Manchester City return home and the opening match at the Etihad is a banger! City face a tough challenge amid the new start of the season.
The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great season.
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Time and Date: Premier League: Saturday 23 August 2025, Kickoff at 12:30 BST, 7:30am USA
Referee Peter Bankes
Assistant Referee #1 Edward Smart
Assistant Referee #2 Blake Antrobus
Fourth Official Andrew Kitchen
VAR Andy Madley
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Preview + Form
The League is back and we get a tough home match as City’s home opener. City will need to be serious and locked in for this one. Can Haaland and company stifle the Spurs curse?
For the opponent, this is a real tricky spot as they have a motivated side in front of them and are a very influx team themselves.
The key battle will be the forwards chosen vs a their defense. An interesting match up is in tow. Who will play?
Which team will come out in front? We are in store for a fun match.
Previous Meeting
In the reverse fixture later in the season, an Erling Haaland goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 win for the Blues, which moved us back into the top four.
Team News
City’s side have an unavailable/questionable list of Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden, Ederson, Savinho, Gvardiol, Bettinelli and Rodri who are out or doubtful.
Spurs have Kulusevski, Udogie, Maddison, Takai, Solomon, Bissouma and Dragusin out or doubtful.
Prediction
Manchester City 3-2 Tottenham
