Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur 0-4: Premier League – as it happened

Tottenham pulled off a shocking 4-0 result over the current title holders in their back yard that will send reverberations across the league for days to come.

Guardiola, who is fresh from signing a two-year extension, will have to dig deeper to try and get his side rolling once more.

We hope you enjoyed today’s classic. On behalf of Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola spoke with BBC Radio after the match. “In this moment, we are fragile defensively. We started really well as normal but we could not score and then, after that, we conceded. After that, we conceded some more, which is difficult for our emotions right now.

“In eight years, we have never lived this kind of situation. Now we have to live it and break it [the winless run] by winning the next games, especially the next one. Now, we see things in one way, maybe in a few weeks, we see it differently.

“We are happy when we win and concerned when we don’t. It’s normal. There would be a problem if they were not worried or I am not worried. We are not used to this situation but life is like that. Sometimes it happens and we have to accept it.

“I would say that it is not a question of tactics when you lose these types of games. There are details, of course, but this situation is how you react in some moments. Things are different when you lose three league games in a row.

“The fire is when you win a lot of games, which is better than when you are losing, but we accept this. We have to move forward.”

Spurs manager Postecoglou spoke with Sky Sports after the match: “[On the scoreline], it’s significant when you understand the context of who we were playing.

“I’m proud of the lads, the football we played, the resilience and discipline we showed. When you play City, they test every aspect of your game and we handled that well.

“It was an important game for us. The way the boys reacted [to defeat to Ipswich]. It’s easy when you’re under pressure to splinter off but I never got the sense that would happen this week.

“The disappointing thing over the last few games is, we’ve fallen well short of the kind of team we want to be. But I’ve no doubt we are on the right track.”

“[On James Maddison] He was outstanding. You have to be against City, and Madders was great. He’s gone through a lean spell but I never doubted his ability. I thought the kind of game we were expecting would suit him.

“I thought we’d need his ability to keep the ball in tight midfield areas. I take it personally on myself if players aren’t reaching their level. That’s on me to get him back up there.”

After scoring two goals on his birthday, Maddison is rightly adjudged player of the match.

“To come to the champion’s [ground], and especially City, with how much they have dominated in the last few years, and come away with a four-nil [result] is special. It is a day to remember,” he said.

“Sometimes, as a player, you are always looking to the next game, but these days are rare, so going to enjoy this one. It is nice when you make the sacrifice to miss a birthday, it makes it all worth it.

“I made a few runs this season and didn’t score, but glad it came off today. I can take it on myself to realise what the team needs. I just wanted to help in the buildup. It is about staying high when needed to, or drop down where required [in the field]. Really happy to bounce back today and show my leadership.”

This is the joint-biggest defeat for Pep Guardiola as a manager. He lost by the same scoreline against Everton in 2017 and Barcelona in the 2016 Champions League.

During his Bayern Munich days, he lost to Real Madrid in the 2014 Champions League.

City’s winless run continues as they hold on to second spot with 23 points after 12 games. Liverpool now have a glorious opportunity to increase their gap to eight points if they can beat Southampton tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Spurs hold on to sixth spot with 19 points, with a healthy goal difference of 14.

City will next face Liverpool at Anfield, which could be their toughest test yet, on December 1. Tottenham will play Fulham at home on the same day.

Spurs complete the unthinkable as they beat the Premier League champions 4-0 at the Etihad! This is City’s fifth-straight defeat, which is the first under Guardiola’s lengthy tenure.

Postecoglou’s side delivers yet another crucial blow to City’s hopes of winning four Premier League titles on the trot.

Despite the home side dominating the match stats, it was the five shots on target out of 23 total shots that would be the real story. City were simply wasteful in front of goal, and it has come to bite them in a huge way today.

Full-time: Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

It is a scoreline for the ages as Johnson makes it 4-0 at the Etihad!

Werner latches onto an errant ball from Grealish on the right flank. He races in towards the box before laying off the perfect pass to Johnson, who slots it past Ederson with ease.

City look shell-shocked as the away fans once again burst into song.

90+3 mins: Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs are less than four minutes away from an iconic victory.

90+1 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Maddison hands the captain’s armband to Vicario, who has been brilliant as well. He marches off to a hero’s salute by the away fans, having scored twice on his birthday.

His replacement, Timo Werner, rushes on. Sarr and Udogie are subbed off as well for Lucas Bergvall and Djed Spence.

90 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

De Bruyne slips a pass towards Gvardiol inside the box, on the left side.

The Croatian defender turns and fires, but is called up for offside soon after, as the ball rockets over the crossbar.

