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 2-1 West Ham
45 min: An early chance for Newcastle as Murphy controlled the ball in the last third of the pitch.
The play came to life through Saint-Maximin but his cross into the box had too much on it to give West Ham a goal kick.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
We are back underway in this one.
There has been some cracking goals so far and it feels as though there will be a few more to come.
Saint-Maximin has been all over the pitch for Newcastle so far, will he be involved in another score here? We will find out in the next 45.
Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
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Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
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Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
And here is how Murphy put Newcastle back in the lead.
Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
Well what a start to the match!
The action was tense and lively from the off with Newcastle's Wilson giving his team an early lead after heading home a cross from Saint-Maximin.
West Ham then came to life as they equalised through Cresswell but Newcastle weren't going to let them have the last say in the half as Murphy scored in 40th minute.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 + 2 min: The corner doesn’t work but the cross that comes back in sees Krafth just hit it wide.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 + 1 min: Newcastle corner as Almiron makes a great break.
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