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Tottenham vs Manchester City live: Pep Guardiola’s side seek to keep pressure on league leaders
City come into the weekend second in the table just four points behind the Gunners
Manchester City make the trip to Tottenham this afternoon with the aim of maintaining the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The Gunners lead at the top of the table is seven points following their win over Leeds United on Saturday and City have the chance to close the gap should they defeat Spurs in the late kick off.
Pep Guardiola must navigate a growing injury crisis which worsened during the week when Jeremy Doku was subbed off in the 2-0 Champions League win over Galatasaray. Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho are all sidelined while Oscar Bobb has completed a move to Fulham.
For Spurs, Thomas Frank is trying to ease the pressure on his job with a run of solid performances but the spotlight is shining on how Tottenham compete against City. Spurs sit 14th in the league and will need to show they have the ability to propel themselves up the table if Frank is to hold on to his role as manager.
Follow all the action from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with our live blog below:
Bernardo Silva blends Manchester City past and present to raise one Pep Guardiola question
It might have been a scene from a training session over any of the seven seasons they were teammates. With a change of pace, Bernardo Silva darted past Ilkay Gundogan.
This time, it was on the Etihad Stadium pitch. Manchester City captains past and present are two of Pep Guardiola’s favourite ever players, a pair with the technical skills and footballing intellect to appeal to a manager who is both purist and theorist.
Silva’s blend of Manchester City past and present raises one Guardiola question
Silva, out of contract in the summer, has been a key figure in Manchester City’s evolution
Mike Jones1 February 2026 14:30
Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City’s forgotten goalkeeper
Nottingham Forest have signed goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after agreeing a deal with Manchester City.
The German moves to the City Ground on a free transfer, though the transfer could net City £500,000 if clauses are triggered.
Ortega is set to be Forest’s back-up goalkeeper to Matz Sels after John Victor was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Will Castle1 February 2026 14:15
Jeremy Doku’s early exit against Galatasaray hits Man City with fresh injury blow
Manchester City were dealt a fresh injury blow as Jeremy Doku was forced off during their Champions League clash with Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium.
Doku had impressed during the first half in which City took a two goal lead over their Turkish opponents but with 10 minutes to go until the break he fell to the ground and had to be subbed off.
Jeremy Doku’s early exit against Galatasaray hits Man City with fresh injury blow
The winger picked up a knock in the first half of their Champions League tie with Galatasaray
Mike Jones1 February 2026 14:00
Is this boom or bust for Thomas Frank?
Even after delivering the club a top-eight finish in the Champions League last week, you have to feel Thomas Frank is still clinging onto to his Tottenham job by the skin of his teeth.
Spurs required last-gasp heroics from captain Cristian Romero to salvage a draw against relegation-threatened Burnley last week, coming a week after the club were beaten at home by relegation strugglers West Ham - their third home defeat in four games.
That loss coincided with the atmosphere turning hostile towards the Dane as supporters chanted for his sacking, and while back-to-back European wins have so far done enough to spare Frank his dismissal, another damning Premier League loss could prove the final straw for the Spurs hierarchy.
Will Castle1 February 2026 13:45
Pep Guardiola misses Man City press conference for ‘personal matter’
Pep Guardiola missed Manchester City’s press conference for personal reasons on Friday, a day after he spoke at a charity event in Barcelona in support of Palestinian children.
The City boss was due to hold a lunchtime press conference to preview Sunday’s Premier League game against Tottenham but assistant boss Pep Lijnders took his place.
Pep Guardiola misses Man City press conference for ‘personal matter’
City have not provided details of Guardiola’s absence, but on Thursday he spoke at a charity event in Barcelona in support of Palestinian children.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:37
Man City's early team news
For City, Jeremy Doku will likely miss this match after being forced off in the first half against Galatasaray, though the extent of his problem is not yet clear.
Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are the long-term absentees, though John Stones, Ruben Dias and Savio won’t be returning until later next month.
Predicted Man City XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rodri; Cherki, Silva, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:30
Early team news for Tottenham
Thomas Frank’s main concern is the fitness of Micky van de Ven, who missed the game against Frankfurt and will face a late fitness test.
James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are all sidelined for the foreseeable future for Spurs, and while Richarlison and Pedro Porro are nearing returns, they won’t be back until later in February.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicario; Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Gray, Palhinha; Odobert, Sarr, Simons; Solanke.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:23
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 4pm. Subscribers can also stream the action online via NOWTV.
If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:15
When is Tottenham vs Man City?
The match will take place on Sunday, 1 February at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off set for 4.30pm.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:07
Tottenham vs Manchester City live
Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City in the Premier League tonight, with Pep Guardiola’s side looking to stay within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal this weekend.
Guardiola’s men are hoping for a big result against a struggling Spurs side ahead of matches against Liverpool and Newcastle in coming weeks.
While Spurs are currently languishing in 14th in the table, they have consistently been a bogey side for Guardiola over the course of his time in England, and while the visitors will head in as heavy favourites, Spurs’ 2-0 win in the reverse fixture proves that they are capable of denting City’s title hopes this afternoon.
Mike Jones1 February 2026 13:00