85 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

As has been the case since the Porro goal, Spurs have battened down the hatches to try and preserve a rare shutout at the Etihad.

City do earn a corner on the right side which is taken quickly, but De Bruyne’s hopeful strike is blocked away.

84 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

It is Haaland’s turn to try and beat the Italian keeper, but he too is denied at the near post from the right side. De Bruyne and Sarr go for the ball, with Sarr doing well to keep the Belgian away.

De Bruyne stamps at Sarr soon after, forcing both sets of players to converge on the scene. It leads to De Bruyne and Sarr being cautioned for their involvement in the fracas.

81 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

After getting on the inside-right channel, Gundogan powers a shot at Vicario at the near post. The Spurs number one keeps it out for a right-side corner, which is floated in by De Bruyne.

After some back and forth, the sequence ends with Akanji calling for a foul. Soon after, Bernardo is cautioned for a rough sliding tackle from behind on Maddison.

78 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

In what is his 400th Premier League appearance, De Bruyne rushes on to try and spare some of City’s blushes.

He replaces the outgoing Savinho. Jack Grealish also comes on for Lewis.

74 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

They have had 15 total shots, with just two on target.

Compare this to the Spurs’ seven total shots, with six on target, and that is largely the tale of the tape in this one.

71 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs engineer another spirited counterattack. The ball is played to Kulusevski on the right side. He weaves his way into the box before firing at close range, trying to beat Ederson on his right.

The Brazilian shot-stopper is able to make a key save to prevent his side going down yet another goal.

67 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Son, who hasn’t played up to his usual standards, is replaced by Brennan Johnson.

City’s Kevin De Bruyne is seen warming up on the touchline, so he should be making an appearance soon as well.

63 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Gundogan plays it short from the left side to Lewis. Lewis provides the ball in, but it is cleared away with a header.

City are able to recover the ball once more as it finds Haaland inside the box on the right side. He turns and fires instinctively towards goal, just grazing the top of the far upright.

59 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

After colliding with Maddison, Lewis goes into the referee’s naughty list.

The rain has got heavier, which perfectly reflects the mood of the Cityzens at the moment.

55 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

It goes from bad to worse for the home side as Porro makes it a three-goal cushion at the Etihad!

Kulusevski is arguably one of the players of the match as he forges another run down the middle after evading a couple of defenders.

He passes to Son on his left, who then whips a deep ball towards Solanke on the right side. Solanke then lays it off to Porro behind, who drives it hard into the top-left corner to send Spurs fans the world over into ecstasy.

53 mins: Manchester City 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

They have been more guarded with the ball in the early minutes of this second half.

Spurs have barely been able to fashion any attacks, but do get on a break thanks to Kulusevski on the right side.

50 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

We are back for the second half of what has been a most intriguing affair at the Etihad.

Spurs will hope to build on their good work. There is a change for the home side as Stones makes way for Nathan Ake. City will kick things off as they endeavour to turn this match around.

46 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham started City’s miserable four-match losing streak with their EFL Cup win earlier this month.

Are we about to see Postecoglou’s side increase the Premier League champions’ pain?

United’s new manager Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game on Sunday when he leads his side to Ipswich Town in the Premier League and we’ll have full coverage of the game.

The 39-year-old Portuguese coach and former player was announced as Erik ten Hag’s replacement at the helm of the fallen giants this month.

Before our featured game, and Sunday’s match at Portman Road, take a look at our five things you need to know about Amorim before his debut feature.

City looked like their usual dominant self in the opening 10 minutes, with Spurs barely hanging on.

But then it became the Maddison show as he knocked in two goals within eight minutes to completely change the direction of this match.

City were then largely outmatched, and despite the odd chance, didn’t really test Vicario to the full extent. Guardiola will have some choice words for his men as the players head towards the tunnel.

Half-time: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

With not too many stoppages in play, we will have just three additional minutes to play out.

45+1 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Dragusin nips the ball away from an advancing Gvardiol on the left side to give the home side a corner chance.

Gundogan curls it in, but Akanji’s errant header ends up giving Spurs a goal kick.

45 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

City give the ball away once again. Kulusevski recovers it before playing a pass to Bissouma.

Bissouma decides to go for goal from outside the box on the right side but ends up getting too much elevation on the strike.

42 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

After receiving a pass back from the central part of the field, Porro tries for a header towards Vicario so Spurs can reset.

However, he doesn’t get enough on it as Savinho races towards the ball. Vicario rushes out to intercept the ball before Savinho could latch onto it.

As a result, both players go down temporarily after making contact but are able to continue soon after.

39 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

After Haaland fails to control the ball near the edge of the box, the ball falls behind to a rampaging Savinho.

