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Manchester City’s domestic form should give them the slightest advantage as they travel to face a Tottenham Hotspur, who have made life difficult for the Champions in recent years.

Manchester City heads into this pivotal cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur with five consecutive wins in all competitions, with the Citizens unbeaten in their previous 15 games in all competitions. Pep Guardiola's side have improved their recent record against the hosts, as the Citizens are unbeaten in their last three and have recorded two consecutive wins over Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The visitors are in such domineering away form, as they are unbeaten away from home this season, having won four of their five competitive away fixtures across domestic and European competition. Manchester City have not lost a competitive away fixture since December 2023, when they were defeated by Aston Villa at Villa Park.

That being said, we expect Manchester City to pick up the win here. The game will be a closely contested affair and most probably separated by a single goal in favour of the Citizens.

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester City.

The showcase fixture in the next round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Date: 30/10/2024

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-Off: 8 pm

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have shared some fascinating encounters over the last 15 years, with in particular a famous UEFA Champions League meeting springing to mind, when Mauricio Pochettino led his Tottenham Hotspur side to a famous away gaols victory over Pep Guardiola’s side in 2019. The two have met in this competition in previous years, with Manchester City beating the hosts in the tournament's final of the 2021 edition. The game ended 1-0, with the surrounding story of Jose Mourinho resigning as Tottenham Hotspur manager before the final.

Tottenham Hotspur avoided an early scare against last season’s cup specialists in Coventry City - who famously reached the semi-final of the FA Cup. The Sky Blues secured a second-half lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante before two late goals from Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson rescued the tie for Ange Postecoglu’s side. The goal for Brennan Johnson kickstarted a remarkable resurgence in the Wales international as the former Nottingham Forest has now scored seven in his last nine appearances for club and country.

Manchester City were also made to avoid a potential upset against Watford - a fixture in which they traditionally dominated scoreline-wise over the last five years. Jeremy Doku had given the Citizens the lead in the first five minutes of the tie, with Matheus Nunes providing Manchester City the second goal with seven minutes to go before the interval. Tom Ince gave the Premier League champions a scare with minutes to go, with a goal for the Hornets.

The last time these two teams met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Manchester City effectively secured the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Ange Postecoglu’s side thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland.

Manchester City have the superior advantage when it comes to recent head-to-head meetings between the two sides, as the current Premier League champions are unbeaten in their last three games against Tottenham Hotspur and have won their last two consecutive games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

At home this season, Tottenham Hotspur have been excellent in the Premier League, having won three of their designated four home fixtures - only losing once in the North London Derby. At home in the Premier League in particular, Tottenham Hotspur have been ruthless in front of goal, having scored 2.75 goals per game and scoring four past the likes of Everton and West Ham United. Unsurprisingly, Ange Postecoglu’s side conceded half the number of goals per game at home than they do on their travels. 0.75 at home on average compared to 1.5.

Tottenham Hotspur’s most recent domestic game on home soil was thoroughly excellent as they dispatched of London rivals West Ham United. Mohammed Kudus had given the Irons the lead inside the first 20 minutes, although West Ham were pegged back by a goal by Dejan Kulusevski ten minutes before the interval. Second-half goals from Yves Bissouma, Heung-min Son and an Alphonse Areola own goal gave Postecoglu’s side their third win in four at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The visitors are in such domineering away form, as they are unbeaten away from home this season, having won four of their five competitive away fixtures across domestic and European competition. Manchester City have not lost a competitive away fixture since December 2023, when they were defeated by Aston Villa at Villa Park.

In Manchester City’s most recent domestic away game, Pep Guardiola’s side showed tremendous strength and guile befitting of Champions as they secured a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jørgen Strand Larsen had given Gary O’Neil’s side a shock lead early doors before Josip Gvardiol provided a wonderful finish to restore parity for Pep Guardiola’s side. John Stones scored in the game's dying embers to secure a last-minute victory for the Champions and send wild celebrations from the Manchester City faithful at Molineux.

Manchester City’s domestic form should give them the slightest advantage as they travel to face a Tottenham Hotspur, who have made life difficult for the Champions in recent years.

Manchester City heads into this pivotal cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur with five consecutive wins in all competitions, with the Citizens unbeaten in their previous 15 games in all competitions. Pep Guardiola's side have improved their recent record against the hosts, as the Citizens are unbeaten in their last three and have recorded two consecutive wins over Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The visitors are in such domineering away form, as they are unbeaten away from home this season, having won four of their five competitive away fixtures across domestic and European competition. Manchester City have not lost a competitive away fixture since December 2023, when they were defeated by Aston Villa at Villa Park.

That being said, we expect Manchester City to pick up the win here. The game will be a closely contested affair and most probably separated by a single goal in favour of the Citizens.

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester City.

