The Man City vs Tottenham Lineups were confirmed shortly before kick-off on Sunday 1 February 2026 as Tottenham Hotspur hosted Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Matchweek 24 of the Premier League season.
The match began in the late afternoon local time and delivered a dramatic 2-2 draw after Manchester City led by two goals at half-time.
Rayan Cherki opened the scoring early before Antoine Semenyo doubled the visitors’ advantage, but Dominic Solanke scored twice in the second half to rescue a point for Spurs.
Man City vs Tottenham lineups
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank selected a 3-4-2-1 system designed to absorb pressure and counterattack through pace.
Pep Guardiola opted for a 4-1-3-2 formation focused on possession and central overloads.
Tottenham starting XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Guglielmo Vicario |
| DEF | Cristian Romero |
| DEF | Radu Dragusin |
| DEF | Archie Gray |
| MID | Conor Gallagher |
| MID | Yves Bissouma |
| MID | Destiny Udogie |
| MID | João Palhinha |
| AM | Xavi Simons |
| AM | Randal Kolo Muani |
| ST | Dominic Solanke |
Manchester City starting XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Gianluigi Donnarumma |
| DEF | Matheus Nunes |
| DEF | Abdukodir Khusanov |
| DEF | Marc Guéhi |
| DEF | Rayan Aït-Nouri |
| DM | Rodri |
| MID | Bernardo Silva |
| MID | Rayan Cherki |
| MID | Nico O’Reilly |
| FW | Erling Haaland |
| FW | Antoine Semenyo |
Key lineup takeaways
- Tottenham relied on wing-backs for width
- Manchester City stacked central midfield zones
- Haaland played alongside a second forward instead of a lone striker
Match highlights
Manchester City struck in the 11th minute when Cherki finished a fast break assisted by Haaland.
The visitors dominated possession and extended their lead in the 44th minute through Semenyo after a Bernardo Silva assist.
Tottenham struggled to progress the ball before the interval and trailed 0-2 at half-time.
The second half changed momentum immediately. Solanke pulled one back in the 53rd minute after a through ball from Xavi Simons.
Pressure mounted as Spurs pushed their wing-backs higher.
The equaliser arrived in the 70th minute when Solanke finished a cross from Conor Gallagher. Late City pressure included blocked shots and corners but Spurs held firm through added time.
Key moments
- 11’ Cherki goal for Manchester City
- 44’ Semenyo doubles the lead
- 53’ Solanke comeback begins
- 70’ Solanke equaliser
Match statistics
| Category | Tottenham | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Expected goals | 1.05 | 2.08 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
City controlled the ball but Tottenham were more efficient with chances on target.
Tactical analysis
Tottenham shifted after half-time to press higher and commit midfield runners forward.
City continued dominating possession but struggled to convert late pressure into goals.
Substitutions disrupted City rhythm while Spurs gained attacking momentum.
Tactical observations
- Spurs improved after increasing press intensity
- City controlled midfield but lacked finishing accuracy
- Solanke benefited from direct attacking transitions
Overall match summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League Matchweek 24 |
| Date | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Final score | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City |
| Scorers | Solanke (2), Cherki, Semenyo |
The draw reflected contrasting halves, with Manchester City dominant early and Tottenham superior after the break.
Both teams earned a point in a match defined by tactical adjustments and clinical finishing in key moments.
