Eliaquim Mangala is relishing the challenge against Tottenham star Harry Kane as Manchester City travel to White Hart Lane on Sunday.

The £32million signing is set to make his third consecutive start in the absence of injured Vincent Kompany and is looking forward to the challenge of coming up against Kane who has 20 Premier League goals and 30 in all competitions this season.

"As for Kane, he has a very good season," Mangala told City's official website. "He is young and I think that for us it's more challenging and exciting to play against a player who is in such a rich vein of form.

"It's a test for us because he has scored a lot of goals against very good defences so it will be a busy afternoon, I'm sure.

"I think it will be a good game and I intend to win my battles to ensure we travel home with three points."