The showcase fixture in the next round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Date: 30/10/2024

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-Off: 8 pm

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have shared some fascinating encounters over the last 15 years, with in particular a famous UEFA Champions League meeting springing to mind, when Mauricio Pochettino led his Tottenham Hotspur side to a famous away gaols victory over Pep Guardiola’s side in 2019. The two have met in this competition in previous years, with Manchester City beating the hosts in the tournament's final of the 2021 edition. The game ended 1-0, with the surrounding story of Jose Mourinho resigning as Tottenham Hotspur manager before the final.

Tottenham Hotspur avoided an early scare against last season’s cup specialists in Coventry City - who famously reached the semi-final of the FA Cup. The Sky Blues secured a second-half lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante before two late goals from Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson rescued the tie for Ange Postecoglu’s side. The goal for Brennan Johnson kickstarted a remarkable resurgence in the Wales international as the former Nottingham Forest has now scored seven in his last nine appearances for club and country.

Manchester City were also made to avoid a potential upset against Watford - a fixture in which they traditionally dominated scoreline-wise over the last five years. Jeremy Doku had given the Citizens the lead in the first five minutes of the tie, with Matheus Nunes providing Manchester City the second goal with seven minutes to go before the interval. Tom Ince gave the Premier League champions a scare with minutes to go, with a goal for the Hornets.

The last time these two teams met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Manchester City effectively secured the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Ange Postecoglu’s side thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland.

Manchester City have the superior advantage when it comes to recent head-to-head meetings between the two sides, as the current Premier League champions are unbeaten in their last three games against Tottenham Hotspur and have won their last two consecutive games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

At home this season, Tottenham Hotspur have been excellent in the Premier League, having won three of their designated four home fixtures - only losing once in the North London Derby. At home in the Premier League in particular, Tottenham Hotspur have been ruthless in front of goal, having scored 2.75 goals per game and scoring four past the likes of Everton and West Ham United. Unsurprisingly, Ange Postecoglu’s side conceded half the number of goals per game at home than they do on their travels. 0.75 at home on average compared to 1.5.

Tottenham Hotspur’s most recent domestic game on home soil was thoroughly excellent as they dispatched of London rivals West Ham United. Mohammed Kudus had given the Irons the lead inside the first 20 minutes, although West Ham were pegged back by a goal by Dejan Kulusevski ten minutes before the interval. Second-half goals from Yves Bissouma, Heung-min Son and an Alphonse Areola own goal gave Postecoglu’s side their third win in four at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The visitors are in such domineering away form, as they are unbeaten away from home this season, having won four of their five competitive away fixtures across domestic and European competition. Manchester City have not lost a competitive away fixture since December 2023, when they were defeated by Aston Villa at Villa Park.

In Manchester City’s most recent domestic away game, Pep Guardiola’s side showed tremendous strength and guile befitting of Champions as they secured a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jørgen Strand Larsen had given Gary O’Neil’s side a shock lead early doors before Josip Gvardiol provided a wonderful finish to restore parity for Pep Guardiola’s side. John Stones scored in the game's dying embers to secure a last-minute victory for the Champions and send wild celebrations from the Manchester City faithful at Molineux.

BuildABet: Tottenham to win, James Maddison to score or assist, Kudus 1+ SOT, 10+ Total Corners Taken, 40+ Total Booking Points.

Tottenham have been in such impressive form since their defeat in the North London Derby against Arsenal, with five wins in their previous six in all competitions - including two in their last three in the league.

James Maddison has provided four goal contributions in seven Premier League games this season for Tottenham Hotspur.

Mohammed Kudus has averaged at least a shot on target per game in the Premier League this season.

Tottenham Hotspur have averaged nine Corners per game this season. West Ham have averaged 4.3 Corners per game this season.

Tottenham Hotspur have conceded 2.6 Bookings per game this season. West Ham have conceded 2.3 Bookings per game this season.

Tottenham have been in such impressive form since their defeat in the North London Derby against Arsenal, with five wins in their previous six in all competitions - including two in their last three in the league.

BTTS: Neither side has kept a clean sheet in this fixture in the last three meetings, with goals almost guaranteed between both sides whenever this fixture this played. Both teams have scored in this fixture in six of the previous seven meetings.

Brennan Johnson has seen a resurgence in form under Ange Postecoglu, as the former Nottingham Forest man has scored seven goals in his last seven games for club and country.

Max Kilman has received three yellow cards this season. Kilman has conceded 0.7 fouls per game this season in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to get their form back on track as they take on West Ham United in the Premier League this weekend.

Date: 19/10/2024

Kick-off time: 12:30

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London

Tottenham’s performances so far this season have encapsulated both the potential and the pitfalls of the team. Known for his high-energy, attacking philosophy, Postecoglou's arrival was initially greeted with optimism. However, the team’s results have been a mixed bag, with a lack of consistency in performances holding Spurs back from making a more significant impact in the league.

