Thomas Frank smiling with Man City badge
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Thu 21 August 2025 17:10, UK
Thomas Frank could make two changes when Tottenham travel to face Man City.
Concerns over Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG lingered over North London for a few days, though they were quickly subdued by the opening day result.
Tottenham secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Burnley last time out, and Frank will be looking to take the momentum from that win to the Etihad.
Man City had a solid start to the season themselves, and will be looking to continue that run when they play host to Spurs this weekend.
Tottenham, Thomas Frank looking happy
Frank will be looking to secure back-to-back wins (Credit: Imago)
Thomas Frank to go with unchanged defence
After a 3-0 win, there seems little reason for Frank to alter his backline, though they will have to be tighter against City.
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Last time out against Burnley, Tottenham conceded 0.94 xG from 14 shots, and if they were to repeat that this weekend, it could end in disaster.
Guglielmo Vicario will start in goal, with a back four consisting of Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero to protect him.
Archie Gray was given the nod in midfield against the Clarets, but via Fotmob, won just 20 per cent of his ground duels, and that will be a concern ahead of the clash with Man City.
Joao Palhinha could return to the lineup in his place, to provide some additional cover for Tottenham’s defensive line.
Alongside him could be Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, with Lucas Bergvall also dropping to the bench.
Bentancur completed 100 per cent of his passes against Burnley, and his composure will be needed in midfield.
How Tottenham could line up vs Man City
How Tottenham could line up vs Man City
Richarlison starts over Dominic Solanke
Mohamed Kudus has been a gem since arriving from West Ham, and he will almost certainly start in a game of such magnitude.
Brennan Johnson scored his first goal of the Premier League season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, earning him a spot on the opposite flank.
Richarlison has been mooted for an exit from Tottenham this summer, but Frank may have had a rethink over that after his display against Scott Parker’s Burnley.
The Brazilian scored twice from just 0.78xG, showcasing how big a role he can have this season.
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