Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of runaway leaders Manchester City's clash with Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens are targeting a 16th straight league victory that would see them move 14 points clear of second-placed Manchester United, who are not in action until Sunday at West Brom. Kick off 17:30 GMT.
Premier League / Matchday 18
Etihad Stadium / 16.12.2017
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- I. Gündogan(14')
- K. De Bruyne(70')
- R. Sterling(80', 90')
- C. Eriksen(90+3')
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Updated 16/12/2017 at 19:24 GMT
51'
Delph booked for hacking down Trippier on the right.
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F. Delph
Manchester City
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Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against1
50'
STAT: Kane has seven goals in seven Premier League away matches for Spurs this term.
49'
Spurs looking more dangerous already in this half. Kane powers forward on the break but overcooks his pass towards Son on the right.
48'
Superb defending from Sane. Kane floats a lovely cross to Son, who sees what looks like a clear-cut chance stolen away by the alert Sane.
47'
Interesting that referee Craig Pawson gave a penalty for a push in the Merseyside derby, but didn't point to the spot when Rose put hands on Mangala's back in the first half. Replays and analysis showing the official's view wasn't clear for the Mangala one.
2nd Half
46'
KICK OFF! Spurs restart the contest.
End of 1st Half
45+2'
HT: City 1-0 Spurs. Gundogan's free header gives the Citizens a deserved interval lead. The hosts have dominated and also seen a couple of penalty appeals turned down.
45+1'
Gundogan has a pop from 25 yards but sees his low effort well saved by Lloris down to his left.
45'
Two minutes added. Would have been a harsh spot kick to be fair, but you've seen them given as well.
44'
Aguero on the charge for City. He jinks into the right side of the box, shimmies past his man and sees a shot blocked by Rose's arm. The referee waves away the Argentine's appeals.
43'
As it stands, City will go 14 points clear at the summit with a 16th straight league success. Spurs need to raise it up a notch or two in the second half to stop that.
42'
Fernandinho lifts a lovely pass to the far post for Aguero, who miscues his volley from eight yards out. Lloris drops gratefully on the ball and then looks up to see the flag was up anyway.
41'
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40'
PEP V POCH: Guardiola has won five and lost just two of their 11 competitive meetings.
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38'
Otamendi cautioned for catching Kane with a high boot.
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N. Otamendi
Manchester City
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks1
37'
PHOTO: City joy.
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36'
35'
Kane takes a pass from Eriksen from the left and curves a low 25-yard shot just wide. A warning for the hosts that Spurs are still in this despite their dominance.
34'
City come again. This time Aguero motors towards the area before dragging a 20-yarder just wide of Lloris' left-hand post.
33'
Sane inches away from racing in to make it two. He takes a heavy touch as he flies towards goal, allowing Lloris to come out and thwart him.
32'
Some respite for Spurs as play is halted for Trippier to receive some treatment. He should be OK to continue.