Tottenham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight

This young stadium enjoys a special moment, as Pep Guardiola endures yet another bad evening here. The Manchester City manager could only watch as his side failed to do what Harry Kane has now made historic virtue out of.

The Tottenham Hotspur legend has now become their leading goalscorer, going one better than the great Jimmy Greaves with his 267th goal for the club. It proved the only goal of an invigorating 1-0 win over the champions, as they still haven’t scored at the Spurs stadium since it was built in 2019.

That was this time without the recovering Antonio Conte present in the ground, as Guardiola’s problems only mounted. His side failed to take the chance to go within two points of Arsenal after the leaders’ loss at Everton on Saturday and that, most aggravatingly for the City manager, after his side barely mustered a chance at all.

Follow all the team news and match action in our Tottenham vs Man City live blog below:

Tottenham vs Man City - LIVE

• TOT XI - Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son

• MCI XI - Ederson, Lewis, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland

• Kane breaks Tottenham goalscoring record

• GOAL! Harry Kane becomes Spurs’ all-time highest scorer with a first-time finish (15’)

Tottenham Hotspur FC 1 - 0 Manchester City FC

History-making Harry Kane steals the show to leave Man City trailing

19:18 , Luke Baker

This young stadium enjoyed a special moment, as Pep Guardiola endured yet another bad evening here. The Manchester City manager could only watch as his side failed to do what Harry Kane has now made historic virtue out of. The Tottenham Hotspur legend has become their leading goalscorer, going one better than the great Jimmy Greaves with his 267th goal for the club. It proved the only goal of an invigorating 1-0 win over the champions, as they still haven’t scored at the Spurs Stadium since it was built in 2019.

That was this time without the recovering Antonio Conte present in the ground, as Guardiola’s problems only mounted. His side failed to take the chance to go within two points of Arsenal after the leaders’ loss at Everton on Saturday and that, most aggravatingly for the City manager, after his side barely mustered a chance at all.

Read Miguel Delaney’s full report here:

History-making Harry Kane steals the show to leave Man City trailing

Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:52 , Karl Matchett

Very little goal threat from City today - and not a single touch in the penalty box for Erling Haaland. Problems for Guardiola to solve.

Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:45 , Karl Matchett

Another game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the reigning Premier League champions...and another defeat.

Spurs 1-0 Man City

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City still five off Arsenal at the top - and it could be eight if the Gunners win their game in hand.

Harry Kane speaks after record goal for Spurs

18:29 , Karl Matchett

Harry Kane has been speaking at full time on netting his record goal for Spurs - and his 200th in the Premier League.

“It’s hard to put into words. I was desperate to do it with a win as well. To do it in front of the home fans, a moment I’ll never forget.

“There’s been so much talk about it over the last couple of weeks and I just wanted to do it as soon as possible. To do it against one of the best teams in the world is a very special feeling.

“When I started regularly eight or nine years ago this wasn’t in my dreams then. Hopefully a few more to come.”

Full time! Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:25 , Karl Matchett

Walker booked for a foul right at the end and it’s all over!

Guardiola frustrated, Grealish raging, City beaten. They miss the chance to close the gap on Arsenal and Spurs instead go just one point off Newcastle, who are fourth.

A fine win for Spurs without Conte on the sidelines.

90+2’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:22 , Karl Matchett

Great ball in from Grealish to the far post and Rodri seems to get there first - Lloris clatters him in the air just after. City want a penalty, Spurs want a free-kick, looks like the ref is ignoring everything.

Goal kick will be given and Rodri needs attention.

89’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

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Into stoppage time we go. Hojbjerg is off the pitch getting treatment. Five minutes added on - that’s how long City have from now.

86’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

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Red card! Romero trips Grealish who is fuming at another foul on him, but it’s a second yellow for the Argentinian defender and he’s off.

De Bruyne fizzes the free-kick into the wall and Hojbjerg blocks it, then goes down holding his head.

82’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:12 , Karl Matchett

Ederson booked for wild protestations - Sessegnon’s cross is cleared behind by Lewis, who is tripped by Kulusevski in the process. No foul given, corner to Spurs.

The set piece is half-cleared, then Son handles - that’s his last action of the game as he’s replaced by Bissouma.

Bernardo Silva replaced by Gundogan for City.

