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Haaland and Simeone Start, Marmoush, Foden, and Reinders Benched: City Face Spurs in a Premier League Showdown

1 February 2026

Haaland and Simeone Start, Marmoush, Foden, and Reinders Benched: City Face Spurs in a Premier League Showdown
Haaland and Simeone lead City’s attack as Spurs’ starting XI faces a tactical test.

Lineups and Substitutes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced his starting XI for tonight’s visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in the Premier League’s 24th round.

Omar Marmoush, Phil Foden, and Tijani Reinders are named among the substitutes, while Erling Haaland and the new signing Antoine Simeone spearhead the Citizens' attack.

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma.

Defense: Nunez, Khoshanov, Johei, Orieli.

Midfield: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Rayan Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Simeone.

Attack: Haaland.

Tottenham, under coach Thomas Frank, line up as follows:

Goalkeeper: Vicario.

Defense: Romero, Dragusin, Balenia.

Midfield: Gray, Gallagher, Bissouma, Oduji.

Attack: Simons, Kolo Mwanee, Solanki.

City sit second in the Premier League table on 46 points, while Tottenham linger in 15th with 28 points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who starts for Manchester City in this match?

Erling Haaland and Antoine Simeone lead City’s attack, with Marmoush, Phil Foden, and Tijani Reinders on the bench.

What is Tottenham’s setup for the game?

Tottenham are coached by Thomas Frank and line up with a goalkeeper, a defensive line, midfield quartet, and a three-man attack.

What are the current Premier League standings mentioned?

City are 2nd with 46 points; Tottenham are 15th with 28 points.