Manchester City will be desperate to continue their incredible run of form as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men have won 14 Premier League games on the spin to set a new Premier League record and have an 11-point lead over their closes rivals Manchester United. Tottenham endured a difficult November but bounced back with a 5-1 thumping of Stoke and will be focusing on finishing in the Champions League places for the time being.
English Premier League – Etihad Stadium – Saturday 16th December 2017 – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 7/2 at Skybet |
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Manchester City
Tottenham HotspurManchester City
Manchester City’s season continues to go from strength to strength as they sit 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Their goal difference of +37 is more than any other team has scored in the league this season and their form looks imperious. David Silva has scored in his last 2 Premier League games and the Spaniard has drawn praise for his all-action performances this season.
Tottenham Hotspur
Mauricio Pochetino’s men struggled throughout November and early December – picking up 2 points from 4 games to fall out of the title race for the time being. Spurs are now sat in 6th, 18 points off Manchester City and with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United dropping points last time out – Spurs will be keen to make ground. Harry Kane has banged the goals in this season – scoring a remarkable 18 goals in all competitions in what’s been a phenomenal season so far.
Head to Head
These two Premier League heavyweights have shared many famous encounters over the years and its Spurs who lead the head to head record by 60:58 with another 35 draws being shared between the teams. Spurs were comfortable winners at White Hart Lane last season (2-0) whilst the last meeting between the teams was a highly entertaining 2-2 draw at the Etihad.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides have smashed the goals in this season – combined total 76 goals scored between them.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a sensible bet at 8/13 with Bet 365.
Sergio Aguero has scored 9 Premier League goals this season and is always a threat.
Sergio Aguero to score anytime looks a solid punt 8/11 with Uni Bet.
Manchester City have scored 2+ goals at home in all but one of their games this season.
Manchester City to score 2+ goals looks a super bet at 4/9 with Coral.
Manchester City have been in sensational form this season and will be desperate to keep their run going.
Manchester City to win the game looks good value at 4/7 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Manchester City 3 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur – 11/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Manchester City are in great form and should have too much for Spurs in an entertaining game. Manchester City to win the game and both teams to score looks a strong bet at 9/5 with Betfred.