Tottenham vs Man City Preview: Carabao Cup Semi-Final, First Leg
Tottenham Host Champions City in Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg
Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The two teams are in good form, with Tottenham having won their last three matches in all competitions and Manchester City having won their last four.
Team News
Tottenham will be without the injured Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, while Manchester City will be without the suspended John Stones. Both teams are expected to field strong sides, with Tottenham likely to start with Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Lucas Moura in attack, and Manchester City likely to start with Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden in attack.
Previous Meetings
The two teams have met twice already this season, with Manchester City winning both matches. The first meeting was in the Premier League in August, with Manchester City winning 4-2, and the second meeting was in the EFL Cup in November, with Manchester City winning 2-0.
Key Stats
- Tottenham have won their last three matches in all competitions.
- Manchester City have won their last four matches in all competitions.
- Tottenham have won two of their last three meetings with Manchester City.
- Manchester City have won four of their last five meetings with Tottenham.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Manchester City will win the first leg 2-1. They are in better form than Tottenham and have a better squad. However, Tottenham are a dangerous team and will be looking to make a statement in the first leg. Should be a great match!
