FM Preview: Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur 10 May 2011

Last updated : 09 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Manchester City prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at City of Manchester Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 34 wins, and Tottenham Hotspur have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was just last season, in May 2010, with Tottenham Hotspur inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Sky Blues in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Tottenham H. 0 - 0 Man. City Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 05 May Man. City 0-1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 16 Dec Tottenham H. 3 - 0 Man. City Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 16 May Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Man. City Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 09 Nov Man. City 1 - 2 Tottenham H. Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 16 Mar Man. City 2 - 1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2007/2008 Tue 18 Dec Man. City 0 - 2 Tottenham H. League Cup

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Sky Blues have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

In complete contrast to Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Spurs have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Manchester City's total of 62 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur's total of 56 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester City 6 4 0 2 10 6 12
Tottenham Hotspur 6 1 3 2 10 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Sky Blues to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester City Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Tottenham Hotspur Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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