Maddison starts, Johnson out - The Tottenham team Ange Postecoglou should pick vs Man City
Tottenham will be looking to ensure that Man City's dreadful record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium continues on Friday evening when the sides meet in the FA Cup. After getting the better of Burnley in the competition at the beginning of this month, Spurs were paired against the current holders in round four.
The sides have already played out a classic at the Etihad Stadium this term following a 3-3 draw and the goals could flow once again in their second meeting of the campaign. However, for that to be the case Pep Guardiola's side will need to find the back of the net at Spurs' new home for the very first time.
City have lost on all five occasions since the stadium opened its doors almost five years ago, with the Manchester club failing to score on each occasion. They will be praying their luck changes this time, though, especially as Ange Postecoglou's Spurs team play a very attacking brand of football and operate with a high defensive line.
So how exactly will Tottenham line up against Man City on Friday night? Our Tottenham Hotspur reporters at football.london have named the side they would select for the FA Cup showdown.
The big decision for Postecoglou is likely to rest on how fit James Maddison is after returning to training following his ankle injury. It's a bit like his call to suddenly start Rodrigo Bentancur out of the blue against Bournemouth. It just suddenly gave everyone a lift.
If Maddison is fit enough to give Spurs an hour or so against Manchester City then it would provide a major boost to the team, not least with his creativity.
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