Manchester City have a powerful attack, as evidenced by the 4-0 defeat of Wolverhampton in the first round. However, the team's defense is not always perfect - even in pre-season matches, the Citizens conceded. Against such an attacking opponent as Tottenham, they can make mistakes.
Tottenham began the season with a confident victory over Burnley (3-0) and showed a willingness to score even against strong teams. In head-to-head meetings last season, Spurs often hit the goal of City, including a 4-0 victory in November.
