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Tottenham have said they are "deeply saddened" following the news former player Anton Walkes has died aged 25.
Walkes, who played for MLS club Charlotte FC, was involved in a boat crash near Miami on Wednesday, local media reported.
Walkes came through the Tottenham youth teams and played once for the club, in a League Cup tie in 2016.
He also played 66 times for Portsmouth.
Peter: Have to say, that is City's strongest ever bench. Think we might need a few of them tonight.
Dennis: Do Arsenal fans want Spurs to win tonight?
I originally went for a 3-3 draw when this game was meant to be played in September, but I am definitely not saying that now.
I know Manchester City have not been at their fluent best recently but they should still have too much for a Tottenham team who have put in some really disappointing performances.
I think it's fair to say that Spurs boss Antonio Conte cuts an unhappy figure at the moment, and you could extend that kind of mood to the entire club - it is not a happy camp.
Tottenham beat City home and away last season, but that was when they were playing well.
Conte's preferred style of play, to defend deep and break quickly, suits this game very well but, even if they get some joy and Harry Kane scores, City will still win.
The defending champions are playing catch-up to Arsenal now, but we are only halfway through the season and things can change very quickly - I still think they will win the title despite being eight points behind.
Sutton's prediction: 3-1
You can read Chris' full predictions for the upcoming fixtures this weekend here.
Manchester City could go three successive home league games without a win for just the second time under Pep Guardiola, previously doing so in 2016.
They were stunned at home by Brentford in November, the final Premier League game before the World Cup, and drew 1-1 at home to Everton in their previous league fixture.
Following defeats to Southampton in the League Cup and Manchester United last weekend, Guardiola's side need to find some form soon to avoid being left behind in the title race.
Their tally of three league defeats this campaign has already equalled their total from last season...
Following the defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, good feeling is hard to come by at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at present.
However, in recent years they have enjoyed significant success against City, winning four of their previous five Premier League fixtures - including a chaotic 3-2 victory when they last met in February 2022.
Spurs could become the first team to win three consecutive league matches against a side managed by Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola has lost three of his previous five meetings against Antonio Conte in all competitions.
This makes the Italian the only manager Guardiola has faced five times or more to have a better than 50% win record against him.
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