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Tottenham are back in Premier League action this weekend, hosting Manchester City.

Thomas Frank came under considerable pressure after opening 2026 with a rocky run of results, but alleviated the scrutiny somewhat with a convincing 2-0 defeat of Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek.

Spurs are winless in five in the Premier League, but have a chance to get back to winning ways here as Pep Guardiola’s injury-ravaged City make the trip south.

They too are on shaky form coming into this match having suffered chastening defeats so Michael Carrick’s Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt in recent weeks, but have now won two on the spin against Wolves and Galatasaray.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Tottenham vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.

Where to watch Tottenham vs Man City

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.

Coverage on Sky Sports Premier League will begin at 4pm ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off, while coverage on Main Event will go live at 4.25pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the ground.

Tottenham vs Man City team news

Thomas Frank is facing a wide range of injury headaches ahead of City’s visit.

Lucas Bergvall remains sidelined with a sprained ankle, with Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur also out with long-term injuries.

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Options are thin in attack with both Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus ruled out until March and April, respectively, with thigh injuries. Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are long-term absentees.

Injury blow: Lucas Bergvall

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Pedro Porro may play a part despite being left out of the squad to face Frankfurt in midweek, with Frank putting his absence down to load management.

City, meanwhile, remain in the throes of a full-blown injury crisis, with Pep Guardiola to be without some seven first-team players for the trip to north London.

The injuries come primarily in defence, with Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and John Stones all set to miss out.

Elsewhere, Savinho is on the comeback trail after picking up a quad injury against Sunderland.

Injured: Jeremy Doku

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Jeremy Doku may also miss out after being substituted with an injury in the Galatasaray match.

Nico Gonzalez made a comeback in midweek, though, appearing off the bench to alleviate some of the pressure on Guardiola’s side.

Oscar Bobb is not expected to be involved as he pushes for a move away from the club, with his transfer to Fulham thought to be in teh final stages.

Tottenham vs Man City prediction

Thomas Frank may have found his groove in Europe, but his continued struggles in the Premier League suggest we could see Spurs stumble again here.

In the past, though, Frank has shown a certain aptitude for getting the better of Guardiola. He did so earlier this season in just his second domestic match with Spurs, and twice with Brentford.

Guardiola will be on high alert, then, particularly with so many first-team players ruled out against a Spurs side growing in confidence.

But with Erling Haaland back amongst the goals and Rodri fit and available, he should have the tools at his disposal to get three points here.

Man City to win, 2-1

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Spurs came out on top in the reverse of this fixture, winning 2-0 at the Etihad in the second week of the Premier League season with Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha on the scoresheet.

Tottenham wins: 66

Man City wins: 64

Draws: 35

On the scoresheet: Joao Palhinha

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Tottenham vs Man City match odds

Tottenham to win: 7/2

Man City to win: 4/7

Draw: 12/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Tottenham and Aston Villa have been fined £125,000 by the FA for the mass confrontation that took place following their FA Cup third round tie earlier this month.

The confrontation, which included players and staff from both teams, was sparked on the pitch at full-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs crashed out of the FA Cup.

The incident occurred after Spurs midfielder Joao Palhinha pushed Ollie Watkins for celebrating in front of the away fans after the full-time whistle.

Villa players Morgan Rogers and Lamare Bogarde then intervened before players and staff streamed across the pitch to try to break up the altercation.

Both sides were charged by the FA earlier this month, with fines handed out as punishment after the two clubs admitted to the charges.

“I don’t think so. I guess you have seen the situation through? I just saw it to be sure I saw what I saw. Of course, it’s all about keeping a cool head,” Frank said

“The players gave everything, everything out there, [but] losing a tight game, season not going perfect and I think Ollie is very provoking.

“The way he is going down to celebrate in front of the Villa fans, and he is walking into Joao, he can just easily walk around. I think everyone that has been in a competitive nature, that is difficult and can trigger things.”

A statement from the FA read: "An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC for the mass confrontation that occurred at their FA Cup match on Saturday 10 January.

"It was alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle.

"Tottenham Hotspur FC and Aston Villa FC subsequently admitted the charge against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed a £125,000 fine on both clubs, and their written reasons for these decisions can be seen below."

