Tottenham 0-2 Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Erling Haaland's double sends champions top and above Arsenal... to the delight of Spurs fans!

It's time to do my best Andrea Bocelli impression and say goodbye.

The title race is nearly at its end, and after tonight, it seems like the Premier League trophy may be heading back to Manchester.

It's not over yet, but I bet to Arsenal fans it feels like it is. The Gunners sit two points shy of City now with just the final day to look forward to. If Pep Guardiola's men get the job done, a historic fourth consecutive title will be theirs.

We did not have the privilege of seeing vintage Manchester City today, however, you could argue they were the version of themselves they needed to be.

Erling Haaland's second-half brace left Tottenham in the mud, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega pulled off some magical stops to ensure City's sheet stayed clean.

The result didn't hasn't quite decided the title race yet, but it has ended a different battle - the fight for the top four.

Tottenham now can wave goodbye to Champions League football next season. They can no longer officially catch Aston Villa, and the Birmingh-based side are back in Europe's elite. A truly incredible story.

Right, the time has come for me to shoot, so I'd like to thank you all, as always, for following our coverage today.

It's been a blast, ciao!

Manchester City fans are going to enjoy this graphic.

The Citizens are two points clear of Arsenal going into the final day, and they are going to be hard to budge now.

Is this how it will look come Sunday evening?

I think it's time you hear from one of our esteemed reporters, don't you?

Mail Sport's Chief Sports Writer, Oliver Holt, was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch that strange 90 minutes unfold.

It's, as always, a brilliant.

To read Oliver's match story on Mail+, click below:

Look, it wasn't the best of matches in the scheme of things, but Manchester City won't care one bit.

They just did what they always do, take their chances and get the job done.

It was an even game, and you can see that by the statistics, but the only stat that matters is the scoreline.

And the table...

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham boss, in his post-match press conference:

I think the last 48 hours have revealed the foundations are fairly fragile. Outside the club, inside the club, everywhere. It has been an interesting exercise. It's just my observations. I’m not going to tell you more. You can make your own assessment of what happened.

I’ve obviously misread the situation in terms of what is important in the side's endeavour to become a winning team.

Oh, how Pep Guardiola has craved this win.

There are not many places that strike fear into Guardiola, but before tonight, the Tottenham Hotspur stadium was one of them.

Prior to kick-off, City were yet to score, or get a point, in a Premier League match at the stadium.

However, that is the case no longer. When it mattered most, City broke the hoodoo.

Guardiola can be at peace with Tottenham away now.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, speaking to Sky Sports:

It was good. In these types of games emotions are there and you cannot always perform your best. It depends on the intensity and quality the opponent brings to the game, they were playing to qualify for the Champions League.

They (Tottenham) are an exceptional team, physical, intense, well managed, good with and without the ball. We knew it was going to be difficult but in the bad moments we were there and our keepers do the job. At the end in the right moment we punish them.

On Stefan Ortega's performance:

He has done this since he arrived. We saw the level of keeper he is. He makes incredible saves and does it so many times. Spurs are so fast with Kulusevski, Maddison, Son, Johnson, and the runs of Porro and Sarr, they have a lot of weapons. We knew we had to suffer but it gives us a life to go again one more game at home on Sunday.

On the job not being complete:

Yes, they are not celebrating anything. Happy of course, relieved because we wanted to arrive at the last game. We know we have a job to do and the fans will support us of course. To win Wimbledon, tennis players say the serve to win is the most difficult. We need to prepare well, focus, and try again.

It's clear to see how much that win meant to Manchester City.

Some players didn't hold back in showing their affection to one another. It's what true teammates do.

It's not quite Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, but as a team they sure are close.

Team Chemistry wins you titles!

Kyle Walker, Manchester City defender, speaking to Sky Sports:

It was very difficult with the emotions riding on it but the lads did the job they needed to do. It is one step closer. You have to take every game as it comes. We had a job to do tonight but we know how things can swing.

