Tottenham vs Manchester City: Why Arsenal should be excited over Spurs chances

Tottenham and Manchester City go head-to-head in a match that could decide the Premier League title (IMAGO)

Tottenham vs Manchester City: Why Arsenal should be excited over Spurs chances

Joba Ogunwale 09:30 - 14.05.2024

Arsenal will keep a keen eye on the huge Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. 

Tottenham take on Manchester City in a highly-anticipated Premier League clash that will pique the interest of Arsenal. 

Tottenham vs Man City: Premier League state of play

Spurs host the champions in a match that is not just important to both teams but also to Mikel Arteta’s men. 

Ange Postecoglou’s men know that anything other than a win against Pep Guardiola will be the end of their quest to play Champions League football. 

Tottenham take on Manchester City in a match that could decide the Premier League title
Tottenham take on Manchester City in a match that could decide the Premier League title | Imago

Meanwhile, City are aware that they need a win if they are to become the first side to win four Premier League titles in a row. 

The Cityzens are currently one point behind leaders Arsenal but have a game in hand, which is against Spurs on Tuesday night. 

A win for Guardiola’s men will put them back on the top of the table ahead of the final round of games this weekend. 

Arsenal, meanwhile, will be supporting Tottenham despite the fact that the Lilywhites are their North London rivals. 

The Gunners need Spurs to take something from the game on Tuesday night to retain their advantage going into their final match against Everton on Sunday. 

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A win for Spurs will see Arsenal maintain their one point lead over City, while a draw will see the Gunners stay on top with a superior goal difference. 

Why Arsenal should believe in Tottenham against Man City 

Although Man City go into the game as favourites, Spurs will fancy their chances against the champions, which should excite Arsenal. 

Despite City’s tag as favourites. Guardiola’s men have not won a league game at Spurs’ since the Lilywhites launched their new stadium in 2019. 

Arsenal will be rooting for their North London rivals Tottenham against Man City
Kai Havertz scored Arsenal's third goal against Tottenham (Imago)

In fact, City have failed to score in their last four league games at Spurs and also lost a Champions League match during this time. 

Spurs have won their last four league games at home against the champions and that should give them confidence going into their game on Tuesday night. 

However, City already have one win at Spurs’ new home this season, although it was in the FA Cup. 

But before this season’s FA Cup win, City’s record at Spurs new stadium read: 

April 2019 - Tottenham 1-0 City (Champions League)

February 2020 - Tottenham 2-0 City (Premier League)

November 2020 - Tottenham 2-0 City (Premier League) 

August 2021 - Tottenham 1-0 City (Premier League) 

February 2023 - Tottenham 1-0 City (Premier League) 

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