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The Preview: Spurs vs Man City
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City.
Stu James & Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday’s clash before turning their attention to the big fixtures elsewhere including Leeds vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Newcastle.
Plus, a relegation fight is well and truly on as West Ham travel to Chelsea and Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace amidst the possibility of Jean-Philippe Mateta leaving Selhurst for the City Ground.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James & Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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