We prepare, we recover and West Ham is another final and hopefully we can go and make history for this great club. It is not job done by a million miles. Hopefully we can get the win. If I didn't enjoy the pressure, I would be in the wrong job and the wrong team.

Last night, I couldn't sleep. They (Arsenal fans) tried to set fireworks off but we weren't there, they missed us. I can't describe the feeling when we went 2-0 up. It was an unusual game but we are competitors. Spurs could have gone and got the Champions League. You could see they were putting everything on the line to win the game.

It's not just been a great night for Manchester City.

With Tottenham losing today, their dreams of Champions League football next season have been crushed.

You know what that means, Aston Villa are back in the big time after 41 years away.

Their five-point gap to Spurs with just one match to go means a party has begun in Birmingham.

They have been incredible under Unai Emery this season, fully deserved.

At this time of the season, Manchester City just don't slip up.

Manchester City are now unbeaten in 22 consecutive Premier League games, winning 18 of them.

They have not lost a Premier League game in 2024, winning 15 and drawing three.

However, there is some good news for Arsenal fans...

The last two teams to make as long an unbeaten start to a calendar year, Liverpool in 20022, and Chelsea in 2008, have failed to go on to win the title in that same year.

Gunners, you've got to take that and run!

Micah Richards, Premier League winner with Manchester City, on Sky Sports:

There's always a big moment in a title race, and (Stefan) Ortega's save from Son (Heung-Min) was just absolutely magnificent. You see the spirit here. You see the team. They've got the know-how, they've got the knowledge.

They just deliver in the vital moments. It's the mentality, it's tactically. Everything about this team is just great.

How does that song by Daft Punk go... 'One More Time'.

That's a song I am sure Manchester City players will be using as their mantra for the next week.

City just need one more win and they will have secured an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title.

They just know how to get the job done. When push comes to shove, City come out on top.

I'm annoyed though. Only because I can't get Daft Punk out of my head now...

Erling Haaland is an absolute machine!

Since returning from injury, Haaland has scored seven goals in just four games to streak ahead in the Golden Boot race.

As you can see by the statistic below, he scores at nearly a rate of one goal per game. He has netted 63 Premier League goals in his first 65 appearances, Mental.

His brace today is surely one of his two most important goals for the club. He just turns up when Manchester City need him most.

Virtually unstoppable.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Extraordinary contribution from Ortega for City tonight. He’s won them the league here….kind of…

Wow, what a performance from Stefan Ortega.

It's not often a substitute goalkeeper comes on and takes all the plaudits, but Ortega deserves them.

He may just be the reason Manchester City win the title if they lift it next week.

He made some big saves when City were under the cosh. The stop from Son Heung-Min when he raced through was sensational.

When you look back for title-winning moments, that is certainly one. He will be watching that save in bed all night!

They may not have won it yet, but who would bet against them now.

Rodri, Manchester City midfielder, speaking to Sky Sports:

It's unbelievable. We know it's one more game, but what we did today was incredible. The substitutions, Stefan (Ortega) saved us.

We have the best striker in the world and Stefan was simply incredible. I have no words. Watch this, it's unbelievable, making history again.

MANCHESTER CITY ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE TITLE!

The away end bursts into celebration as the whistle is blown on their biggest hurdle of the season.

City were not at their best, but they didn't need to be. Pep Guardiola's side just know how to get the job done.

Erling Haaland's second-half double does the job, but a special mention must go to Stefan Ortega. His saves have perhaps one City the title.

A fourth consecutive Premier League title is within touching distance for the Citizens.

The Manchester City away supporters are singing 'Champions again.'

They are probably right, they are surely just one match away now, and they can almost touch the trophy.

I'm sure all Arsenal fans have turned the television off...

No hat-trick for Erling Haaland then.

The Norweigan striker is coming off, and while he plods to the sidelines the Manchester City fans in the corner serenade him.

Julian Alvarez replaces him.

