Manchester City vs Tottenham, Premier League 2025-26: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?

The Premier League season 2025-26 intensifies this Saturday as Manchester City prepares to host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium for a high-stakes clash in Round 2 of the season. Both teams come into this encounter in robust form, making it one of the most anticipated fixtures of the early league stages. Here is everything you need to know about the Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur match in the Premier League 2025/26.

Match Details

Match: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Date: 23 August 2025

Time: 5 PM IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium

How to watch the Manchester City vs Tottenham match?

Football fans from India can watch the Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports TV Channels in India.

Head-to-Head (H2H):

As per Transfermarkt, both Manchester City and Spurs have faced each other 56 times in the Premier League era. Spurs have dominated the fixture with 29 wins, while Manchester City have won 19 matches. 8 matches between them have ended in a draw.

Preview and team news

Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, began the season emphatically with a 4-0 away victory against Wolves.

Brace from Erling Haaland and impressive contributions from newcomers Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki signal the Citizens’ intent to reclaim the Premier League title after finishing third last season. Guardiola’s side looks to establish their home ground as a fortress, especially with Rodri’s ongoing injury issues, but is hopeful of his return soon.

City will be missing Marcus Bettinelli (Knock), Kalvin Phillips (Achilles tendon problems), Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Calf injury), Ederson (Ill), Rodri (Knee problems), Phil Foden (Ankle injury), Claudio Echeverri (Ankle injury), Josko Gvardiol (unknown injury), Savinho (unknown injury), and Mateo Kovacic (Achilles tendon surgery) for this clash.

On the other side, Tottenham Hotspur, headed by new management after one of their worst finishes in recent history, started on a positive note with a 3-0 home win against newly promoted Burnley.

Richarlison scored one of the goals of the season, and they will be hoping that the Brazilian continues his form against City as well.

Despite this good start, the Spurs face a stern challenge at Manchester City, given the contrasting quality and depth between the squads.

Thomas Frank will miss James Maddison (Cruciate ligament tear), Manor Solomon (Calf injury), Dejan Kulusevski (Knee injury), Bryan Gil (Outer ligament tear), Destiny Udogie (Knee injury), Dane Scarlett (Groin injury), Kota Takai (Foot injury), Radu Drăgușin (Cruciate ligament tear) for this match.

Possible lineups

Manchester City: J. Trafford, R. Lewis, J. Stones, R. Dias, R. A. Nouri, T. Reijnders, N. González, B. Silva, O. Bobb, E. Haaland, J. Doku

Chelsea: G. Vicario, P. Porro, C. Romero, K. Danso, M. van de Ven, D. Spence, L. Bergvall, R. Bentancur, P. M. Sarr, M. Kudus, Richarlison