Former Arsenal player, Charlie Nicholas has tipped Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie.
He also predicted Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to defeat FC Porto 2-0 in today’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Anfield.
Nicholas told Sky Sports: “Man City are getting the job done. Tottenham have got the glamour of the new stadium and this should be a spectacular night. They are an attack-minded side. Do they have to win the football match? Probably not.
“Man City have been resting and teasing teams at the moment, and there is an efficiency about them. Tottenham could get caught up in the drama of the new stadium, but nothing changes for Man City. The form of Kevin De Bruyne gives City an edge at the moment. Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Manchester City.”
On the Liverpool vs Porto game, Nicholas said: “Liverpool are doing the business collectively. Everyone is saying this is a cracking draw for them. At Anfield they are creating a big noise at the moment and are getting results.
“I think this is another one of those nights and the Anfield crowd will spur them on. ‘It will not be as easy as some people will think. I think a 2-0 result is a comfortable first-leg scoreline and will put them through in the end. Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Porto.”
Meanwhile, the kick-off time for all the matches is 8pm.