Tottenham fans are happy, they are singing louder than they have all evening. I think I know why.

There will be 10 added minutes by the way, it was revealed just before Erling Haaland's second goal.

In addition, 16-year-old Mikey Moore has come on for Tottenham for his senior debut.

WHAT A PENALTY!

Erling Haaland smashes the ball into the top left-hand corner with a crazy amount of power.

The away end is in raptures, and so are the celebrations on the pitch.

Manchester City are on the cusp of another title!

Oh, Pedro Porro...

Manchester City have the chance to wrap things up as Porro takes out Jeremy Doku in the area.

This is a huge moment, can Erling Haaland kill the game off?

And maybe even the title race...

Oh my word, was that the moment for Tottenham!

Manuel Akanji accidentally heads the ball into the path of Son Hueng-Min and he is through one-on-one.

He has to score, he normally does, but Stefan Ortega races out to smother the ball.

I can't believe it and neither can Pep Guardiola. he drops to the floor, I'm guessing in relief.

One last throw of the dice from Tottenham.

Oliver Skipp and Giovani Lo Celso come on for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Pape Sarr.

Can they change things?

After a spell of Spurs pressure, it seems Manchester City are gaining control again.

Josko Gvardiol gets caught in between wanting to shoot or pass to Jeremy Doku.

He chooses the latter but his pass is under hit and the hosts get it clear.

Knowing his form, maybe this time he should have gone for goal...

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

If City hold on here and win on Sunday they will clinch the league on the back of ten consecutive wins.

Last season it was 12. This has not traditionally been normal. City have normalised it. Remarkable.

Why didn't Dejan Kulusevksi pass the ball there?

I know he wants to score but that is silly. The ball breaks to him on the byline again but decides to shoot instead of square the ball for a Spurs shirt to fire home.

Obviously, Stefan Ortega saves comfortably.

Dejan Kulusevksi really wants to score today.

This time he decides to let loose outside the area after receiving a corner to feet.

His effort looks good but he bends the ball comfortably over the bar in the end. He probably should do better.

I didn't know Manuel Akanji was that fast...

Brennan Johnson looks like he is away and in on goal, but Akanji just glides across and nabs the ball off him.

That just looked way too easy for him. He barely breaks a sweat!

Oh, I thought Tottenham were level!

Dejan Kulusevksi loves a goal against Manchester City and he looks like he is about to get one as the ball bounces to him just a few yards from goal.

However, Stefan Ortega does really well to prevent the ball from squeezing under him.

That's huge!

Mateo Kovacic desperately attempts to stop a quick Tottenham free-kick, and the referee doesn't like that, so he books him.

That's one of those silly yellow cards you can do without if you are Manchester City.

Ederson is not happy about it, but Manchester City are playing it safe with him, and he is substituted.

Stefan Ortega comes on for the fourth time in place of him this season.

Just as the Brazilian keeper comes off he visibly shows his discontent by kicking the advertising hoardings with anger.

Ederson is not the only player coming off, so is Kevin De Bruyne. Jeremy Doku replaces him.

Ederson is on his feet which is good news.

After being monitored by the medical staff he is going to play on.

His first act is to slip over while taking the free-kick.

Ederson is on the ground after a challenge from Cristian Romero and the latter is booked.

The players on the pitch look worried and the doctors have raced onto the pitch.

It's a head injury and Ederson is immobile.

This is the loudest the stadium has been all night.

It seems the goal has given the Tottenham fans a license to start singing.

All the songs are about Arsenal, unsurprisingly.

Kevin De Bruyne is rolling around in agony.

The Belgian midfielder looks to break and paper Sarr scrapes his foot down the back of his Achilles.

I'm not surprised he is in pain. However, it looks like he is going to be OK after some treatment.

Manchester City's arch-nemesis is on the pitch.

Dejan Kulusevski loves a goal against City and Ange Postecoglou has decided to give him a chance to score another.

