Team News Spurs Vs Man City : Iheanacho Named On Bench, Dele Starts

Published: October 02, 2016

Kelechi Iheanacho has been named on the bench for Manchester City’s match day seven Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, while Tosin Adarabioyo misses out completely.

The 19-year-old was a non-playing substitute in the Citizens last two fixtures, against Swansea City and Celtic and would be hoping to get game time today against Spurs.

The Super Eagles rising star has a good record against the London team, scoring in City’s 2-1 away loss in the Premier League in February but was not selected for the home tie due to a bruised hip.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, England star Dele Alli starts in attacking midfield .

Manchester City Starting XI : Bravo, Zabaleta (C), Otamendi, Stones, Kolarov, Fernando, Fernandinho, Silva, Sterling, Navas, Aguero

Substitutes : Caballero, Sagna, Clichy, Gundogan, Sane, Iheanacho, A. Garcia

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI : Lloris (C); Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Wanyama, Dele; Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela; Son

Substitutes : Vorm, Trippier, Davies, Dier, Winks, Nkoudou, Janssen

Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : mancity.com