Tottenham vs Manchester City: Mauricio Pochettino promises Spurs will be ‘brave’ and ‘aggressive’ in Champions League clash

Tottenham vs Manchester City: Mauricio Pochettino promises Spurs will be ‘brave’ and ‘aggressive’ in Champions League clash
Mauricio Pochettino has promised Spurs will be ‘brave’ and ‘aggressive’ from the off against Manchester City.The two teams meet at Tottenham’s new stadium for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday evening.2

Pochettino has promised aggression from the off from Spurs

And Pochettino, whose side have lost each of their past three meetings with Pep Guardiola’s men, has admitted he is wary of the threat they pose but promised his side will be look to attack from the start.“I think it’s going to be a very tough game,” the Argentine said.“City are one of the best teams in Europe, and in England. Well start the game very aggressively. We want to be aggressive. We know that very well.“Weve prepared for the games. Weve been talking about the different situations that can happen from beginning. We want to start with a high tempo.

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“We cannot guess the atmosphere. Its our second game there. The first in Champions League, which is different to the Premier League.“We hope and wish that the atmosphere is going to be amazing and tough for our opposition.Meanwhile, Stuart Pearce has claimed Man City drawing Spurs is the worst possible fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. The former City boss told talkSPORT: Itll be a fantastic game. I think its the worst possible draw for City at this stage in the competition.Im not sure Tottenham will be too enamoured by it either. But I think its going to be a very tight game.2

This will be just the second match at Tottenham’s new stadium

Tottenham have got to be in the game after the first leg. If they can take an advantage to go away from home, or stop City from scoring, then theres always pressure on City being the home side [for the] second-leg.

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