Man City v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Fri 18 February 2022, 22:53|
Tottenham Hotspur
We make the trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm UK).
City, who fell 1-0 in the reverse fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the start of the season, are nine points clear at the top of the table, albeit having played one game more than second-placed Liverpool.
We’re eighth, seven points off the top four, but with games in hand still remaining on most of the teams above us.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match kicks-off at 5.30pm and will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Radio commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT, while you can also follow every kick of the action wherever you are in the world via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.
Alternatively, join our official Watchalong on Twitch with hosts Rebekah and Matt from 4.30pm UK.
If you’re following us from outside the UK, check out the overseas broadcast listings to see if the match is being shown in your area.
How will the teams line up?
Eric Dier is back in the frame for us following injury, but Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) remain out.
Antonio Conte reported that one further player will also be missing through COVID-19.
As for Manchester City, Jack Grealish is doubtful with a shin issue, while Gabriel Jesus and Cole Palmer remain sidelined.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Anthony Taylor is Saturday’s match referee.
He’ll be assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, with Craig Pawson as the fourth official.
Darren England and assistant Simon Bennett will be on VAR duty.
City will play in all sky blue, with their goalkeeper in green.
We’ll play in our home kit of Lilywhite shirts, navy shorts and navy socks, with our goalkeeper in orange.
What will the weather be like?
There’ll be light rain showers and a gentle breeze in Manchester when the game gets underway on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to be around five degrees.
