Manchester City v Tottenham – Probable lineups – Guardiola facing defensive worries

Manchester City can extend their impressive winning run today when they face Tottenham Hotspurs in the Premier League.

The clash will take place at the Etihad Stadium while kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 (GMT).

Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten after 17 games this season and have already racked up 16 wins. City sits in pole position with 49 points after 17 games.

Meanwhile, Tottenham find themselves in fourth spot following their mid-week victory over Brighton.

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Guardiola will be unable to call upon star defender John Stones while Vincent Kompany is also ruled out with an injury.

The Spanish tactician may be forced into switching to a back-four due to the latest set of injuries.

Germany international Ilkay Gundogan has been included in City’s squad but is expected to start today’s encounter on the bench.

Man City Probable line-ups

Manchester City probable line-up: Ederson; Walker, Mangala, Otamendi, Delph; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Silva; Sterling, Jesus, Sane.

Tottenham probable line-up: Lloris; Trippier, Dier, Vertonghen, Davies; Dembele, Winks; Eriksen, Alli, Son; Kane