Rodrigo Bentancur is the man who makes way, and he is a very angry man...

Tottenham fans respond to going behind by singing 'Are you watching Arsenal?'.

I'm sure they are, and I'm sure they are in pain right now looking at the scoreline.

MANCHESTER CITY HAVE A PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL AWAY AT TOTTENHAM!

Erling Haaland may have just delivered Manchester City another Premier League title.

He never lets City down, and neither does Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian fires the ball across the six-yard box for Haaland to tap home.

I imagine all Arsenal fans just sunk into their sofas in despair.

This half is already much better from both sides.

This time Tottenham forge forward and Son Heung-Min tries to scoop the ball over Ederson, but he fails to do so.

It turns out the whistle is blown anyway, but it's still much better football.

I have already heard Kevin De Buryne's name more in the first three minutes of the second half than I did all of the first.

He fires in a lovely bending cross into the area, but it just flies over Phil Foden in the area.

He looks up for it, which is worrying for any Arsenal fans watching.

Oh my word, it's another fantastic save from Guglielmo Vicario!

The ball breaks for Kevin De Bruyne in the area, he is in so much space, you just expect the net to ripple.

He pulls the trigger and the balls flies toward goal, but Viacrios leaps across to keep the score level.

Incredible once again from the Italian keeper.

Manchester City are going through an intense on-the-pitch huddle before play gets underway.

They know they have to be at it from the whistle at the start of this second half.

Well, there is that whistle. City get us back underway.

I bet Arsenal fans are in bits.

As things stand, they are 45 minutes away from going into the final day top of the Premier League, on goal difference.

Sometimes, though, it's the hope that kills you...

Jack Gaughan, Mail Sport, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Rodri clipping a ball straight out of play summed up City’s half.

Micah Richards, Premier League winner with Manchester City, speaking about Guglielmo Vicario's save, on Sky Sports:

It's one of the best saves I have seen all season, wow.

This match has been low on quality.

Not many notable things have happened, bar the Phil Foden chance that was saved by Guglielmo Vicario.

It was a fantastic save, game-changing perhaps. However, he has not had much else to do.

Will things liven up in the second half?

What a strange 45 minutes that was.

It's one of the oddest matches I have watched. The atmosphere is one reason for that, but also just the general play.

Manchester City seem miles off it. They are misplacing passes, and inviting Spurs onto them at times.

However, Tottenham aren't much better.

The happiest team at half-time isn't even playing tonight, and that's Arsenal.

This stadium just does weird things to Manchester City...

They have been so poor in this first-half, Rodri and Bernardo Silva both give the ball away.

However, they still find a way into the box and Silva looks like he is about to find the top corner, but Radu Dragusin miraculously gets his body in the way.

City must hate playing here.

Rodrigo Bentancur, what is that?

The Uruguayan midfielder breaks free and has options, but picks out the Manchester City player...

That was very poor, that was a decent chance.

Pedro Porro gives the referee daggers after he penalises him for a foul on Phil Foden.

Not sure why, it was a blatant foul.

Then Kevin De Bruyne swings in a poor set-piece straight into the arms of Guglielmo Vicario.

I think the goals have gone to Josko Gvardiol's head...

The ball is sent to the back post and he tries to acrobatically volley the ball home instead of squaring it for Erling Haaland.

Although it's a decent try, the ball flies over the bar.

I think he should maybe pass to the Premier League top scorer next time, don't you?

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg really is everywhere, he has now popped up on the left-wing.

The Dane shows exactly why he has never played there after James Maddison plays a lovely disguised ball through to him.

It takes two seconds to give the ball away...

Phil Foden gets absolutely clattered by Rodrigo Bentancur, but the referee gives advantage.

It takes a minute, but eventually, Bentancur is shown a yellow card, and rightly so. He flies into that challenge.

I wouldn't want to get tackled like that!

Brennan Johnson seems like Tottenham's best outlet at the moment.

