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 1-0 West Ham
14 min: West Ham building from deep here but their retained possession could bring a sense of calm to the game which the visitors need.
Newcastle have started with high tempo and haven’t let up since the goal.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
11 min: A cross into the box has too much on it for Antonio to get to.
Newcastle goal kick.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
11 min: The initial corner kick didn’t create much but the hosts managed the get the ball back into the box but no one could get a foot to it.
West Ham now on the counter,
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
10 min: And all the pressure has earned Newcastle a corner.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
9 min: Newcastle are playing fluidly in the final third of the pitch now.
The opportunities aren’t paying off at the moment but they are certainly in the driver’s seat.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
8 min: West Ham are trying to piece something together but Newcastle are so confident after Wilson’s goal.
They need to steady the ship if they want an equaliser.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
6 min: The crowd’s presence is definitely being felt every time Newcastle have the ball.
The players will be loving the electric atmosphere in the ground after that early goal.
Wilson now has nine goals in 11 games against the Hammers.
Premier League: Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
4 min: West Ham’s defence fell apart as Saint-Maximin crossed in a perfect ball to find Wilson who heads home.
What a start!
GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 West Ham
4 min: What a great goal for Newcastle!
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