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Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City team news: James Maddison set to return

James Maddison could make his return from injury for Tottenham in Friday's FA Cup tie against Manchester City, says manager Ange Postecoglou.

Midfielder Maddison has been absent since November with an ankle issue.

Tottenham defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are fit, while City striker Erling Haaland is close to returning but is not yet available.

Spurs host City in the fourth-round tie at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (20:00 GMT).

Postecoglou said of Maddison that "there aren't too many in the league that are like him".

He added: "It just helps our ability to prepare for the challenges ahead.