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
44 min: The corner and subsequent shots from West Ham were dealt well by Newcastle.
The closest attempt came from Benrahma who’s shot went slightly wide.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
43 min: West Ham corner.
End to end stuff at St James’ Park.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
41 min: It was a great sustained bit of possession for the hosts.
Ritchie crosses in a great ball for Murphy to get a head to it.
GOAL!: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
40 min: Just as I say they are cooling off they score through Murphy
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
39 min: Newcastle may have cooled off in the latter half of this first half but Saint-Maximin certainly hasn’t.
He is absolutely everywhere for his club at the moment.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
36 min: West Ham were building well there but Benrahma is ruled offside.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
34 min: There’s ambitious shots at goal and then there is that from Hayden.
His chance goes miles over the bar.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
32 min: So close again from Clark, he is looking hungry for a goal this afternoon.
He mistimed his jump to see the game remain 1-1.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
32 min: Benrahma forces a Newcastle corner
Can they go ahead again?
Premier League: Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
30 min: Fornals’ shot goes wide but West Ham have really grown into the match and are dominant at the moment.
Newcastle look dangerous when they have the ball but the Hammers are in control.
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