Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Manchester City will look to set the wheels in motion for qualification to the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second time in their history when they travel to Tottenham for their quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night. The Blues, who have beaten Spurs in their last three meetings, booked their place in the FA Cup final with a 1-0 win against Brighton on Saturday to bolster their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies this season. Pep Guardiola's side have already lifted the Carabao Cup this season and will juggle the Champions League with their title race with Liverpool between now and the end of the campaign. City's game against Spurs will be the first European fixture to be played in Tottenham's new stadium, and Sergio Aguero is in line to return after recovering from an ankle problem he sustained against Fulham ten days ago. Kyle Walker is in contention to play after being withdrawn in the Cup semi-final, as is Benjamin Mendy. Our writers have looked at how Guardiola could shape his starting XI and you can do so too using the widget at the foot of the page. Stuart Brennan Never thought I'd say this, but now might be the time to leave out David Silva, in a huge game. His influence has waned this season, and with Bernardo Silva really stepping up, City have a ready-made replacement. Of course Bernardo is effective coming in off the right flank, but I would have him alongside Kevin de Bruyne, and have a pace-packed front three of Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane - Spurs have to push for a win and the counter will be a serious weapon. Vincent Kompany would also be the man I'd use to shack Harry Kane - he can dominate him physically and as we know, stepping in after a few weeks out in the cold never seems to affect the skipper's form. That allows Laporte to shuffle across, and gives the Blues plenty of height at setpieces. Kyle Walker blotted his copybook at the weekend, but against his old club I don't think he will do anything silly and his pace is so important for a defence that is not blessed with speed. Simon Bajkowski This is arguably City's biggest game since Liverpool at home at the beginning of the year so I'd go with the defence that had such success in that game: Danilo, John Stones, Vincent Kompany and Aymeric Laporte. Kyle Walker was back in training on Monday but Pep Guardiola is likely to be annoyed at how he lost his head against Brighton, and Danilo has shown his worth this season. Fernandinho will return, and I'd be inclined to play Kevin De Bruyne again; he may still be far from his best but when he can produce moments such as the first goal on Saturday that X-factor could made the difference in such a tight game. Aguero, too, is worth the risk if fit. Leroy Sane seems most unlucky to miss out on the XI, but he is some player to be able to bring on fresh as legs around him tire. Dan O'Toole Kyle Walker's antics against Brighton on Saturday will have concerned Pep Guardiola, just as his needless scrap at Bournemouth did earlier this year. Tottenham's supporters, buoyed by a first Champions League night at their new stadium, will likely look to give their former right-back some stick and Walker's previous doesn't suggest he'd be a dead-cert to keep his head. I'd have Danilo in at right back for that reason. City's injury problems dictate that Benjamin Mendy is in with a greater chance of starting this game that he might have had if Aleks Zinchenko were fit. Two games in three days is a lot to ask of a player who has made just 21 City appearances in two seasons but it could be a case of needs must on Tuesday night. Aymeric Laporte, for me, is too effective at centre-back to be pushed out to the left flank. Fernandinho is a certainty and I'd be tempted by the tried-and-tested partnership of Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in front of him. Bernardo Silva always plays in the big games and Raheem Sterling is City's best option on the right. Sergio Aguero must play.<doc-sep>This is the first ever European meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in what is the 157th meeting between the teams in all competitions. Manchester City have won 11 of their last 16 matches against Spurs (D1 L4), with all those meetings coming in the Premier League; they’ve won their last three in a row. Spurs haven’t faced an English team in a European competition since April 1973, when they faced – and were eliminated by – Liverpool in the 1972-73 UEFA Cup semi-final. Manchester City have lost all four of their European matches against English opponents, losing both legs of the 1970-71 Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final against Chelsea and both legs of last season’s Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. Spurs are competing in only their second Champions League quarter-final, losing previously 0-5 on aggregate to Real Madrid in 2010-11; in all European competition, Spurs have been eliminated from their last five quarter-final ties, most recently in the 2012-13 Europa League against FC Basel. Manchester City eliminated FC Schalke 04 by an aggregate score of 10-2 in the last 16, becoming the first English side to score 10 goals across two legs of a European Cup/Champions League knockout match since Liverpool in October 1980 (11-2 vs OPS). Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been involved in 17 goals in 17 Champions League appearances (14 goals, 3 assists); Kane has scored a goal every 106 minutes, the best ratio of any Englishman to have played at least 200 minutes in the competition. Leroy Sané has had a hand in seven goals in his last three Champions League games for Manchester City (4 goals, 3 assists), scoring with all four shots on target in this time. Of the remaining eight teams, Spurs have scored the highest percentage of Champions League goals in the second half this season (92%, 12/13), while Man City have scored more second half goals than any other side (16). Man City boss Pep Guardiola has won 26 of his 52 Champions League knockout matches, just one behind the all-time record held jointly by Sir Alex Ferguson, José Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti (27 wins). Tottenham Hotspur will face off against Manchester City this evening as the Champions League quarter-finals kick off; with this clash alongside Liverpool vs FC Porto. The hosts will come into this game as underdogs against a strong City side but Pep Guardiola's side have far more to lose.