Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Steve Bruce’s men take on David Moyes’ side at St James’ Park in the early kick-off
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Newcastle United entertain West Ham United in the early kick-off on the opening weekend of the Premier League.
Steve Bruce guided the Magpies to survival last season, though there were struggles along the way, and it could be another season battling near the bottom given the relative lack of investment until Joe Willock’s permanent move from Arsenal was finalised. David Moyes would love even one signing of that magnitude, after bemoaning a lack of recruits, having taken the Hammers to the brink of Champions League football last season before settling for a place in this season’s Europa League, while finishing above Arsenal and Tottenham.
And Jarrod Bowen is determined to make last season the new normal for West Ham: “What happened last season is done now. All our focus is on the new season. I feel like we will put in a good performance. Obviously, it’s the first game of the season and we want to get off on the right foot, but with what we did last season, we want to carry that form into the start of the season.
“It was obviously an unbelievable season for us to get 65 points and European football here. There was even talk at one stage about getting into the Champions League, which is a remarkable achievement for us coming from avoiding relegation the previous year. The Champions League wasn’t meant to be, but we still got Europa League, so it’s going to be good for me personally - something I have never experienced before. It’ll be really good to play in that and hopefully have a good run in it.”
Follow live updates, analysis and reaction from St James’ Park with early team news for the big game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as champions Manchester City travel to Tottenham:
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
47 min: So close for Spurs!
Dele dispossesses Fernandinho which released Moura.
He passed to Hjobjerg who’s shot was missed after he scuffed the ball.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
We are back underway in the last match of the opening Premier League weekend.
The game is wide open for either side to take it with both having dominant parts of the match.
The next 45 will decide it...
Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
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Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
Well that half told two stories.
For the first 20 minutes City were all over Spurs with shots coming at goal every few moments.
Grealish has been involved in the match, managing to win two free kicks but the opportunities haven't come off for City.
In the closing stages Spurs really took control with Son getting a few shots away.
It’s all to play for but Spurs will feel pleased they’ve managed to keep the defending champions out at half-time.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
45 min: There will be one minute added
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
44 min: Grealish tried to get the ball away to Mendy on the edge of the box but it’s stolen by Spurs.
City get the ball back and Fernandinho gets a shot away but it goes wide.
Psychologically if this stays 0-0 at half-time City will be shaken.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
42 min: The partnership of Moura and Son is working really well.
Moura gets into the box again and crosses to Son who’s shot is wide.
Spurs building well into this one.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
41 min: City’s sustained pressure has not reaped the reward of a goal but it is less surprising when you look at Pep Guardiola’s history at this stadium.
City under Guardiola have never scored here, can they get one?
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
39 min: Gundogan takes the kick and it’s handled well by Spurs as they run up pitch.
However, City close down their advances but once again Spurs get back into the box with Son who’s shot goes just wide.
He calls for a corner as the ball hit Cancelo but it’s ruled a goal kick.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
38 min: City corner after Mendy’s shot is blocked and Sterling’s attempt to get the ball in the box is deflected by Skipp.
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