Preview: Spurs vs Man City

Spurs need to get into top gear against Sven-Goran Eriksson's Man City side who look to improve upon their form - undefeated in five. Tottenham have had their worst ever Premiership start and need this important home win.

Pascal Chimbonda and Young-Pyo Lee face late fitness tests, whilst Robbie Keane begins a three match ban.

Elano is a doubt with a hamstring injury, but Michael Johnson returns after successful surgery.

Stalteri: a tough match for us

"It's a tough match and the two down the road after that (against Portsmouth and Arsenal) are also very difficult.

"City's start shows England that Sven knows a thing or two about football.

"It shows he has the experience, he knows what he wants and he has got his team playing really well. "

Squads

Tottenham (from): Robinson, Cerny, Chimbonda, Lee, Stalteri, Dawson, Kaboul, Zokora, Jenas, Huddlestone, Malbranque, Lennon, Bent, Berbatov, Defoe, Tainio, Boateng, Taarabt.

Man City (from): Isaksson, Hart, Corluka, Sun, Dunne, Richards, Garrido, Ball, Ireland, Johnson, Geovanni, Fernandes, Elano, Petrov, Mpenza, Bianchi, Vassell, Samaras.

Eyefootball Premiership Predictor

Tottenham 1-1 Man City

This will be a thrilling battle at White Hart Lane, if only because Man City send out a very attacking side on their travels away from home. Tottenham will be minus Robbie Keane, but Darren Bent will be expected to fill in.

Goalscorer: Darren Bent