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An interesting situation developed in the English Championship before the ninth round. The vice-champion and one of the main contenders for the first place of the tournament completes the top ten. But “Tottenham”, even under Mourinho’s leadership, was not considered for the leading role, but was able to get ahead. It is true that these teams only share five points and everything may change in the near future. The showdown between longtime acquaintances – Guardiola and Mourinho adds a special peppercorn, which is never predictable.
Nuclear submarine. Ninth round
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur (London)
Head Judge: Mike Dean (Heswall)
Tottenham 19:30 City man
The broadcast of the match can be seen on the Setanta television channel
With three victories in the last three games, Tottenham is approaching the match with the Citizens. In the Europa League, Antwerp beat Spurs 1-0. Later, “Hotspur” had victories over “Brighton” 2-1, “Ludogorets” 3-1 and “West Brom” 1-0. Solid stats, especially as in the Premier League, Londoners have only one loss at the start of the season to Everton (0: 1 in September) – in the next seven games, Spurs have five wins and two draws.
Guardiola’s team also has just one loss in the Premier League (and the season as a whole) so far: Leicester in the third round 2: 5. But three draws (all 1: 1) and three wins, not much confidence. The stability of Man City is lacking.
In the most unexpected situations, the Manchester team may fail, respectively, failing an acceptable result. For example, the giants managed to beat Arsenal to a minimum of 1: 0, but Liverpool and West Ham recently did not allow the “people of the town” to defeat them with a goal: 1: 1. The famous self-confidence now missing from Guardiola’s charges.
Last February, Tottenham and Man City faced off. A meeting was held in London and the hosts unexpectedly beat the guests. Surprisingly easy. In the first half, Gundogan did not score a penalty, then Oleksandr Zinchenko received a red card, strange in every way (or rather the second yellow), and Bergwijn and Son Min scored two decisive goals.
Note that in August last year, the rivals were separated 2: 2. Thus, for more than a year, the Mankunians cannot beat the Londoners. Since April 2019, when Foden’s goal brought victory to Man City.
STATISTICS
A total of 16 games played;
62 Tottenham wins, 36 draws, 64 Man City wins
Total score – 224: 252
FORECAST
A very difficult choice, every little thing can solve everything. The bookies give preference to the guests, but in their field the “spurs” will resist (that is, at least). Mourinho knows Guardiola’s weaknesses, especially in his current state. There is a chance that “Tottenham” will catch up on a draw, but with an effort of will, the guests will still get the required result. Prediction: Manchester City win 2: 1.
