs did take a 2-0 lead into the break back in January before losing 4-2 following a second-half rally from the hosts.
Now with Ange Postecoglou taking charge of his first game at the Etihad Stadium as Tottenham boss, the Australian will be hoping to mastermind a famous win as he looks to get his team back on track. Losing their last three Premier League fixtures against Chelsea, Wolves and Aston Villa, Spurs must find a way of stopping their bad run of form as they look to keep in touch with the top four.
Injuries and suspensions have played a major part in their last three results, with Rodrigo Bentancur becoming the latest player to join the long list of stars currently in the Hotspur Way treatment room at present. So how exactly will Tottenham line up at the Etihad Stadium in Sunday’s 4.30pm kick-off?
football.london takes a look below at the strongest team Postecoglou can field for the game against the Premier League champions.
Guglielmo Vicario
It’s an easy choice in goal as Guglielmo Vicario starts between the sticks for Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. (Image: AFP via Getty Images) 1 of 11
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro has enjoyed a fine season at right-back under Ange Postecoglou. The Spaniard has delivered some top performances and the head coach will need more of the same at the Etihad Stadium. (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) 2 of 11
Eric Dier
Having played four full-backs across defence against Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou may want to bring in an experienced centre-back to try and deal with Erling Haaland. That may result in Eric Dier getting the nod alongside Ben Davies at the back. (Image: Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) 3 of 11
Ben Davies
Ben Davies has taken on the left-sided centre-back role in Micky van de Ven’s absence. He looks set to continue in the position until the Netherlands international returns from injury. (Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) 4 of 11