78’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:07 , Karl Matchett

De Bruyne completely misses his control and Son runs through, his shot is saved by Ederson and eventually Hojbjerg swipes one wide from range.

The Belgian playmaker has had a bit of a nightmare since coming on, to tell the truth.

He and his team have about 15 minutes including stoppage time to find a way through this Spurs defence.

74’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

18:03 , Karl Matchett

Spurs still trying to find a way through for their second. Grealish looks City’s biggest threat in this second half but there’s very little service to Haaland so far.

Perisic fouls Silva and receives a booking.

70’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:57 , Karl Matchett

Hojbjerg lifts the ball into the net but the whistle has long gone for offside.

Alaverz spins and shoots, but over the bar at the other end, then it’s back on the attack for Spurs and Kane swipes a shot a mile wide of goal. Very ragged and bitty this game now, with more space for teams to play through but a lack of control from both.

Son then slips Kane in with a lovely deft touch and he’s free - but Ederson is out fast and blocks the shot!

66’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:53 , Karl Matchett

Great hit by Alvarez - Dier deflects it over! Was travelling at speed and on target, but the knee flicks it over after De Bruyne’s low free-kick pass.

Moments later Akanji wallops the ball at a defender and claims handball, not given, then De Bruyne sidefoots well wide of the far post.

City pressure really building - but then Spurs burst forward, Son feeds Perisic...and his cross just evades Kane at the far post! Lightning break, almost 2-0.

62’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:51 , Karl Matchett

End to end stuff but no end product. Haaland tries to burst through but Dier is on the cover, then at the other end Royal tries to spring in on goal but there’s an Ake challenge to bypass - and he can’t.

Moments later Grealish beats the Spurs wing-back and Royal brings him down, lucky not to get a booking.

58’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:46 , Karl Matchett

Davies rises highest at the near post off a corner - but he plants his header over Ederson’s crossbar.

Guardiola turns to his bench for the first time: De Bruyne on for Mahrez.

54’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:43 , Karl Matchett

Spurs camped in their own defensive third in this half so far, but standing firm to every pass and cross into the cross.

City are wide open defensively by contrast, looking to leave one vs one for the most part. Counter-attacking opportunities will certainly be there for the hosts if they can pick their moments.

50’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:39 , Karl Matchett

City with the early pressure in this half but unable to carve out a shooting chance so far. Grealish wins a foul but when the eventual ball comes back to him, he cannot keep the ball in play.

Kevin de Bruyne remains among those on the bench for City.

46’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:33 , Karl Matchett

Second half underway. Spurs going a point off fourth as it stands; City will be five behind Arsenal having played a game more.

Record-breaker Harry Kane’s six best Tottenham goals

17:30 , Karl Matchett

Harry Kane moved out on his own as Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer, overtaking Jimmy Greaves’ mark of 266 with the opener against Manchester City.

The England captain last month drew level with Greaves, whose tally had stood outright for more than 50 years.

Here, we take a look at some of Kane’s best efforts in a Tottenham shirt.

Record-breaker Harry Kane’s six best Tottenham goals

Harry Kane breaks Jimmy Greaves’ Tottenham goals record with 267th strike

17:25 , Karl Matchett

Harry Kane has broken Jimmy Greaves’ Tottenham Hotspur goals record with his 267th strike for the club.

Greaves was prolific for Spurs during the 1960s and remains the record goalscorer in the history of English top-flight football with 357 goals.

But with his strike against Manchester City, Kane surpassed the Spurs legend’s tally for the north London club and also brought up 200 Premier League goals in the process.

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Harry Kane breaks Jimmy Greaves’ Tottenham goals record with 267th strike

HT - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:18 , Karl Matchett

And there’s the whistle!

Spurs are halfway to victory...as they were when the teams met two weeks ago, of course. Then they were two up and lost 4-2; today it’s just 1-0 but they are on home soil.

45’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:18 , Karl Matchett

So close to an equaliser! City find an overload after Alvarez initially feeds the ball left, the cross is half-cleared to Mahrez on the far post and he beats Lloris - but hits the crossbar! Away the ball flies to safety.

Two minutes added on.

44’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:15 , Karl Matchett

Pinball in the box! Kulusevski, Kane and Dier all have attempts after a corner isn’t cleared, but Ake and his defensive teammates do enough to get in the way and prevent a direct route to goal.

