Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham isn’t a must win game but it can set the tone for what lies ahead | OneFootball

This weekend will see the return of domestic football after the international break. Up next in the Premier League for Manchester City is the visit of Tottenham to the Etihad Stadium. A big game awaits at the home of the world champions. While it is a big game, Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham isn’t a must-win match, given it is still only November. But it could set the tone for what comes next for Pep Guardiola’s side.

The world champions will enter Saturday’s match on the back of a four-game losing streak in all competitions. That is unchartered territory for Pep Guardiola’s side. They will be eager to pick up three points against Ange Postecoglou’s side. A win would halt City’s recent slump and could provide the ideal tonic for the world champions.

Given it is only November it is still too early to start panicking over Manchester City’s recent form. But the losing streak wouldn’t want to grow on Saturday. That would throw more questions Manchester City’s way. There is no doubt that Pep Guardiola and his team will be doing all they can to snap out of their recent funk.

But a win for Manchester City could set the one for what lies ahead. The champions face a tricky run of fixtures following this weekend’s clash with Ange Postecoglou’s side. A win over Spurs could be a tone-setter for Pep Guardiola’s side. If they pick up all three points at home it could restore confidence and lay down a marker going forward. That could prove to be massive for Manchester City if that’s how Saturday’s match plays out.

Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham could set the tone for what lies ahead for the world champions. It promises to be an enthralling match on Saturday. If Pep Guardiola’s side are at their best they could set themselves up for the challenges that lie ahead in the coming weeks.