Both teams come into this crucial English Premier League clash off the back of stinging derby defeats.

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Man City coach Pep Guardiola saw his men give up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford

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while Spurs were brushed aside by their North London rivals Arsenal in a 2-0 defeat at home the following day.

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A win here for Manchester City would see them cut the gap to current EPL leaders Arsenal to five points

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while a victory for Antonio Conte's Spurs would leave them just two behind fourth-placed Newcastle.

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Tottenham striker Harry Kane could surpass Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves' club record of 266 goals in this match

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with Kane just one behind the late forward's tally, which has stood for over 50 years.

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City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, meanwhile, is eyeing up a landmark of his own, with the Belgium star just four short of 100 assists after 228 appearances in England's top flight.

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Manchester City hosts Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Thursday, Jan. 19. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.

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