Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they lock horns in an enticing contest at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
While Spurs are hoping to end a three-match losing streak, the Citizens are seeking to avoid going three top-flight games without a win for the first time since 2017.
The Citizens' 23-game winning run at the Etihad is now over after Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland's record-breaking opener with a sweet strike 10 minutes from time to help Liverpool rescue a 1-1 draw last weekend, but Pep Guardiola's men bounced back just three days later in the Champions League.
Indeed, Man City were made to work for all three points in Tuesday's home clash with RB Leipzig as they were trailing by two goals at half time, but Haaland, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez all made the net ripple after the interval to turn the game on its head and ensure that the holders secured top spot in Group G with a game to spare.
Keeping just five cleans sheets in 20 games across all competitions this season will be a cause for concern for Guardiola, but his side have now won 11 of the 15 matches in which they have conceded, showcasing how much they have relied on their exceptional goalscoring proficiency.
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