Tottenham vs Man City predicted line-ups: Team news and more ahead of Champions League quarter-final

The two Premier League rivals meet in the last eight with a semi-final place at stake at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Ben Burrows
Tuesday 09 April 2019 13:36 BST
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Champions League 2019 quarter final draw

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Tottenham face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The two Premier League rivals meet in the last eight with a semi-final place at stake at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side, who are chasing an unprecedented quadruple, head to London in fine form having booked their place in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Tottenham appear to have got over the hump and opened their brand new home in style last week with a win over Crystal Palace.

Here's everything you need to know:

Predicted line-ups

Tottenham: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Sissoko, Son, Eriksen, Alli, Kane

Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Silva, Sterling, Aguero

What time is it and where can I watch it?

The game kicks off at 8pm and will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2.

BT Sport subscribers can also stream the game via the BT Sport website.

Odds

Tottenham 10/3

Draw 3/1

Manchester City 20/23

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Prediction

City will try to dominate the ball, and will almost certainly succeed, leaving Spurs to try and make hay on the counter, which against the likes of Nicolas Otamendi might not be the worst thing.

The return of Kevin De Bruyne makes City a more direct threat as his near-perfect assist for Gabriel Jesus in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final win over Brighton showed.

Speaking of Jesus, the choice over whether to risk Sergio Aguero will loom large also and will likely have a sizeable bearing on how this first leg plays out.

Expect both teams to score in an open game with the visitors heading back to the Etihad with what could prove the crucial away goal

Tottenham 1-1 Manchester City

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