Spurs continue to push sporadically for a second, and have arguably looked more likely to do so than City have to netting their first.

41’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

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Rodri and Alvarez link up down the right channel and it’s the Spanish midfielder who eventually rolls in a low shot, but it’s weak and easy for Lloris to get down to.

Haaland and Grealish left frustrated at the far post, unmarked.

37’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:09 , Karl Matchett

A big battle in the middle between Haaland and Romero, with the Argentine defender having already been booked. He goes to ground now and wins the free-kick - though it seems he instigated the episode too. Rodri now slaloms past a tackle or two but Royal blocks the cross.

32’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:07 , Karl Matchett

Injuries on both sides as Hojbjerg has a knee issue and Grealish seems to be holding his hip.

Both fine to continue after some attention.

Alvarez now feeds a pass through towards Haaland but it’s intercepted. City try to raise the tempo as they look for an equaliser before the break.

28’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

17:01 , Karl Matchett

Guardiola raging on the sideline and his team not really responding. They’ve been second-best to a lot of the loose balls in the middle and Spurs’ big switches are finding spaces in the channels.

Kane and Kulusevski link up well now but the Swede can’t get the shot away.

24’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

16:57 , Karl Matchett

Some irate bellows from the stands after that Bentancur booking - and more now after Romero gets one too.

No debate on that one, he has flown in from ten yards away and scythed down Haaland in the Man City half.

Pointless booking, but that’s the Romero style at times.

20’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

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Bentancur into the book for a foul, Grealish not into the book for a trip on Kane as he looked to break through.

GOAL! 15’ - Spurs 1-0 Man City

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Spurs ahead! City try to play out of defence, a pass into Bernardo is cut out by Hojbjerg, he squares to Kane and his first-time finish bounces past Ederson and into the back of the net - the all-time Spurs highest goalscorer!

14’ - Spurs 0-0 Man City

16:45 , Karl Matchett

Walker’s cross looking for Grealish is a dangerous one, but Royal defends the far post well.

Still very patient from the visitors, Spurs biding their time and waiting for a mistake or a chance to pounce forward in numbers.

10’ - Spurs 0-0 Man City

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Spurs sitting deep and compact, holding their line just outside Hugo Lloris’ penalty box.

City comfortable in possession and it’s their fans who can be heard, though Spurs have a couple of times tried to break out of their deep shape with counters down the flanks.

Bernardo Silva seeing a lot of the ball in those opening stages.

6’ - Spurs 0-0 Man City

16:37 , Karl Matchett

Alvarez lashes in a volley which looks on-target but is blocked - then he fouls Son as Spurs try to launch a counter.

A little lucky not to be carded, perhaps.

City now starting to get a lot more possession after those frantic first minutes.

2’ - Spurs 0-0 Man City

16:34 , Karl Matchett

The hosts with the early threat, albeit not getting into the City box with it. Pep Guardiola’s team happy to play out through an initial press and then into space in midfield.

Lewis is left-back, Walker right today.

Spurs 0-0 Man City

16:32 , Karl Matchett

Kick-off! We are underway. Son embarks on an early dribble through the middle but he’s crowded out and Ederson clears.

Spurs vs Man City latest

16:27 , Karl Matchett

The players are out on the pitch and we’re about ready for kick-off.

Just minutes away now in north London - lots of pressure on both teams after those above them slipped up yesterday.

Who will make the most of it?

Spurs vs Man City

16:20 , Karl Matchett

Ten minutes to kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Neither side will move up a place in the Premier League this weekend if they win today - but losing would be really detrimental to their hopes of achieving their objectives, be it the top four or the title.

Fabio Paratici happy with Tottenham’s progress in ‘rebuild’ of squad

16:15 , Karl Matchett

Fabio Paratici has reflected positively on where Tottenham are in their current rebuilding project despite uncertainty over his own future.

The Spurs managing director was involved in a busy end to the January transfer window with top target Pedro Porro secured on an initial loan deal from Sporting Lisbon while Djed Spence departed on loan to Rennes and Matt Doherty left on a free transfer to sign for Atletico Madrid.

Arnaut Danjuma also joined Tottenham earlier in the window but those deals occurred amid the backdrop of controversy given Paratici was hit with a 30-month ban by an Italian court on January 20 relating to financial irregularities during his time at Juventus.