<doc-sep>2 Find out how all of the action unfolded in North London courtesy of Sports Mole 's minute-by-minute updates below. City had started to push for an away goal, but Son's effort from eight yards out has given Spurs a narrow advantage ahead of next week's second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Sergio Aguero missed an early penalty for City, while Spurs were also dealt a blow when Harry Kane hobbled off with another ankle injury shortly before the hour mark. Sports Mole's live coverage of the match in the Hello and welcome to's live coverage of the match in the Champions League between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City . Both clubs overcame German opposition to reach this stage of the competition, but who will establish an advantage in the first leg of this quarter-final tie? The teams are making their way out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, so let's see who features in each starting lineup... TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR XI: Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Winks, Sissoko; Eriksen, Alli, Son; Kane Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Winks, Sissoko; Eriksen, Alli, Son; Kane TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR SUBSTITUTES: Gazzaniga, Sanchez, Foyth, Davies, Wanyama, Moura, Llorente MANCHESTER CITY XI: Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Delph; Fernandinho, Gundogan; D.Silva; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Delph; Fernandinho, Gundogan; D.Silva; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling MANCHESTER CITY SUBSTITUTES: Muric, Kompany, Stones, De Bruyne, Foden, Sane, Jesus KICKOFF: Man City get us underway! It's been a fast start from both sides. Kane closed down a City pass which resulted in Ederson getting a touch of the ball after just six seconds, while David Silva has fired wide from inside the area before being flagged offside. Both teams have also had some time on the ball, but a high Spurs press has just forced a mistake out of Laporte. Mahrez is a surprise selection in City's starting lineup, but the playmaker has just earned a corner for his side courtesy of a deflection off Rose. However, Spurs have no issues with clearing the set piece. SHOT! What a goal this would have been! Alli releases Sissoko down the left and the Frenchman opts to find his teammate with the return pass. Alli attempts to find the top corner with a volley from the edge of the area, but the ball goes marginally over the crossbar. SHOT! City hit straight back through Sterling, who glides across the edge of the area before getting a shot away. However, the ball is deflected wide of Lloris's post. PENALTY! Wow. City have been awarded a penalty through VAR. Sterling's shot struck the arm of Rose, but it's extremely questionable whether there was any intent. The referee viewed the footage on the edge of the pitch, and changed his original position. Rose has been booked too! Wow. City have been awarded a penalty through VAR. Sterling's shot struck the arm of Rose, but it's extremely questionable whether there was any intent. The referee viewed the footage on the edge of the pitch, and changed his original position. Rose has been booked too! © Reuters SAVE! Aguero steps up to take the spot kick and Lloris guesses correctly to his left! Spurs will feel that is justice. Most people will be flabbergasted with that penalty decision, but the Spurs supporters are just angry. The atmosphere has gone up several levels! Spurs want a penalty for a foul on Alli, but there is nothing in it. Spurs are doing their best to take the sting out of the game, which is understandable given that they have more to lose this evening. However, there are goals in this match. Neither team look tight at the back. LATEST! Liverpool are currently in action against Porto, and the Merseyside outfit hold a 1-0 lead thanks to a Naby Keita goal. You can follow that game by Liverpool are currently in action against Porto, and the Merseyside outfit hold a 1-0 lead thanks to a Naby Keita goal. You can follow that game by clicking here Neither team have threatened since the controversial penalty decision. The play is being contested in the middle of the pitch with very few risks being taken. Spurs put together a nice move down the left with an Eriksen flick creating space inside. However, it comes to an end when Sterling gets back to dispossess Son on the edge of the area. CHANCE! Big chance for Spurs. The referee looks ready to award the home side a free kick on the edge of the area but instead opts to to play advantage. Both teams are expecting the whistle, but Kane continues and sees a shot from 15 yards punched cleared by Ederson. That was a lucky escape for City, and they have reverted to keeping hold of the ball in their own half. Spurs are happy to let them have possession for the time being. YELLOW CARD! Laporte loses concentration on the left-hand side of the pitch and decides to bring down Alli. Easy decision for the referee. LATEST! Liverpool have doubled their advantage at Anfield, with Roberto Firmino netting their second goal. Porto desperately need to net an away goal this evening. Trippier has just required treatment for a knock, but the right-back appears fine to continue. The game is going through a bit of a lull. Better from Spurs as Trippier sends a cross into the middle for Kane, but the ball into the box is marginally too high for the forward. Kane has been relatively quiet, but the frontman is beginning to get more involved. Otamendi has just brought down Kane on the edge of the area. Chance here for the home side. Eriksen has two shots blocked by the wall, and a third from Vertonghen is also prevented from going near Ederson's goal. SHOT! Aguero is another player who has failed to have an impact in this game, and the Argentine attempts to get rid of some frustration with a speculative long-range effort which goes wide. Kane and Fernandinho collide when challenging for a high ball, and the Brazilian definitely attempts to get a reaction out of the Spurs forward. Kane's head was