He gets on the ball on the right-hand side and drives into the area. His cross causes Ederson problems as he spills the ball for a corner.

However, from the set-piece, Son Heung-Min spurns a volley well wide.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

We don’t say this often but….Man City are not playing terribly well. Question is: Are Spurs good enough to take advantage?

The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is like if you chose the crowd noise option on TV during the Covid-19 campaign.

It doesn't quite sound real at times, and you can still hear the players screaming at each other.

Pep Guardiola is screaming at his players!

It's because Manchester City are suddenly under the cosh here, but luckily for them, Tottenham just don't want to pull the trigger.

They are starting to worry the City backline.

That is lovely from Josko Gvardiol!

Tottenham hit Manchester City on the counter and Rodrigo Bentancur looks for Brennan Johnson as he steams into the box.

His cross is intercepted into the path of Pedro Porro, but Gvardiol knicks the ball and dances around the Spaniard.

Incredible feet there from the Croatian defender.

Kyle Walker gets in again!

Tottenham just keep leaving him open, and he gets the ball on the right-hand side for a third time inside 22 minutes.

However, just like before, his pass lets him down. He is causing Spurs all sorts of bother.

Jack Gaughan, Mail Sport, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Pep Guardiola going mad at Mateo Kovacic – and then Kevin De Bruyne – after City get themselves in a muddle when they should’ve used a completely free Josko Gvardiol on the counter attack.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is all over the place.

One minute he is shaking the ball through to Phil Foden, and the next he is the furthest Spurs player up the pitch trying to hold up the ball.

He loses it. Not his best night, so far.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Spurs seem to have forgotten that Kyle Walker is playing.

WOW! Guglielmo Vicario, take a bow.

The Italian goalkeeper makes a sensational stop to deny Phil Foden as he looks certain to score.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a lucky man. It's his shank that sends the ball into Foden's path.

Incredible save.

Mickey van de Ven pulls a Phill Jones-esque face as the ball hits him in the face.

Spurs are then in all sorts of bother from a corner, Vicrio can't punch it clear, but they get away with it.

While it is not a weird atmosphere, it is eerily quiet.

Manchester City have settled and are starting to stroke the ball around with authority.

Kyle Walker gets acres of space again on the right, being fed by Phil Foden, but his cross is poor.

He had so much time, he had to do better there.

Ok, so the atmosphere is not as weird as I thought it would be.

Yes, it's not particularly loud like it would normally be for this game, but it's not like Tottenham fans are willing Manchester City on.

They are roaring their side forward when they can.

That was so close!

Manchester City come to life. Rodri pings the ball over the top to Kyle Walker, who pulls it back to Kevin De Bruyne.

The Belgian pulls the trigger and his strike takes a huge deflection and narrowly drifts past the post.

However, the flag is up. Walker went too soon...

That is gorgeous football from Tottenham.

They have started brightly, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg plays a stunning switch of play to get Spurs on their way.

They work the ball to Rodrigo Bentancur, and he stings the palms of Ederson with a powerful strike.

That's enough evidence to show that Tottenham are going to go for it.

Ooooh, was that really a foul?

Erling Haaland battles with Cristian Romero and wins it, he is through on goal.

However, the referee blows for a foul on the Argentine centre-back, which is interesting.

I think that was soft...

Tottenham are enjoying their fair share of the ball so far, and Pape Sarr wins the first free-kick of the game.

The Tottenham fans are singing 'Stand up if you hate Arsenal'. I feel like there will be many anti-Gunners chants tonight.

Maybe I spoke too soon. The Tottenham fans have found their voice and are backing their side.

The home side get the ball rolling, can they spring a shock against Manchester City?

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Pep Guardiola is wearing his lucky fisherman’s jumper again. I hope it’s had a spin through the wash since that hot day at Fulham at the weekend.

The atmosphere isn't exactly vibrant, right now.

The teams come out to a tame clap from the Tottenham fans, you just know their stomachs are in knots.

