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Tottenham vs Manchester City: Premier League Showdown TV Information
Everything supporters need to know as Pep Guardiola aims to keep Manchester City within striking distance of Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend. The crucial encounter takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Match Context and Significance
Manchester City began the weekend trailing Arsenal by just four points at the summit of the Premier League table. However, Arsenal's comprehensive 4-0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday has extended that gap to seven points, increasing the pressure on Guardiola's side ahead of their visit to North London.
Despite Tottenham Hotspur's current struggles, languishing in 14th position in the league standings, they have historically proven to be a challenging opponent for Guardiola during his tenure in English football. The memory of Spurs' 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season serves as a reminder of their capability to disrupt City's title aspirations.
This match represents a critical juncture for City, who face demanding fixtures against Liverpool and Newcastle United in the coming weeks. Securing three points against a struggling Spurs side has become even more imperative following Arsenal's emphatic weekend result.
Broadcast Details and Kick-off Time
The Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City is scheduled for Sunday, 1 February 2026. Kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set for 4:30pm GMT.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event channels. Comprehensive coverage begins at 4:00pm, one hour before the scheduled start time.
Subscribers can also stream the action online via the NOWTV platform. For those without a Sky subscription, a NOWTV Day Pass provides access to watch the match without requiring a long-term commitment.
Team News and Injury Updates
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces significant selection challenges ahead of this crucial fixture. Defender Micky van de Ven, who missed the previous match against Frankfurt, will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability.
The Spurs treatment room remains crowded with several key players sidelined indefinitely. James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are all unavailable for selection. While Richarlison and Pedro Porro are progressing in their recovery programmes, neither is expected to return until later in February.
Manchester City have their own injury concerns to manage. Winger Jeremy Doku is likely to miss the Tottenham match after being forced off during the first half of the recent encounter against Galatasaray, though the precise nature and severity of his problem remains unclear.
Long-term absentees Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic continue their rehabilitation programmes. John Stones, Ruben Dias and Savio are not expected to return to first-team action until later next month, leaving Guardiola with defensive selection decisions to make.
Predicted Starting Line-ups
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Gray, Palhinha; Odobert, Sarr, Simons; Solanke.
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rodri; Cherki, Silva, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland.
This Premier League encounter promises significant implications for both the title race and European qualification ambitions as the season approaches its decisive phase.