The Brazilian blasts from outside the box, aiming for the right of Vicario, but the Spurs keeper is able to keep it out.

37 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Udogie takes down Walker on the right flank, with the referee signalling for a free kick.

Foden floats it into the box but overhits it as Savinho tries to control with a back heel, but the ball bursts through for a goal kick.

33 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Gvardiol chips towards Savinho inside the box, on the left side.

The Brazilian opts for the header, but Vicario gets behind it nicely to deflect it. It wouldn’t have mattered much as the linesman rules Savinho offside.

31 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Son fires in a pass towards Solanke. The striker makes space before blasting towards the top-right corner.

Ederson gets a touch on it as Spurs win a right-sided corner. The delivery is provided, but City are resolute in defence.

29 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Maddison can simply do no wrong as he delivers the cross in from the left side.

The ball floats into the middle but is quickly dispatched away by the City defence.

25 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

After City threatened to demolish Spurs inside the first 10 minutes, the mood has completely changed.

Silva cuts back a pass towards Haaland, who ends up blasting the ball over goal from just over 10 yards out. Guardiola looks unimpressed from the sideline.

22 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

It is a birthday brace for Maddison! Gvardiol gives the ball away on the right flank.

Maddison collects it, passing it to Son on his left. He then executes the one-two pass perfectly with a lovely ball at the end of Maddison’s run.

Maddison pokes it past a converging Ederson to give Spurs a comfortable cushion.

20 mins: Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Son weaves his way in from the left side. He makes just enough room to try to curl a shot from outside the box towards the far post.

It looked like an accurate strike as Ederson was forced into a full-stretched dive to tip it behind for a right-sided corner. The resulting corner is taken, but City are able to neutralise the threat soon after.

19 mins: Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

After getting through on a break towards goal, Foden tries to chip Vicario but ends up getting too much elevation on it.

City have had three solid chances now, but have been lacking in their finishing.

16 mins: Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Kulusevski chips towards Maddison inside the box on the left side. Despite Stones on him, Maddison prods it past Ederson at the near post to celebrate his birthday in style.

It is completely against the run of play as Spurs are on top at the Etihad!

13 mins: Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Savinho is away on the left side. He spots Haaland in the box, squaring a pass to the Norwegian striker.

Haaland hits it on the run at goal but ends up being blocked by Vicario’s right leg. That was a crucial save as Haaland is lethal from close range.

12 mins: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

The South Korean international whips in a fierce shot towards the box from the left side, but fails to find any suitors.

10 mins: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

It has been one wave of attack after another.

Spurs are holding their shape for now as they continue to grow into the match.

9 mins: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Gvardiol finds Haaland open on the right side. With acres of space, Haaland’s first touch just gets away from him as Davies closes in to contest his shot at the near post.

Haaland strikes, but Davies gets a boot on it, sending it out for a right-side corner kick. The eventual kick is taken, but City are unable to manufacture anything of note.

6 mins: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

They have been the more dominant team in these opening exchanges.

Gvardiol and Haaland try to construct something in the box, but Haaland’s errant header is cleared away by Vicario.

4 mins: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

After a nasty challenge from behind on Foden, the Spurs midfielder is in the book after just 15 seconds.

City win a threatening freekick opportunity on the right side, about 25 metres out. Gundogan curls it in towards Akanji at the far post, who ends up nudging it past the upright for a goal kick.

1 minute: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

We are ready to go here at Etihad Stadium.

The City players are in their light blue and white home kit, while Tottenham are wearing their home white and navy blue colours.

It will be Spurs who kick things off, and they will be going right to left on your screens.

1 minute: Manchester City 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Both sides emerge from the tunnel ahead of kickoff.

It is currently a cool 12 degrees Celsius, with rain expected over the course of the match.

Only Antonio Conte and Andre Villas-Boas (29 and 27, respectively) won more games in their first 50 games in charge of Spurs than Postecoglou.

The Australian has won 25, drawn seven and lost 17 of his first 49 Premier League matches.

This season’s slow start means only Ossie Ardiles (23) and Glenn Hoddle (20) had more defeats in that time.

Here’s how you voted in our poll ahead of our featured game of the day:

• Man City – 59.2%
• Tottenham – 40.8%

  Rodri presented 2024 Ballon d’Or

  Just before the official kickoff, Manchester City have rolled out the red carpet for one of their own.

  After becoming the first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to win the illustrious Ballon d’Or, Rodri steps out onto the pitch to a hero’s welcome.

  Freed From Desire plays on in the background as his name is illuminated across the pitch. The display gets to Rodri as tears of joy stream from his eyes.

