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Spurs v Man City team news: Foden benched, no van de Ven

1 February 2026 491 comments
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Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester City in the penultimate match of Gameweek 24.

Kick-off in north London is at 16:30 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Pep Guardiola makes three changes from the team that beat Galatasaray in midweek.

Marc Guehi, Rodri and Antoine Semenyo come into the starting XI.

Nathan Ake and Omar Marmoush drop to the bench, while Jeremy Doku misses out due to injury.

Phil Foden is named among the substitutes.

Thomas Frank makes four alterations: Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, Conor Gallagher and Dominic Solanke in for Kevin Danso, Djed Spence, Pape Matar Sarr and Wilson Odobert.

Micky van de Ven, Danso and Spence are injured.

LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario, Palhinha, Romero, Dragusin, Gray, Bissouma, Gallagher, Udogie, Simons, Kolo Muani, Solanke

Subs: Kinsky, Tel, Odobert, Sarr, Souza, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Byfield, Roswell

Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Rodri, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Bernardo, Cherki, Haaland

Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Nico, Foden, McAidoo, Alleyne, Lewis

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Spurs v Man City team news: Foden benched, no van de Ven
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  1. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Probably WC26 at this rate, Semenyo Mbeumo/Cunha Wirtz and triple ARS def would be great?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      WC25, BB26 could be a line.

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        An option yes

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Presume that means no Bruno?

      I’m struggling for funds to get an extra Arsenal defender alongside Gabriel.

      But I’m looking at an attack of

      Bruno, Wirtz, Semenyo, Rogers
      Haaland, Ekitike, Pedro

      Over the next 2 weeks. Defence is a bit muck though reliant on Gabriel and O’Reill

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        I am potentially WC-ing at strong position 5 greens in a row and not bad this week with Bruno (C) Ekitike, Enzo and double ARS def.

        WIlson Thiago Dorgu Ndiaye Virgil that I want to switch with the likes of Pedro Mbeumo Semenyo ... not sure yet it's worth it.

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  2. Raoul Nogues
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Pep should let Cherki play

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    • The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      What changes would you make to this team? 1 FT, 0.1 itb and plan to hold the WC if possible.

      Verbruggen Dubravka
      Timber Chalobah Rodon Alderete Dorgu
      Saka Semenyo Bruno Rogers Wilson
      Haaland Thiago Mane

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Depends on Saka. But I still like WC25 and take triple up of whichever team doubles in 26.

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      2. BrockLanders
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Looks not too bad to me. Thiago feels like he's run his race.

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      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        I would roll, as no fund for Thiago > Pedro.

        Or Saka > Mbeumo and somebody > Gabriel GW26.

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      4. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Similar team to me, 1FT also and 0.3ITB. I'm waiting for more news on Saka and the result from Arsenal/Chelsea and going from there. If Arsenal double, I'll try get Timber alongside Gab. If Chelsea double I'll jump on Chalobah and Enzo probably as currently have no Chelsea

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    • BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Afternoon folks.

      Exact money for these moves.

      Gordon, Thiago, Tarkowski to Semenyo, Gordon, Senesi for -4?

      Injuries midweek and I'll WC out.

      Yes or no?

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      1. BrockLanders
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        *Semenyo, Joao Pedro, Senesi*

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        1. Raoul Nogues
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Yes for Semenyo, not sûre on the other two

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        2. Raoul Nogues
            1 month, 26 days ago

            You do not want to keep Gordon ?

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            1. BrockLanders
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              He's had 1 return in 6 GWs.

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        3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Rodri already on 10 DC. Crazy

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          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            he might be an option playing with o'reilly (or when nico comes back) in mid, just frees him up that little bit to get forwards more.

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        4. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Wish I had the balls to get rid of Haaland. Would make for an unreal midfield with Ekitike and Pedro.

          Bruno, Wirtz, Semenyo, Mbeumo, Rogers/Rice

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          1. Fifa las vegas
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            I could WC also but keen to keep it for preparation for doubles later on, as a fair few in MLs are suing them up early.

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            1. BrockLanders
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              I'm in a similar spot. That WC would be lovely. Guaranteed those performing now would stall as soon as you bring them in though. Like clockwork

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        5. FOREST FOREVER 2
          • 1 Year
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Bruno, Gab, Semenyo seem the absolute essentials right now.

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          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Yeah and watching for Ekitike and Wirtz in the next few weeks

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            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              A week is a long time in fantasy football.

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              1. Magic Zico
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                True, got one of them but not sure yet they can be labelled 'essentials'

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        6. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Can get this team with -4. 0.3 itb

          Roefs Dub
          Gabriel Timber Chalobah Collins Mukiele
          Bruno Rice Enzo Rogers LeFee
          Haaland Ekitike JP

          A. Stick with -4
          B. Rogers to Semenyo for another hit
          C. WC

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        7. Obi 1 Kenobi 0
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Rogers to Boomo a sensible move? Would give a midfield of:

            Semenyo/Rice/Bruno F/ Enzo/Boomo

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            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Possibly

              See what happens on Tuesday

              Villa fixtures are okay for the next 4 I think

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            2. Miguel Sanchez
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              I prefer Wirtz to Mbeumo and diversify the options a little

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          • JBG
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Welp.. guess Spurs won't score now. Romero off

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            damn romero might be injured

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          • AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            I had a small bet on 0-2 for this match

            Need Man City to show more

            Been a bit lackluster, all told

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          • g40steve
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Lanky YC

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          • Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Imagine have paid over a grand for a Spurs season ticket

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          • Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Which transfer would you prioritise?

            a) O’Reilly > Chalobah

            b) Bruno G > Semenyo/Wirtz

            c) Thiago > Pedro

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              B

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            2. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              b

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            3. Ignasi M
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              'b', easy

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          • g40steve
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            NOR look before you pass!

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          • Ignasi M
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Haaland needs a rest, so I expect him to come off around 60 mins. the game is over

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Game not safe yet for City.

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              1. Ignasi M
                • 8 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                oh come on. spurs utterly woeful

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                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  1 month, 26 days ago

                  Timing

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            lets go donnarumma

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            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Great save

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          • The Polymath
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Rogers to Semenyo

            Worth doing?

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            1. Cojones of Destiny
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              i’d wait after pool game

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          • JBG
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            There it is

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          • g40steve
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Busted Lanky

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            guehi og?

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            1. JBG
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Please let it be haha

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              1. F4L
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                i think it should be

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          • Ignasi M
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            to be fair, I can see spurs scoring only because city's defence is trash

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            1. g40steve
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Dial up?

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            please be offside

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            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Given

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          • Fifa las vegas
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Might even captain Ekitike next week. City aren’t all that either only for Spurs being shite

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          • Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Guehi OG

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Dream come true for non owners

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          • AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            That's an OG

            G

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            1. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Yep

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          • JBG
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Oh fck off VAR, don't you dare

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            1. Sun God Nika
              • 5 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Ffs

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            brilliant pass by simons

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          • The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Lolanke trying to claim it 😆

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