| Gareth Bale dropping out is perhaps a surprise after his midweek goal but Ryan Mason has clearly decided that Lucas Moura provides more workrate and pace to defend against Pep Guardiola's side and then counter | He kicked off his temporary tenure with a far-from-convincing 2-1 win over Southampton in midweek, but this challenge against the Premier League champions-elect and current Carabao Cup holders will be a different beast altogether |
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| Long gone are those days of him being looked at as a future start of the Argentina national team | Whether Mason takes a more pragmatic approach remains to be seen, but this is a contest that could be determined on the flanks |
First bet must be on Sports.
| But in terms of their head-to-head stats, it's Guardiola who has the edge over Mourinho, having won 11 of their 24 meetings, while losing seven and drawing six | Should have saved the penalty kick, and you can argue he could have stopped the second too |
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| £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement | It shows just how quickly things can change in this unpredictable season - and it should come as a stern warning to City, who cannot take anything for granted despite their form |
Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur.
4| Pick: Tottenham 1, Manchester City 1 | Guardiola teams are known for their fluidity and flair in a highly-orgnaised but free-flowing, possession-based system, while Mourinho opts for a more defensive, counter-attacking approach |
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| Not just because the teams they manage are generally in direct competition with each other, but due to the vastly contrasting styles the pair operate with | Tottenham v Man City Stats The Tottenham v Man City stats above are powered in partnership with Opta |
Our Tottenham correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest are covering the match with all the action from inside the stadium and reaction from the supporters and media.
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