Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League as Pep Guardiola faces the unprecedented scenario of attempting to end a four-game losing run in all competitions.The champions were stunned by Brighton before the international break to leave City trailing Liverpool by five points.

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been ruled out for up to a month in a fresh injury blow ahead of tonight’s visit of Tottenham.Kovacic picked up an injury on international duty with Croatia and will miss Saturday’s home Premier League match.