Pep Guardiola has firmly stated that he will not field a Manchester City player again, declaring, āIf I keep playing him, he will cost us the league title. He will never start for Manchester City again as long as I am in charge, unless Iām dismissed.ā This decision follows the playerās costly error that contributed to a 3-point loss against Tottenham.
The two teams faced off last month in a Carabao Cup match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both managers making significant changes to their lineups.
This time, Tottenhamās manager Ange Postecoglou is under pressure as he aims to secure a positive result at the Etihad, despite facing multiple challenges. Important players like vice-captain Cristian Romero are out due to injury, and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, in top form, is serving a suspension.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing streak of four straight losses in all competitions. They will be encouraged by Pep Guardiolaās recent contract extension and the return of key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:30pm UK time at the Etihad Stadium and will be available live on Sky Sports. Fans can also follow *football.london*ās live coverage, with Alasdair Gold reporting from the stadium.
With both teams eager to return to winning ways, this promises to be a thrilling and crucial encounter.