However, Manchester City fans are singing very loudly, but are rudely interrupted by the Premier League anthem.

Tottenham seem to hobble to the finish line at times.

They have lost two of their last three final home league games. I bet this statistic will please Tottenham fans.

I know, it feels weird saying that.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

The end is near of what should still be seen as a progressive season for Spurs. Better football. Better league position. Hope. Not a bad return from Ange Postecoglou’s first season.

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham manager, speaking to Sky Sports:

One thing you have to do is concentrate on the football and not all the other stuff that's been talked about. They're (Manchester City) a top team. They're always at their best at this time of the year, something we need to try and strive for.

We're gonna have to be at our best. The thing for us is that, when we've taken it to the top teams this year, we haven't always come out on top. We've given them a scare, and that's what we're trying to do today.

Kick-off is edging closer.

The players are just finishing off their warm-ups, and the anticipation is building.

Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, told Sky Sports that 'the whole world is watching', and he is absolutely right.

It's a monumental clash, and it's not long until we see it get underway.

Jack Gaughan, Mail Sport, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Wondering how City approach this tonight. Do they contain and try to control the night early on, just to see what the atmosphere is like, or just go for it and try to get it done early on?

Tottenham are still in the hunt for a top-four spot... just about.

They are five points behind Aston Villa after the Villans draw yesterday, and could close the gap to two with a win tonight.

The fact they are still in with a chance of Champions League football is amazing considering their form. Win tonight, and you just never know.

Easier said than done...

Kyle Walker, Manchester City defender, on Sky Sports:

There is a lot on the line, we have had tough games here and it is going to be another tough game tonight. We need to treat this game as a final, which it is.

We have played in big games like this before, it's about keeping your composure, making sure any slight mistake doesn't happen, and go and score goals at the other end.

We will just go and be us, that is all we can ask for from the lads and us as a group of players. We will see what happens come the end of the game.

Josko Gvardiol is on fire at the moment.

When The Croatian defender signed for Manchester City, I expected to be a revelation... but at the back.

However, after taking a while to settle, the former RB Leipzig man has come into his own in front of goal.

Gvardiol has netted five goals in his last seven games for the club, including a brace at Fulham on Saturday.

He will be on the hunt for more today.

Steve, London: 'We’ll definitely have a go at them tonight and hopefully take 3 points' - Justin Baker, aged 6, Spurs captain.

Nearly got me for a moment... I must admit this comment made me chuckle.

Pep Guardiola normally doesn't struggle, but against Tottenham he does... from time to time.

Since being in charge at City, they have lost six Premier League games against Tottenham, more than against any other opponent.

Not just that, but their record at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the league is woeful.

They are yet to score in their four trips to the stadium in the League, losing all of them.

Will that run come to an end tonight?

While it's a strong Tottenham team, I can't help but be surprised to see Mickey van de Ven at left-back.

Yes, I know he played there briefly at the weekend, but he has been brilliant as a centre-back this campaign.

He certainly has the pace for it though, so it will be interesting to see his battle with Bernardo Silva

Just the one change for Manchester City, following their 4-0 thumping of Fulham.

Kyle Walker replaces the injured Nathan Ake.

Not exactly a bad person to bring into the side, eh?

Well, it's a strong Tottenham team.

Ange Postecoglou has made three changes from the team that scraped a 2-1 victory against Burnley at the weekend.

Radu Dragusin, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg all come into the side.

It seems Mickey van de Ven Is set to be deployed at left-back.

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender, on Sky Sports:

Once that whistle is blown, you're (as a player) giving everything in that game. But what won't happen is, the crowd won't take them anywhere tonight. If Spurs get anything from this game it will be all down to themselves.

Manchester City are really enjoying life at the moment.

It's fair to say they don't really get homesick, especially this time of year.

Pep Guardiola's side have won four Premier League away games on the trot, scoring 10 goals in their last three combined, while conceding none.