pushed down on two occasions, and Fernandinho is fortunate not to be booked. SHOT! Spurs win a free kick on the corner of the penalty area, and it suits a left footer. Rose steps up to take, but the defender's effort is tame and too close to Ederson. The home side have upped the intensity over the past few minutes, but City are handling the pressure. The visitors will be content to see this through to half time. There will be two minutes of added-on time. SHOT! City counter and Mahrez wins a challenge with Eriksen for a chance to be created for Aguero. However, the forward can only shoot wide of the near post from 15 yards out. City counter and Mahrez wins a challenge with Eriksen for a chance to be created for Aguero. However, the forward can only shoot wide of the near post from 15 yards out. © Reuters HALF TIME: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Manchester City The half-time whistle goes in North London and we remain on level terms. The main talking point is the penalty which probably shouldn't have been given, but Spurs survived after Lloris saved from Aguero. It's been an evenly-matched opening 45 minutes. Interested in seeing who has been the most involved this evening? Don't worry. You can find that out by taking a look at our player stats A quick reminder of the two benches... TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR SUBSTITUTES: Gazzaniga, Sanchez, Foyth, Davies, Wanyama, Moura, Llorente MANCHESTER CITY SUBSTITUTES: Muric, Kompany, Stones, De Bruyne, Foden, Sane, Jesus KICKOFF: Spurs get us back underway. CHANCE! Spurs are fortunate here. City have three on two in the final third, with Aguero wasting little time in finding Sterling on the opposite side of the penalty area. The winger takes a touch before getting a low shot away, but Lloris is able to parry the ball away. SHOT! The home side go down the other end and Son is able to get an effort away from distance.<doc-sep>
The two Premier League rivals clash in a Champions League quarter-final first-leg encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The all-Premier League Champions League quarter-final between Tottenham and Manchester City gets underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday. Debate continues to rage around whether Pep Guardiola’s City outfit have what it takes to complete a clean sweep of trophies this season, with the Etihad club having already sealed the Carabao Cup and a place in the FA Cup final , all while challenging for first place in the top flight. Spurs, meanwhile, have seen their title hopes fade after a poor start to 2019 , but they will hope the move to their new stadium will bring fresh impetus to their campaign. Game Tottenham vs Manchester City Date Tuesday, April 9 Time 8pm BST / 3pm EST Stream (US only) fubo TV (7-day free trial) TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) . New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream TNT USA / Galavision fubo TV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on TV on BT Sports 2 and BT Sports 4K UHD. It can be streamed on BT Sport Live. UK TV channel Online stream BT Sport 2 / BT Sport 4K UHD BT Sport Live Squads & Team News Position Tottenham players Goalkeepers Lloris, Vorm, Gazzaniga, Whiteman, Austin Defenders Trippier, Rose, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Walker-Peters, Foyth, Eyoma, Davies Midfielders Son, Winks, Wanyama, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lucas, Amos, Marsh, Skipp, Bowden, Alli Forwards Llorente, Kane Tottenham go into this encounter without the injured trio of Serge Aurier, Erik Lamela and Eric Dier. Danny Rose is preferred to Ben Davies, while Heung-min Son, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli all start. Tottenham starting XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Sissoko, Winks, Eriksen, Dele, Son, Kane Position Manchester City players Goalkeepers Ederson, Grimshaw, Muric Defenders Walker, Danilo, Laporte, Sandler, Garcia, Stones, Delph, Otamendi, Kompany Midfielders Sterling, Gundogan, Sane, B. Silva, D. Silva, Mahrez, Foden, Fernandinho, De Bruyne Forwards Aguero, Jesus Manchester City are without Claudio Bravo and Oleksandr Zinchenko because of injury, with Bernardo Silva also missing out as a precaution with a muscle strain. Sergio Aguero will return after missing out at the weekend, while Kyle Walker has also won his fitness battle. Fabian Delph has been named in the starting XI, with Benjamin Mendy left out of the gameday squad. Elsewhere, Riyad Mahrez is preferred to Leroy Sane. Manchester City starting XI: Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Otamendi, Delph, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Silva, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero Betting & Match Odds Visitors Man City are favourites to win the game according to bet365, who price Guardiola's side at 10/11. Spurs are 16/5 to win at home and a draw is available at 14/5. Match Preview With each passing game, the prospect of Manchester City winning the coveted quadruple becomes greater. Pep Guardiola’s men have won their last 14 matches in all competitions, including a penalty shoot-out success over Chelsea , and are showing no sign of blinking. The Carabao Cup is already theirs, while on Saturday they booked a place in the FA Cup final thanks to a 1-0 win over Brighton. Additionally, they are positioned second in the Premier League, two points behind Liverpool with a game in hand, and they are still very much in the hunt for a maiden Champions League trophy. “I know we will be judged on the titles we win but even if we just end with the Carabao Cup and people say it is a disaster, this season is already incredible,” Guardiola said earlier this week. “[The quadruple] is almost impossible. It's just going through, surviving and then we will see. “Believe me, I am not focused on winning everything; it's about being there and preparing well for the next game, in this marvellous stadium that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has built. That's all and we will see.” Spurs opened the gates to their new stadium against Crystal Palace with a 2-0 win last Wednesday and have since had the luxury of having six uninterrupted days to prepare for this clash, which manager Mauricio Pochettino has refused to play down the importance of.