Tottenham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
The champions will aim to bounce back after losing to Leicester in the Community Shield, while Nuno begins life at Spurs without Harry Kane in the squad
The Premier League champions Manchester City travel to London to face Tottenham Hotspur in their first game of their title defence. Pep Guardiola’s side strolled to their third title in four years, and added Jack Grealish for £100m to further cement their status as favourites to secure back-to-back titles.
While another blockbuster move for Spurs captain Harry Kane could yet materialise, with the England forward eyeing a move away amid a transition this summer and Nuno Espirito Santo taking over. Spurs will have to contend with playing in this season’s Europa Conference League too, though pre-season has shown some positive signs, while Leicester City defeated the Cityzens in the Community Shield, which could prompt a reaction here.
Guardiola is fearful of another slow start to the season, having dropped points in five of the opening eight games last term: “Before, it was four or five weeks for preparation in pre-season, now (Thursday) is the first day we were all together. It is completely different. It is similar to last season when we played against Wolves without any friendly games having been played. People asked me how the team was and I didn’t know! I hadn’t seen them. That is why the mentality, and being strong in the head will be important.
“We know we are still a way from our best condition. We couldn’t have a pre-season for 75 or 80 per cent of the players but the most important thing we did last season was adjust, adapt and not complain. Day by day, week by week, game by game, we rejoined the players to the team dynamic and put them in the best condition. That’s why we had success last season because we did not cry in the beginning.”
Follow live updates, analysis and reaction from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with build-up to the big game and updates from the end of Newcastle vs West Ham:
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
80 min: A long passage of play from West Ham sees over 20 passes by their box.
It ends with Fornals’ shot being collected by Woodman.
Fun fact for you, Woodman is Gareth Southgate’s godson. The England manager is at St James’ Park watching the match.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
78 min: Rice has done incredibly well to intercept a pass in the midfield.
His run gets the Hammers in the box but Coufal’s cross is blocked.
Newcastle win the ball back and they play it Fraser in front of goal who’s chance goes wide.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
75 min: Ritchie again under the spotlight as his arm hits the face of Coufal.
The foul is looked at by VAR but nothing is given.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
75 min: Rice is straight back into the action as he drives West Ham upfield and cross into the box.
His attempt has too much on it to come off in a goal. The visitors have now played the ball back to the midfield.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
73 min: Benrahma again gets West Ham in a great position in the box but Fernandes does really well to clear from the line.
There’s now been a collision in the midfield as Rice says he got cramp as he commits a fouls on Saint-Maximin. Both players now back on their feet.
Tottenham vs Man City: Confirmed line-ups
The teams are in for the late match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - no Harry Kane for Spurs. He is left out of the squad, deemed not ready for involvement. Son is up front, with Dele Alli starting too.
Jack Grealish does play for City though, starting along with Riyad Mahrez, Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling.
TOT: Lloris; Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon; Skipp, Hojbjerg; Bergwijn, Dele, Lucas; Son
MCI: Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Ake, Mendy; Fernandinho, Gundogan; Grealish, Mahrez, Torres; Sterling
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
71 min: Newcastle on the attack as Murphy crosses in but no one is there to collect.
Ritchie gets the ball but his efforts end in West Ham winning back possession.
It has been all Hammers in this half, they have responded perfectly to going into half-time 2-1 down.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
69 min: Newcastle substitution as Shelvey comes off for Fraser.
You feel Shelvey’s yellow contributed to this change.
GOAL! Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
66 min: ANTONIO!
Benrahma collects a huge long range pass. He delays his cross to Antonio who sprints into space and finishes the shot perfectly to put his team two goals clear.
That will be even sweeter for him after missing that penalty
Premier League: Newcastle 2-3 West Ham
65 min: Do Newcastle have a response here?
They have no2 conceded two goals in the second half with no reply so far.
West Ham have all the momentum with Benrahma finding himself in front of goal with a chance saved and Bowen also has a shot blocked.
It’s all Hammers at the moment.
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