However, as we will go into depth later, they aren't always keen on a trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Will they be able to continue their fine form tonight?

So, the fans are starting to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

I am interested to see what kind of atmosphere there will be tonight with the predicament Tottenham fans are in.

Many season ticket holders couldn't even bear the thought of turning up tonight, so returned their tickets to the club.

It means there could be a lot of empty seats inside the stadium tonight, which is a rarity.

It's such an odd situation...

What is going through their heads?

Surely, I mean surely, as competitive professional athletes, all Tottenham want to do is win tonight...

It's an interesting situation for them to be in, but to stay focused, they may have to block out all the noise.

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender, on Sky Sports:

I can't wait for it to start just to see what the atmosphere is like. This is not unique, it's happened before, but I don't think a Spurs fan should want their team to win tonight.

I've grown up in a city with a similar rivalry and if the boot was on the other foot I think Arsenal fans would be exactly the same.

I think Ange Postecoglou has made his opinion on this subject very clear...

However, what do all of you think?

Personally, I can understand the anguish Spurs fans, but I feel when the game gets going their will to win will subside their hate of Arsenal.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham boss, speaking on Monday:

I understand rivalry, I was part of one of the biggest ones in the world in the last couple of years with Celtic and Rangers. But I will never understand if someone wants their own team to lose.

That's not what sport is about. It's not what I love about the game. What I love more than anything is the competitiveness, challenging yourself to beat someone and coming out successful. Anything outside of that, it's got nothing to do with sport.

If other people want to treat it that way, that they get pleasure from other people's misery, that's not how I've lived my life and how I perceive my role. My role is to bring success to this football club and I know 100 percent of Spurs supporters want us to win, to be successful, and win trophies. Winning will help us bring joy to 100 percent of Spurs supporters.

Did Tottenham fans ever think that they would be in this position?

It feels like the majority of their fanbase is desperate for them to lose tonight. If they win they allow Arsenal to take pole position in the title race going into the final day.

You don’t need a genius to tell you that Spurs hate the Gunners, so it makes this a very sticky situation for them.

One Spurs fan told me they are not ‘hoping’ they lose but would be ‘happy to lose’ I think that statement shows the conflict perfectly.

Most Tottenham supporters would echo that statement, but not all do.

Another fan told me they want a Spurs win, despite not wanting Arsenal to win the league because they support their team and ‘City need to do it on their own’.

Contrasting thoughts…

So, we know the title race is going to go to the final day.

However, that doesn’t mean that today won’t play a deciding factor in where the Premier League trophy ends up.

After Arsenal’s win at Old Trafford on Sunday, the Gunners sit top of the pile by one point.

A Tottenham win, or even get a draw, means Arsenal will be top going into the final day. Meanwhile, a City win means they will be two points clear and on course for a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.

This is simply a situation all Spurs fans wanted to avoid.

If Tottenham beat Manchester City tonight, their north London rivals, Arsenal, will go into the final day one point clear of the Citizens at the summit of the Premier League.

There is no doubt that the Gunners fans will be supporting Tottenham for one night only, their destiny lies in their hands.

Or does it? We have to remember, City look unstoppable now, while Tottenham are far from their best form.

Even if Spurs do make a fight of it tonight, it doesn’t guarantee that they will be able to topple the Pep Guardiola’s team of juggernauts.

If they do though, they will have done their greatest enemies a huge favour.

It’s arguably the biggest night of the season.

The build-up to tonight’s game between Tottenham and Manchester City has been bizarre, and that’s an understatement.

This game feels like it is going to decide the Premier League title race between City and Spurs’ bitter rivals, Arsenal.

However, Tottenham fans could think of nothing worse than seeing the Gunners lift the trophy aloft on Sunday, but if they beat the Citizens tonight, that becomes more than a distinct possibility.

I imagine it is going to be one of the strangest atmospheres we have seen, and the match could be the same. Stick with us to see how it will unfold.

I’m intrigued to see what will play out.