   

  Fun fact – if you don’t shoot, you don’t score

  The City midfielder has had 17 shots on goal this season, which is the highest total by any player yet to score.

  Will that change for the Spaniard in our featured game?

  Photos: Warm-ups in the rain

  

  

  A Spurs birthday celebration

  James Maddison is celebrating his 28th birthday. Can he deliver a present to the Spurs’ fans and help his side to victory at Etihad Stadium?

   

  Ange Postecoglou’s take on Pep Guardiola

  “He’s fantastic for the Premier League,” the Tottenham manager said of his opposite number on Saturday. “He keeps setting the standard, which is great for all of us trying to mow him down,” the Greek Australian told reporters.

  “It’s not easy to win in different countries, and I know that he’s been at big clubs, but as we’ve seen recently, that’s not necessarily transferable to winning things all the time. You’ve still got to do it.

  “So he’s maintained a ridiculous level of excellence. The way his team plays, they’re always sort of challenging every opponent they face, and I guess his energy to maintain that for so long – it’s been outstanding.

  “He’ll go down as one of the greats already, and the indication that he’s re-signed means there’s more to come.”

  Premier League results so far

  Here’s how the rest of the day has shaped up ahead of the game at the Etihad:

  • Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
  • AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
  • Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace
  • Everton 0-0 Brentford
  • Fulham 1-4 Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Pep pragmatic on City’s losing streak

    Guardiola lost four matches in a row for the first time in his managerial career before the international break but brushed it aside, saying City are also the only club to win four league titles in a row.

    “When you are here eight or nine years, you live all the scenarios and situations. You are able to lose four games in a row. At the same time, you are able to win four Premier Leagues in a row,” he said.

    “The difference is most teams are able to lose four in a row in different competitions, but just one team won four Premier Leagues in a row. Both sides of the coin can happen.”

    POLL REMINDER: Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur to win?

    Here’s your chance to have your say on who you think will win in our featured game:

     

    Stat attack – Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham have lost seven of their last 11 Premier League matches on the road, winning only two in that time.

    That run has translated into one in five on their travels this season.

    Strangely, Spurs have scored and conceded the same number of goals (23 and 13) as they did at the same stage last season. They have 10 fewer points, though.

    Will Tottenham be Pep’s banana skin again?

    Pep Guardiola’s record speaks for itself. But when it comes to Tottenham, the City manager seems to run into a banana skin.

    Can Tottenham upset the odds against Cityzens yet again at Etihad Stadium? It would be five defeats on the bounce, if so, for Pep’s defending champions.

     

    Stat attack – Manchester City

    City have lost their last four games in a row – a first for their manager, Pep Guardiola.

    That run started with a League Cup defeat by Tottenham, who were the team to inflict a fifth defeat on a similar losing streak in 2006.

    City would go on to lose six on the bounce on that occasion. Spurs were also involved the last time City lost three consecutive home matches in the league, which they stand to do in this fixture, under Manuel Pellegrini in 2016 – only a few months before Guardiola’s arrival.

    POLL: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – who will win?

    Here’s your chance to have your say on who you think will win in our featured game:

     

    Photos: A wet welcome in Manchester

    

    

    

    Villa level up against Palace

    Aston Villa have made it 2-2 late on against Crystal Palace. In the meantime, Arsenal are 3-0 up against Nottingham Forest.

     

    Tottenham changes and formation

    Although they continue to trend in the right direction, Romero and van de Wen will be sidelined once more as they weren’t named on the substitutes’ bench.

    Davies and Dragusin will hope to put in a strong shift in their place. Tottenham have chosen to mirror City’s formation, with Solanke looked upon to provide a vital breakthrough.

    Manchester City changes and formation

    As expected, with the injuries to Dias and Ake, Akanji and Stones will partner at the centre of defence.

    Kovacic’s omission due to injury means Lewis earns a place in the side. De Bruyne starts on the bench, but depending on how the match unfolds, should be expected to make an appearance.

    City will go in with their usual 4-2-3-1, with Haaland the lone striker up front.

    Weather update in Manchester

    Temperatures have dropped in recent days across the country but not enough to trouble the English Premier League fixtures.

    There has been snowfall in some areas but the weather has now taken a turn for warmer and wetter conditions.

    Suffice to say, it’s very, very wet in Manchester. It will be interesting to see how that affects the play.

     

    News of the Tottenham team sheet

     

    News of the Man City team sheet

     

    Tottenham Hotspur team news

    Spurs have several players missing, including both their regular centre halves after Postecoglou confirmed that Cristian Romero would not be available along with Micky van de Ven.

