Spurs v City – how to watch, team news, key information
Sat 21 November 2020, 12:30|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s our first match back after the international break on Saturday and what a game to start off with! Pep Guardiola, fresh from signing a new deal as Manchester City boss on Thursday, brings his side to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a 5.30pm kick-off.
Here’s all the key information you need to know ahead of the game...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match is being shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 5.30pm in the UK. Live radio commentary is available on talkSPORT. You can find full worldwide broadcast listings here.
Remember, you can also follow the action via our live Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats at your fingertips.
Plus, don’t forget to tune in to N17 Live, our exclusive pre- and post-match show from inside the stadium for all the live build-up and reaction as it happens. Available to watch for free online, across social media and on the Spurs Official app from 45 minutes before the game starts (4.45pm UK), Saturday’s show sees us joined by hugely-respected broadcaster and Spurs fan Nihal Arthanayake, while we’ve an interview with Heung-Min Son and a chance to win a pair of Nike Air Max Trainers worth £130!
How will the teams line up?
Steven Bergwijn is available for selection after missing the win at West Brom before the international break through injury.
Jose Mourinho has said that Erik Lamela, who also missed out through injury at the Hawthorns, is on the “last period of his recovery” while Harry Winks has returned from international duty “with a little problem.” Matt Doherty continues to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus while with the Republic of Ireland.
Fernandinho is set to miss out for Manchester City because of a stomach problem, but Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling are back from injury and could play a part.
Remembering Ray Clemence
Saturday’s fixture will be dedicated to the memory of legendary former goalkeeper Ray Clemence, who passed away peacefully on Sunday following a long battle with illness.
The team will wear black armbands during the match, with a minute’s applause held prior to kick-off.
We'll also be raising awareness of Prostate Cancer UK – a charity for whom Ray was an ambassador as he battled with a disease that claims the life of one man every 45 minutes in the UK. Our team will warm-up in special edition t-shirts featuring the charity’s logo, with Ray’s iconic name and number on the back. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff will wear Prostate Cancer UK’s familiar ‘Man of Men’ pin badges, with the charity’s logo also on the front cover of our matchday programme. Further tributes to Ray will feature inside the programme and on N17 Live.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Mike Dean is Saturday’s match referee, assisted by Darren Cann and Dan Robathan. Andy Madley serves as the fourth official.
We’ll be in our usual home kit with our goalkeeper in orange, while City are due to wear their dark blue away kit, which features gold trim. Their goalkeeper will be in light green.
How can I get the matchday programme?
Once again, while we unfortunately cannot welcome our supporters into the stadium for the game, printed copies of our official matchday programme are still available to order and have delivered direct to your door.
Although the deadline to order your copy and have it in your hands in time for kick-off has now passed, you can still order yours online for delivery as soon as possible. Harry Kane gives an exclusive interview in Saturday’s edition, priced at the usual £3.50. Order yours in the post now or subscribe so you never miss an issue.
What will the weather be like?
It’s forecast to be cloudy and breezy in north London on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to be at around 12 degrees at kick-off.