Spurs know a win will guarantee a last-16 spot

Tottenham face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League tonight

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Tottenham again look to the Champions League for potential respite as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt with a top-eight finish up for grabs.

A commanding 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund last week means Spurs have it in their own hands to avoid a play-off game and secure a place in the last-16.

With their Premier League form miserable, Spurs could do without two more games in a February which already looks extremely difficult.

Frankfurt have been eliminated, so have nothing to play for, but could be seeking revenge for Spurs knocking them out of the Europa League last season.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The match will take place at Deutsche Bank Park.

Where to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 5, with coverage starting at 7.30pm GMT.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham team news

Frankfurt will be without several players for the visit of Spurs, with Arnaud Kalimuendo, Elias Baum, Jonathan Burkardt, Michy Batshuayi, Timothy Chandler and Younes Ebnoutalib all struggling with injuries.

Spurs are in worse shape and look set to be without 14 players for the trip to Germany.

Pedro Porro has been ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury, while Micky van de Ven will also miss out on Wednesday with a minor problem.

Frank will be desperate for Joao Palhinha to return, having now missed three games through injury, as Conor Gallagher is not eligible to play in the Champions League. If Palhinha is not fit, then Pape Matar Sarr, now back from the Africa Cup of Nations, or Archie Gray will come in.

Elsewhere, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison miss out.

Mathys Tel, Souza, Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma are also ineligible.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham prediction

Who knows which Tottenham side will turn up in Germany. A command win over Borussia Dortmund last week came in the middle of two miserable performances in the Premier League, in defeat to West Ham and then snatching a last-gasp draw at Burnley

Spurs clearly do perform better in Europe, and sit in fifth heading into the final round, knowing a fifth win in eight games will secure passage straight into the last-16 stage.

Frankfurt have been eliminated, so have nothing to play for, and fell to a miserable defeat at home to Hoffenheim at the weekend. They have bigger fish to fry in the Bundesliga, having dropped to eighth, which could play into Spurs’ hands.

Frankfurt 2-2 Tottenham

Head to head (h2h) history and results

These two meets met over two legs last season in the Europa League quarter-finals, which Spurs won 2-1 on aggregate including a 1-0 win in Germany

Eintracht Frankfurt wins: 1

Tottenham wins: 3

Draws: 2

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham match odds

Eintracht Frankfurt to win: 11/4

Tottenham to win: 8/11

Draw: 23/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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Tottenham fans look set to escalate their protests against the club’s board, with organisers encouraging supporters to stage a walkout during Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester City.

Spurs fans have continued to show their frustration this season with a range of issues including poor results, high ticket prices, transfer strategy and worsening injury woes.

‘Change for Tottenham’ organised a protest that took place ahead of the dramatic 2-1 home defeat by London rivals West Ham earlier this month, with fans gathering at Park Lane before kick-off and marching on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The group said that at least 300 descended on the ground, though onlookers suggested that figure was likely closer to 100.

Protests then continued inside the stadium, with some fans waving yellow banners reading ‘Time for Change’, plus flags and scarves in support.

More action is being planned for Sunday, when Tottenham host title-challenging Manchester City in front of the Sky Sports cameras in a 4:30pm GMT kick-off in the Premier League.

‘Change for Tottenham’ released details of their latest protest plans on social media on Tuesday evening, which included “encouraging all fans to leave the stadium” on the 75-minute mark and instead watch the rest of the game from a local pub.

They also plan to protest outside the South Stand from 4pm, encouraging fans to bring flags, scarves and banners while joining in with chants against ownership.

‘Change for Tottenham’ also want fans to continue chanting against ownership during the game itself as well as boycotting spending money inside the stadium, telling supporters not to “fund the failure”.

“The board will not listen to silence,” ‘Change for Tottenham’ wrote on X. “They will not listen to patience. They will only listen when matchgoing fans show visible, collective discontent. If we don’t act together inside the stadium, nothing changes.”

On the proposed walkout, they added: “This match is live on TV. The world will be watching. This would make a big statement.

“If the stadium empties, the message is undeniable. If we stay seated and quiet, the board will ignore us again.”

Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham recently penned an open letter to disgruntled fans, in which he said: “We know there is distance between the club and our supporters and we are committed to rebuilding that connection.”

