Manchester City takes on Tottenham Hotspur today, August 23, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 2 of the Premier League. Both teams are coming off strong wins in their opening matches.
Team Form
Manchester City opened their season with a commanding 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace.
Tottenham Hotspur impressed under new coach Thomas Frank, securing a 3-0 victory over Burnley, with Richarlison netting twice.
Key Matchups
Erling Haaland continues to chase scoring records after his double against Wolves and will be Manchester City’s main threat.
Richarlison, who also scored twice in Tottenham’s opener, will be pivotal to Spurs’ attacking hopes.
Team News
Manchester City will be without Mateo Kovacic and Kalvin Phillips (both Achilles injuries), as well as Savinho, Josko Gvardiol, and Marcus Bettinelli.
Tottenham Hotspur are missing James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, and Bryan Gil, all sidelined with knee injuries.
Prediction
With both sides boasting attacking firepower but also missing key players, this promises to be an open, entertaining contest. City’s home advantage and Haaland’s form could tilt it their way, but Spurs under Frank look organized and dangerous on the counter.
Expert predictions lean towards a close scoreline, ranging from a 2-1 to a 3-2 victory for City.
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