Manchester City vs Tottenham: Rivalry, Records and a Battle for Momentum | OneFootball

Premier League giants renew rivalry in thrilling Matchweek 2 showdown

Manchester City vs Tottenham: Rivalry, Records and a Battle for Momentum

Manchester City & Tottenham Hotspur are set for high voltage clash on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium in Matchweek 2 of the 2025 /26 Premier League season.

City lead the standings with 3 point after their 4 - 0 win over Wolves while Spurs sit 3rd with the same tally following their 3 - 0 triumph over Burnley.

Historic rivalry balanced

The two sides have met 164 time across competitions. Spurs edge the record with 65 win while City are just behind on 64, alongside 35 draw.

In league meetings alone, Spurs dominate with 29 win compared to City’s 19 and 8 draw.

City chasing equaliser in head to head tally

Pep Guardiola’s men are eager to secure victory and level Spurs all time win record. City, however already boast superior scoring record netting 249 goal compared to Tottenham’s 229.

Memorable encounters

City’s biggest win came in 2013 /14 with 6 - 0 rout. They also recorded emphatic 5 - 1 victories in 2011 /12 and again in 2013 /14.

Top scorers in the rivalry

Sergio Aguero leads the all time scoring chart with 12 goal against Spurs in 18 meeting. Tottenham legends Bobby Smith & Jermain Defoe follow with 8 goals each while City icons Colin Bell & Joe Hayes also struck 8 time apiece.