The detailed update finished: “Tottenham Hotspur cannot exist without you, our supporters. We are built on the loyalty, passion and commitment of those who follow us, and we do not underestimate what supporting our club means.

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Thomas Frank has confirmed that Tottenham defender Pedro Porro will miss four weeks in another major injury blow, with Micky van de Ven also ruled out of the Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Porro and Van de Ven were each absent from training at Hotspur Way on Tuesday morning, raising fears that the pair had sustained fresh injuries following Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.

Right-back Porro was taken off at half-time at Turf Moor on Saturday, with Frank stating that Tottenham wanted to manage his workload.

Central defender Van de Ven, meanwhile, scored and played the full 90 minutes against Burnley as Spurs rescued a late point thanks to captain Cristian Romero.

Speaking at his pre-Frankfurt press conference on Tuesday evening, Frank confirmed that Porro would miss a month of action with a hamstring injury, while Van de Ven has a “minor” issue and could be back to face Manchester City on Sunday.

“Pedro has a hamstring injury and will be out for four weeks,” Frank said. “Micky has something minor and hasn't travelled but could be available for City.”

The Spaniard was taken off as a precaution against Burnley, but is now set to miss his first matches of the season, with Frank struggling for options in defence.

Tottenham face a gruelling run of fixtures over the next few weeks, as they take on Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal in their next four Premier League games.

“Definitely not a help to any of us,” Frank added on Porro’s injury. “Of course we prefer to have the best players out on the pitch. Any coach wants that and any team-mate wants that. That's why we have a squad though.”

Van de Ven has previously struggled with hamstring, knee and thigh problems at Tottenham, but had managed to stay fit this season despite Spurs’ wider injury issues.

The Dutch international missed last week’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund through suspension, but returned to the starting lineup against Burnley, opening the scoring with his seventh goal of the season.

Injury-plagued Spurs remain without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison against Frankfurt, though Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert will join up with the squad late after being involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.

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Spurs know a win will guarantee a last-16 spot

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham

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Tottenham again look to the Champions League for potential respite this week as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt with a top-eight finish up for grabs.

A commanding 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund last week means Spurs have it in their own hands to avoid a play-off game and secure a knockout stage spot.

With their Premier League form miserable, Spurs could do without two more games in a February which already looks extremely difficult.

Frankfurt have been eliminated, so have nothing to play for, but could be seeking revenge for Spurs knocking them out of the Europa League last season.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 26, 2026.

The match will take place at Deutsche Bank Park.

Where to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 5, with coverage starting at 7.30pm GMT.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham team news

Frankfurt will be without five players for the visit of Spurs, with Elias Baum, Jonathan Burkardt, Michy Batshuayi, Timothy Chandler and Younes Ebnoutalib all struggling with injuries.

Spurs are in worse shape and could be without 10 players for the trip to Germany.

Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro were withdrawn early during the 2-2 draw at Burnley to spark fitness concerns. Thomas Frank moves to allay those fears after the game, but two 90-minute men being forced off will have raised alarms.

Frank will be desperate for Joao Palhinha to return, having no missed three games through injury, as Conor Gallagher is not eligible to play in the Champions League. If Palhinha is not fit, then Pape Matar Sarr or Archie Gray will come in.

Elsewhere, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison miss out.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham prediction

Who knows which Tottenham side will turn up in Germany. A command win over Borussia Dortmund last week came in the middle of two miserable performances in thee Premier League, in defeat to West Ham and then snatching a last-gasp draw at Burnley

Spurs clearly do perform better in Europe, and sit in fifth heading into the final round, knowing a fifth win in eight games will secure passage straight into the last-16 stage.

Frankfurt have been elminated, so have nothing to play for, and fell to a miserable defeat at homee to Hoffenheim at the weekend. They have bigger fish to fry in the Bundesliga, having dropped to eighth, which could play into Spurs’ hands.

Frankfurt 2-2 Tottenham

Head to head (h2h) history and results

These two meets met over two legs last season in the Europa League quarter-finals, which Spurs won 2-1 on aggregate including a 1-0 win in Germany

Eintracht Frankfurt wins: 1

Tottenham wins: 3

Draws: 2

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham match odds

Eintracht Frankfurt to win: 13/5

Tottenham to win: 4/5

Draw: 9/4

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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