Manchester City host Tottenham at 12:30 BST on Saturday as both teams look to build on early-season wins.
The weekend meeting carries a memory-filled edge: almost a dozen years have passed since the sides produced a historic clash at the Etihad, when City ran out 6-0 winners. To give fans a fun trip down memory lane, this piece challenges readers to name as many players as they can from the two starting XIs from that famous game. You’ve got seven minutes to test your recall and spot who contributed to that standout result.
Beyond the nostalgia, all eyes will be on how the teams line up and approach the fixture. City will want to reinforce their home form and push on, while Spurs will be eager to show they can translate early-season momentum into another strong display away from their own ground.
Readers’ point of view adds a playful angle to the weekend preview, and the historical angle gives fans a talking point as they watch two high-caliber teams go head-to-head. If you want to get even more value from the piece, consider adding a quick sidebar with a brief historical note about that 6-0 game, then a short explainer on what this match could mean for either side’s start to the campaign. A hopeful takeaway: big moments in the past can fuel belief that this game might produce another memorable chapter in this rivalry.