An announcement has not yet been made on whether Paratici has appealed the decision or if his suspension will extend beyond Italy, but it failed to stop him from helping Spurs take another step forward in their rebuild.

Fabio Paratici happy with Tottenham’s progress in ‘rebuild’ of squad

How Tottenham signing Pedro Porro accidentally helped Manchester City

16:10 , Karl Matchett

Pep Guardiola’s summer transfer budget will get a £10 million boost from Tottenham Hotspur’s new signing Pedro Porro.

The Spanish right-back could make his debut against Manchester City on Sunday after joining Spurs on transfer deadline day, initially on loan but with an obligation to buy in the summer.

Antonio Conte had been searching for a right wing-back to add attacking quality and settled on Porro as Tottenham loaned out Djed Spence and let Matt Doherty join Atletico Madrid.

Porro has cost a £5 million loan fee, while his transfer will bring Sporting Lisbon a further £39 million, but £10 million of that will go to City because of a sell-on clause.

Porro never made a first-team appearance for City, who bought him in 2019, as he spent three seasons out on loan at first Real Valladolid and then Sporting Lisbon, sealing a move to the Portuguese club last summer.

City will also bring in a further £1 million as a result of Ivan Ilic’s loan to Torino. The Serbia midfielder did not play for City in three seasons on the books at the Etihad Stadium before he was sold to Verona in 2020.

Pep Guardiola happy to have ‘money in the bank’ after Joao Cancelo departure from Man City

16:05 , Karl Matchett

Pep Guardiola defended his decision to let Joao Cancelo leave Manchester City for the rest of the season and said he would rather bank the money than be criticised for wasting huge amounts on a replacement now.

Guardiola described the Portugal full-back as an “incredible” player in City’s last two Premier League-winning campaigns but nevertheless allowed him to join Bayern Munich on loan and without bringing anyone in.

City’s defensive resources were further depleted when John Stones was ruled out for up to a month with a hamstring injury, meaning he will miss Sunday’s game against Tottenham, the top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal and the first leg of their Champions League tie with RB Leipzig.

Guardiola said Cancelo, who lost his place after the World Cup and did not even get off the bench in City’s last three games, was desperate to play but did not guarantee the former Juventus footballer will be part of his plans for next year.

Guardiola happy to have ‘money in the bank’ after Joao Cancelo departure

‘We’ve invested heavily in the squad’: Tottenham reject lack of spending claims

16:00 , Karl Matchett

Tottenham’s board has strongly rejected claims it has failed to invest significantly in its football team in recent transfer windows in a letter to the supporters’ trust.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust last month wrote to the board expressing its concerns over the direction of the club, with four key areas raised.

These included the medium to long-term strategy of owners ENIC and plans for the January transfer window.

A response was provided by Tottenham’s board on Thursday night after the conclusion of a winter transfer window where Arnaut Danjuma and Pedro Porro were signed for Antonio Conte’s side, while Bryan Gil, Djed Spence and Matt Doherty departed on either temporary or permanent deals.

‘We’ve invested heavily in the squad’: Tottenham reject lack of spending claims

Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Harry Kane as ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’

15:55 , Karl Matchett

Pep Guardiola maintains that Harry Kane is one the best strikers he has ever seen.

Guardiola’s Manchester City failed in their protracted attempts to prise the England captain away from Tottenham in the summer of 2021.

The club instead turned their attention to Erling Haaland and this time landed their target, with the Norwegian moving to the Etihad Stadium last year.

In terms of goals, that deal has proved a huge success with the prolific Haaland having netted 31 times in 27 appearances this term.

Guardiola therefore has no reason to dwell on what might have been with Kane, ahead of facing him in north London on Sunday, but his admiration for him has not changed.

Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Harry Kane as ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’

Erling Haaland impresses Pep Guardiola with drive for self-improvement

15:50 , Karl Matchett

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland has impressed him not only with his goals but his constant desire to improve.

Haaland has made a stunning impact at Manchester City, scoring 31 goals in just 27 appearances in all competitions since joining the club last summer.

It is a remarkable statistic but the 22-year-old, who also boasted prolific records at past clubs RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, does not yet see himself as the finished article.

