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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 is weighing up a back-three system when Tottenham travel to face Manchester City today.

There was enough in that performance to suggest Frank will turn to the formation again for the toughest matches and he hinted at his pre-match press conference that he could make that decision.

“I treat every game a little bit different, but it’s definitely in my mind the 3-5-2,” Frank.

Should he opt for the 3-5-2, 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.

Yves Bissouma remains unavailable and Destiny Udogie is also still out, but the full-back is nearing a return to action.

“Destiny is better,” Frank said. “He's trained with the team twice, full trainings, and also other trainings.

“Just too short to be involved for City. We want him to train tomorrow and have another good week next week as well, but he's in a good place. Looks very positive about him.”

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

Injured: Dragusin, Udogie, Takai, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solomon

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

Venue: Etihad Stadium

How to watch: TNT Sports