After a difficult start, there were signs that Postecoglou’s methods were beginning to take hold, with Spurs delivering some improved performances that suggested they had turned a corner. Yet, that optimism was severely dented last weekend when Tottenham blew a 2-0 lead against Brighton & Hove Albion, eventually losing 3-2 in what could prove to be a damaging defeat. It was a result that reignited doubts about the team’s ability to see out matches and manage defensive lapses.

The defeat at Brighton marked a pivotal moment in Tottenham's campaign. Despite racing to a two-goal lead and seemingly being in control, they succumbed to pressure in the second half, allowing Brighton to not only pull level but take all three points. Such collapses have raised questions over the team’s mental toughness and their ability to execute Postecoglou’s ambitious tactical approach over the course of 90 minutes.

As a result, Saturday’s match against West Ham represents a critical opportunity for Spurs to steady the ship. A victory would provide a much-needed boost and relieve some of the pressure that had started to mount on Postecoglou earlier in the season. Yet, another defeat could stoke further uncertainty around his reign and the club’s direction under his leadership.

One positive for Tottenham has been the resurgence of Brennan Johnson, who is starting to rediscover his best form after a difficult spell. The Welsh forward has now scored in six consecutive matches, and his renewed confidence in front of goal could be crucial as Spurs look to get back to winning ways. Johnson’s ability to exploit space and create chances from wide positions makes him a vital part of Postecoglou’s attack. His return to form comes at a crucial time for the club, who have been overly reliant on Harry Kane for goals in recent seasons, and his contributions will be key in unlocking a West Ham defence that has shown vulnerability this season.

With Johnson in form and leading the line alongside Son Heung-min, Spurs have the attacking firepower to trouble West Ham, but it will require a disciplined and focused defensive performance to ensure they don’t repeat the mistakes of last weekend.

West Ham United, like Spurs, are another club in transition this season. With Julen Lopetegui taking charge in the summer, there were high expectations for the Hammers to push on after significant investment in their squad during the transfer window. However, the early signs have been underwhelming, with West Ham managing just two wins in their opening seven matches.

Currently sitting in 12th place with eight points, West Ham's slow start has led to growing pressure on Lopetegui to deliver results. The Spaniard arrived with a strong reputation after successful stints at Sevilla and the Spanish national team, but his tenure at West Ham has not yet ignited in the way many had hoped. Nevertheless, the Hammers’ most recent outing provided some cause for optimism, as they secured their best result of the season in a hard-fought win over Aston Villa. That victory was seen as a step in the right direction, and Lopetegui will be keen to build on that momentum going into this clash against Spurs.

Despite their slow start, West Ham can take encouragement from the individual performances of Jarrad Bowen and Mohammed Kudus, both of whom have been standout players for the Hammers in recent weeks. Bowen, in particular, has been a consistent threat in attack, contributing two goals and two assists thus far. His ability to make intelligent runs and find space behind defences has been a crucial outlet for West Ham, especially in games where they have struggled to dominate possession.

Mohammed Kudus, another summer signing, has also shown glimpses of his potential, and his versatility in attacking midfield has provided Lopetegui with more options going forward. If West Ham are to take anything from Saturday’s match, they will need these two players to be at their best. Bowen’s clinical finishing and Kudus’ creative spark could prove the difference in a game that is likely to be closely contested.

Alexander Isak & Son Heung-min to Have 1+ Shot on Target, Joelinton & Bruno Guimarães to Commit 2+ Fouls & Anthony Gordon to Score or Assist - 8/1

Last season, Alexander Isak averaged 1.4 shots on target per game while scoring 21 times in 30 Premier League appearances.

Son Heung-min currently averages 1.5 shots on target per game having started in both of Tottenham’s first two league fixtures of the season against Leicester City and Everton.

Joelinton currently averages 2.5 fouls per game in this season’s Premier League.

Bruno Guimarães committed two fouls in Newcastle’s League Cup victory away at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.

Anthony Gordon scored in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth last weekend. The ex-Everton man managed 21 goal contributions in 35 league games for the Magpies last season.

Alexander Isak & Son Heung-min to Score, Joelinton to be Carded & Destiny Udogie to Commit 2+ Fouls - 16/1

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has scored four times in just three appearances against Tottenham Hotspur.

Son Heung-min has scored in three of his last six matches against Newcastle. The South Korean forward scored a brace for in Spurs’ 4-0 home win over Everton last weekend.

Joelinton was booked in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and was shown six yellow cards in 20 Premier League matches last season.

Destiny Udogie currently averages 2.5 fouls per game across Tottenham’s opening two league fixtures of the season against Leicester and Everton.