City manager Guardiola said: “I think one of the attributes that has surprised me the most about Erling is the feeling of how he is aware that he can improve in many departments.”

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Haaland impresses Guardiola with drive for self-improvement

Pep Guardiola claims Man City victims of double standards after Chelsea spending spree

15:45 , Karl Matchett

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City would have faced stiffer criticism if they had spent like Chelsea and said the Premier League champions are the victims of double standards.

Chelsea broke the British record by paying £106 million for Enzo Fernandez and have committed to spend around £600 million in transfer fees in two windows since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover of the club.

It is the biggest ever spending spree in a year in footballing history and Guardiola feels City are unfairly judged and thinks there is one rule for them and another for other clubs. “Where we come from for sure, definitely,” he replied.

He argued City’s net spend over the last five years is far from the highest, even as they have been the Premier League’s dominant side.

Pep Guardiola claims Man City victims of double standards

Antonio Conte to miss Spurs vs Man City

15:39 , Karl Matchett

Hugo Lloris has confirmed to TV cameras that Spurs manager Antonio Conte will miss this afternoon’s match.

The boss is recovering from surgery after having his gallbladder removed last week and his assistant Cristian Stellini is standing in for him, Lloris revealed.

There had been a suggestion that Conte could make a quick return to the touchline but the medical staff were always set to make the final call.

Confirmed Man City lineup vs Spurs

15:32 , Karl Matchett

Confirmed Man City starting XI, with Kyle Walker captaining the side:

Ederson, Lewis, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland

Confirmed Spurs lineup vs Man City

15:31 , Karl Matchett

Confirmed Spurs lineup as Porro and Danjuma start on the bench:

Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic, Kulusevski, Kane, Son

Pedro Porro poised to take place on bench for Tottenham clash with Man City

15:28 , Karl Matchett

Tottenham’s deadline-day arrival Pedro Porro has been described as a “great player” but he still may have to be content with a place on the bench for Sunday’s visit of Manchester City.

Porro completed a loan switch from Sporting Lisbon during the final minutes of the January transfer window after a month of speculation and talks between the two clubs.

Spurs had held a long-standing interest in the Spain international, who will join permanently in the summer for a 45 million euro (£39.5million) fee.

Pedro Porro poised to take place on bench for Tottenham clash with Man City

Antonio Conte to decide Tottenham team selection against Man City

15:23 , Karl Matchett

Antonio Conte will be involved in team selection for Tottenham’s fixture with Manchester City and has been watching training back despite recovering from surgery on Wednesday.

The Spurs boss is currently in Italy after he was forced to have his gallballder removed having been diagnosed with cholecystitis.

Conte was on the touchline during Saturday’s 3-0 win at Preston, but was not his usual animated self and severe abdominal pain forced him to have surgery in his home country this week.

Assistant Cristian Stellini admitted on Friday doctors will make the final decision on whether or not Conte can attend Sunday’s clash with Manchester City but regardless the Italian will still have an impact on the Premier League fixture.

Antonio Conte to decide Tottenham team selection against Man City

Tottenham vs Man City latest news

15:18 , Karl Matchett

The Premier League’s top two goalscorers will be on show today - Harry Kane has 16 for Spurs, but Erling Haaland remains miles out in front on 25 for the campaign.

He has slowed a little of late though, with only four in his last four.

A goal every 62 minutes in the league this term on average!

Tottenham vs Man City latest news

15:10 , Karl Matchett

Heading into this match, Man City have won their last two Premier League games - one against Spurs - but prior to that had only won one in three.

They are five points behind leaders Arsenal and though they can of course cut that gap today, they will have played one match more.

Spurs are fifth, four points behind Newcastle in fourth, and have won just one of the last three themselves.

Tottenham vs Man City live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV today

13:01 , Karl Matchett

Manchester City have the chance to cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to two points when they visit Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon.

Arsenal’s defeat to Everton on Saturday has given Pep Guardiola’s side fresh hope in the title race - but the Manchester City manager has lost all of his visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

City came from two goals down at half time to defeat Spurs in a 4-2 thriller last month, but Antonio Conte’s side have a good recent record against the Premier League champions.

Spurs also have the chance to close the gap to fourth-place Newcastle to just one point, after Eddie Howe’s side were held by West Ham.

Here’s everything you need to know.

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