Can Manchester City finally break their duck at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight? The champions are yet to win a game or score at the home of Ange Postecoglou’s side. Tonight’s FA Cup fourth-round tie will be the sixth time that the FA Cup holders have played at the stadium. They have lost their past five games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It is a baffling record considering the success of the FA Cup holders during that period.
Tonight’s FA Cup tie will be the first game back for Pep Guardiola’s side after their winter break. The treble winners have won their past 6 games in all competitions. They will head into tonight’s game well-rested and full of confidence after their recent run of good form. It does appear that this year’s Manchester City side is well positioned to break their hoodoo at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
But waiting for them will be a Tottenham side keen to continue their FA Cup run. Under Ange Postecoglou they currently sit 5th in the Premier League and play an attractive brand of football. Spurs booked their ticket to the fourth round with a 1-nil win over Burnley. They will also be boosted by the return of star midfielder James Maddison. Ange Postecoglou revealed pre-game that the England international is ready to return for tonight’s match.
Manchester City will have to be at their best to get past Tottenham at a ground they have previously struggled at. They will be boosted by the return of John Stones who has returned from an ankle injury. The game may come too soon for Erling Haaland as he recovers from a foot injury.
An exciting FA Cup tie between two teams who play attractive football awaits. Manchester City will have to break their duck at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if they are to keep their treble defence alive. The squad is capable but a tough test awaits the treble winners.