    Uruguayan Rodrigo Bentancur will also be absent, having been hit with a seven-match ban by the Football Association for making a derogatory remark about teammate Son Heung-min. Tottenham have appealed the length of the ban.

    Manchester City team news

    With Ballon d’Or winner Rodri sidelined for potentially the rest of the season, City were dealt another blow when Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic suffered an injury on international duty.

    Ruben Dias remains sidelined while fellow defenders John Stones and Manuel Akanji have resumed training. Nathan Ake is also set to return to training to boost the beleaguered backline.

    Premier League half-time scores

    It’s certainly getting interesting at Villa Park:

     

    Pep would commit to City even in the Conference

    Guardiola says he would stay to the end of his contract with the Premier League champions even if they were relegated.

    The Spaniard, who joined City in 2016, has won 18 trophies with the club, including six Premier League titles and their first Champions League and signed a two-year contract extension on Friday.

    City are embroiled in a hearing over alleged breaches of the league’s financial fair play rules, however, which could potentially see them face points deductions, a fine and relegation if found guilty. Guardiola has always defended City, saying he trusts the owners, and the Spaniard said relegation would not cause him to leave the club.

    “I said six months ago when all the clubs accused us to have done something wrong, what happened if we are relegated – I will be here,” Guardiola told reporters before Saturday’s home game against Tottenham Hotspur. “Next year, if we are in the conference, we will come up to the Premier League. I knew it then. I feel it now.”

    Guardiola said he had agreed a new deal in “just two hours”, and when asked why he signed a two-year extension, he joked it was because he liked the Manchester weather. “It’s a good question. I don’t want next season – in September, October, November – ‘It’s the last year of Pep.’ I don’t want to be in that position,” he added.

    “I would like to stay for two years, but I know if the results are not good, it will not be two years.”

    

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    Arsenal take the lead against Forest

    The Gunners, who finished second to City last season, have the lead against Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium.

    Crystal Palace, meantime, have scored first in their game with Aston Villa. Could there be an upset on the cards there?

     

    Tottenham appeal length of Bentancur’s ban

    Tottenham have appealed against the length of Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-game suspension for his comments about teammate and South Korean star Son Heung-min.

    Bentancur was banned by the Football Association on Monday, which ruled him out of six English Premier League fixtures and a League Cup quarterfinal against Manchester United.

    The 27-year-old Uruguayan midfielder was charged with misconduct in September over a television interview he gave in his home country in June, when his reference to Son’s race made it an aggravated breach. Tottenham, however, are unhappy with the number of games Bentancur will miss and released a statement on Wednesday confirming their intention to appeal.

    “While we accept the guilty finding against Rodrigo by the independent regulatory commission, we believe the subsequent sanction is severe,” the club statement read. “Rodrigo will remain suspended from domestic competitions while the appeal is heard, and the club will make no further comment during this time.”

    

    Matchweek 12 in the Premier League in full

    Chelsea kicked off the latest round matches with a 2-1 win against Leicester City, and the next big game of the day is our featured match at Etihad Stadium.

    The 15:00 GMT kickoffs are already under way, and then on Sunday there are huge matches on their travels for league-leading Liverpool and City’s fierce rivals, Manchester United:

     
    Pep signs two-year Man City extension

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension on Friday that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2027.

    The Spaniard’s decision means he will spend more than a decade at the club he joined in 2016, having led to a dazzling array of silverware, including six league titles and one Champions League crown. The news will be welcomed by City’s fans who might have feared the Guardiola era was drawing to a close with his current deal expiring at the end of this season.

    “Manchester City means so much to me,” the 53-year-old, who previously had successful spells at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, said in a statement.

    “This is my ninth season here; we have experienced so many amazing times together. I have a really special feeling for this football club. That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons.”

    

    Chelsea beat Leicester in first Premier League game of the day

    Chelsea have won the opening game of the day in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Leicester City.

    Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez put the Blues two up with the Foxes able to manage a consolation in injury time.

    It’s Matchweek 12 in the English Premier League season and defending champions, City, in second are already five points behind leaders Liverpool.

    Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens are on a four-match losing streak in all competitions but have been boosted by the two-year contract extension their manager signed on Friday.

    Spurs are tenth and enduring a mixed season with five wins, and as many defeats, from their 11 games.

    I’m Kevin Hand and I’ll be covering all of that, and plenty more news and analysis, comprehensively in our live build-up to the match at Etihad Stadium.

    Rohan Sharma will be bringing you the full text commentary of the 5:30pm (17:30 GMT) kickoff – so stick with Al Jazeera as we keep you covered over the next few hours.