Match preview

Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) host Tottenham Hotspur (20th, 2 pts) at Etihad Stadium on Sunday 3 January, kick-off 16:30.

Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5). Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a response, having drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 2, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Tottenham Hotspur 2–2 Manchester City.

Varless AI expects around 2.4 goals for Man City and 0.7 for Spurs, making Man City 75% to win, the draw 17% and Spurs 9%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 61%.