Two clubs have emerged whose aim is to break the Top Four monopoly on the Premiership title. Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have bolstered their rosters and will begin their campaign as foes this Saturday at White Hart Lane. Redknapp's Spurs have had a promising pre-season run and are just coming off a 3-2 home win against Serie A stalwarts Fiorentina. The squad has not changed much since last season but Tottenham are reportedly favorites to sign in-demand Nice striker Loic Remy.
Roberto Mancini is expected to make some impressive signings of his own. City have already signed Yaya Toure and
David Silva from
La Liga but have also made offers for Inter striker Mario Balotelli and Aston Villa midfielder
James Milner. The Citizens had a much more disappointing pre-season campaign, failing to achieve a single win. Many of these were far weaker teams and can't have done much for their confidence levels.
English Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City
Date: 14 August, 2010 - 13:45 CET
Venue: White Hart Lane - London
Referee: Andre Marriner (Birmingham)
Tottenham Hotspur: Keeper: Gomes
Defenders: Ledley King, Michael Dawson, Younes Kaboul, Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Aaron Lennon, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Gareth Bale
Forwards: Jermaine Defoe, Peter Crouch
Manager: Harry Redknapp
Injured: -
Booked: -
Manchester City:
Goalkeeper: Shay Given
Defenders: Yaya Toure, Vincent Kompany, Wayne Bridge, Pablo Zabaleta
Midfielders: David Silva, Nigel de Jong, Gareth Barry, Stephen Ireland
Forwards: Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor
Manager: Roberto Mancini
Injured: -
Booked: -
The Citizens finished just 3 points behind Tottenham last season to miss out on the coveted 4th place spot and will not have forgotten. Tottenham have also won this fixture the last 4 times consecutively, definitely holding the momentum. London weather is expected to be around 15 degrees with a 40% chance of precipitation. Andre Marriner will oversee the match.
Last meeting: 05.05.2010, Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur 0:1
Wins Tottenham: 48
Wins Manchester City: 42
Draws: 29
Tottenham definitely have the momentum here and the players will come into this match with the belief they can score and win. Manchester City will be at an away ground with a poor record against the home side. I believe Tottenham have a more cohesive group and will get 3 points in the season opener.
Tip: Tottenham to win in the 1x2 market.
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