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Manchester City vs Tottenham live: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, where can I watch it?

Follow the latest from the Premier League fixture at Etihad Stadium

Joe Miles
Friday 20 January 2017 11:11 EST
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Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino go head-to-head
Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino go head-to-head (Getty)

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Manchester City and Tottenham have the chance to take full advantage of Liverpool’s slip-up against Swansea, with Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side looking to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea in the process. Follow all the action here.

  • Manchester City vs Tottenham kicks-off at 17:30 GMT
  • Gabriel Jesus eligible to play after sealing £27m move on Thursday
  • Fernando back from injury but Fernandinho suspended
  • Spurs without Jan Vertonghen and Erik Lamela
  • Teams: TBC

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It’s a big game for…

Dele Alli: The youngster is in a rich vein of form, with his recent performances resulting in an elevated reputation. He will be hoping to carry this fine run with him into the clash at the Etihad and prove himself against a club of such status.

Best stat…

A win at the Etihad could see Spurs become the first ever team to do the top-flight double over a side managed by Pep Guardiola.

Remember when…

When Christian Eriksen slid home the winner in Tottenham's 2-1 victory at the Etihad last season. It was his birthday.

Player to watch…

Victor Wanyama: The introduction of the 25-year-old to White Hart Lane has been tremendous. He found his stride instantly and remains a key part of the the side. His partnership in the middle with Dembele is proving unstoppable and it will be interesting to see if the pair can thwart Man City's embarrassment of attacking riches.

Past three meetings…

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Tottenham 2 (Kolarov, Alli), Manchester City 0, Premier League, October 2016

Manchester City 1 (Iheanacho) Tottenham 2 (Kane, Eriksen), Premier League, February 2016

Tottenham 4 (Dier, Alderweireld, Kane, Lamela) Manchester City 1 (De Bruyne), Premier League, September 2015

Odds...

Manchester City to win: 28/25

Tottenham to win: 11/4

Draw: 5/2

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

Form guide…

Manchester City: WWLWWL

Tottenham : WWWWWW

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 17:30

TV: BT Sport 1

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's final Premier League fixture as second-place Tottenham travel north to take on a struggling Manchester City side that will hope to put to bed memories of last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Everton as well as the loss to Spurs at White Hart Lane earlier in the season.

City arrived in London earlier int he season unbeaten under Pep Guardiola, but they left Spurs having suffered a 2-1 defeat and have since won just 9 of 22 games in all competitions. Spurs meanwhile are on a high after beating Chelsea at the start of the year, while Harry Kane's hat-trick against West Brom last time out sees the England striker arrive at the Etihad Stadium in form.

Follow all the latest here, with team news due in around 20 minutes time.

Jack de Menezes21 January 2017 16:08

Can Tottenham win the Premier League title?

Jack de Menezes21 January 2017 16:09

Here's how the two sides are set to start today: 

Joe Miles21 January 2017 16:31
Joe Miles21 January 2017 16:35
Joe Miles21 January 2017 16:41
Joe Miles21 January 2017 16:41

City will be entering this clash hunting for revenge, as the last meeting between the two clubs ended Pep Guardiola's perfect Premier League start. The visitors have won the last three meetings, so should be entering this clash brimming with confidence, as they chase the PL top spot. 

Will Spurs become the first ever side to do the top-flight double over a side that Guardiola is managing? We'll see.

It's all to play for today. Just over 15 minutes until kick-off now. 

Joe Miles21 January 2017 17:14

We are off!

The visitors kick off to begin this huge fixture. Game on!

Joe Miles21 January 2017 17:30

2 MINS

Rose bombs down the left hand side, beating Zabaleta comfortably and delivering the ball into the box. The cross hits Otamendi and goes out of play on the far side. 

Joe Miles21 January 2017 17:33

4 MINS

Tottenham are inviting pressure on themselves at the moment, which could be a crucial mistake against a club of such menace in the final third. Both sides are battling to maintain possession at the moment. 

Joe Miles21 January 2017 17:35

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