.Matches with Mourinho and Guardiola in opposing dugouts almost demand that as much attention be focused on the managers as the clubs, and both will be looking to crown celebratory weeks here - Mourinho having passed his one-year anniversary as Spurs boss and Guardiola after finally putting pen to paper on a new two-year contract at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.

Arguably the two highest-profile managers in football have faced off in Clasicos and Manchester derbies before, with Guardiola enjoying the better of their past meetings.

Indeed, Mourinho's 10 defeats to Guardiola-led teams are more than he has suffered against any other manager, while Guardiola himself has only beaten Manuel Pellegrini more often as an opposing boss.

The dynamics may be a little different heading into Saturday's showdown, though, with Tottenham flying high and belief beginning to grow that they could launch a genuine title challenge this season - just one year after finishing 40 points off the pace.

There is still a long way to go, of course, but the signs were promising before the international break, with Spurs embarking on the longest current unbeaten run in the league and picking up 17 points from the 21 on offer in that time.

slawormiir:
Damnnn
Man u go collect

Angelfrost:
...And it begins...

Spurs should please hand them the same treatment given to their neighbors.

Demystify and destroy the Manchester clubs!!!