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Spurs set for system shift in lunchtime kick-off at Etihad Stadium

Mohammed Kudus could have a different role to the one he had against Burnley last weekend

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Thomas Frank could opt for a back-three system when Tottenham travel to face Manchester City on Saturday.

There was enough in that performance to suggest Frank will turn to the formation again for the toughest matches and so Kevin Danso is likely to come in alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha both started on the bench against Burnley last weekend but are set to feature here, with their experience and ball-winning capabilities much-needed against this City side.

Thomas Frank is working on his latest gameplan as he comes up against Pep Guardiola

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With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski out injured, and Spurs missing out on the signing of Eberechi Eze, it is likely to fall on Pape Matar Sarr to provide the energy as the most advanced midfielder.

Up front, Dominic Solanke has now had two cameos off the bench as he builds towards full fitness, but Richarlison has been in superb form and scored a brace against Burnley, including a stunning scissor kick.

The Brazilian will therefore hope to keep his place in the starting line-up, with Mohammed Kudus shifting into a central role to support.

Destiny Udogie remains an injury doubt, while Yves Bissouma’s fitness is also an uncertainty. Frank will provide an update at his press conference on Friday afternoon.

Tottenham predicted XI (3-5-2): Vicaro; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr, Spence; Kudus, Richarlison

Injured: Dragusin, Takai, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solomon

Doubts: Udogie, Bissouma

Time and date: 12:30pm BST, Saturday, August 23, 2025

Venue: Etihad Stadium

How to watch: TNT Sports