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:
Newcastle vs West Ham team news
Newcastle XI: Woodman; Krafth, Fernandez, Clark; Murphy, Shelvey, Hayden, Almiron, Ritchie; Wilson, Saint-Maximin
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma; Antonio
Premier League: Newcastle vs West Ham
Joe Willock may not be available for Newcastle for their Premier League opener today but the signing will make an impact in their campaign.
Willock has spoken about how Steve Bruce’s side is the right place for him.
He said: “I’m buzzing to be here. I loved my time here last season and I’m really happy to be back and to be a Newcastle United player.
“Leaving Arsenal is obviously a big step, and I’d like to thank everyone involved with the club for all their support over the years, but this is the right move to the right club at the right time for me.
“I only got one chance to play in front of a smaller number of Newcastle fans as a home player last season, so I can’t wait to step out in front of a packed St. James’ Park and experience that atmosphere.”
Joe Willock feels Newcastle are the right club at the right time for him
The 21-year-old will be available to face Aston Villa next weekend.
Premier League: Newcastle vs West Ham
West Ham had an impressive season last term and the club are aiming to continue their good form in this campaign.
A key part of that for Jarrod Bowen is to focus on the future and not dwell on the past seasons of fighting to stay in the top flight.
Bowen said: “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.”
Jarrod Bowen urges West Ham to focus on future
The Hammers get under way with a trip to Newcastle on Sunday
Breaking news: Germany legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75
Sad news this afternoon as it is has just been reported that Bayern Munich and Germany star Gerd Muller has died at the age of 75.
Bayern confirmed the news and wrote in a statement: “Today the world of FC Bayern stands still. The German record champions and its entire fan base mourn Gerd Müller who died early Sunday morning at the age of 75.
“Gerd Müller made history with the German record champions and the German national team. He scored an unbelievable 566 goals in 607 competitive games for FC Bayern and set the unprecedented record of 365 goals in the Bundesliga, he also secured the top scorer seven times. For the DFB selection, he scored 68 times in 62 missions.”
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Germany and Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75
Known as ‘Der Bomber’, Muller was one of Germany’s greatest ever strikers, scoring 68 times for the national team and 523 times for Bayern, as their all-time leading scorer
Premier League: Newcastle vs West Ham
The Hammers have only added one significant signing this summer and manager David Moyes is growing frustrated at the lack of progress in the transfer window.
Moyes said: “It has been a difficult window because the market in general is very quiet. There has been money spent at the top end but it has been quiet overall.
“We hope to add to it. I don’t think West Ham supporters are frustrated, I think they’re realising how good the team has been.
“So many will be coming back to see new players who they’ve not seen for the last 18 months who have been doing really well.”
West Ham trying to add to squad: David Moyes frustrated by lack of signings
The Hammers have only brought in Alphonse Areola and Craig Dawson so far despite qualifying for the Europa League.
Premier League: Newcastle vs West Ham
Steve Bruce has said Callum Wilson is crucial to Newcastle’s Premier League season and is aiming to protect him throughout their campaign.
The manager said: “He scored 12 goals in something like 24, 26 appearances – something like that.
“By those statistics alone, you can see how crucial he is, so it’s vitally important that he stays well, he stays fit. That’s the big thing because from last Christmas, he’s had two or three hamstrings, which is a concern.
“He’s worked tirelessly through the summer to make sure that they’re strengthened, and when you’re explosive like he is, of course you always prone to it – (Allan) Saint-Maximin is the same.
“He’s crucial to us. We need our big players available. For too long last year we didn’t have them and it’s fair to say we struggled without them.”
Steve Bruce to wrap Newcastle’s Callum Wilson in cotton wool through new season
The £20million signing scored 12 goals in his first season on Tyneside.
Premier League: Newcastle vs West Ham
What an opening weekend of the Premier League it has been so far!
Stand-out results have seen newly promoted Brentford defeating Arsenal 2-0 and Manchester United thrashing Leeds United 5-1.
And it isn’t over yet as Newcastle take on West Ham and Tottenham face Manchester City.
We will have all the action for you so stay tuned, the first kick-off comes at 2pm.
Newcastle vs West Ham prediction
West Ham impressed last season but Newcastle will have the backing of a rocking St James’ Park. Newcastle 1-1 West Ham.
Newcastle vs West Ham predicted line-ups
Newcastle: Woodman; Fernandez, Lascelles, Schar; Murphy, Hayden, S Longstaff, Almiron, Ritchie; Wilson, Saint-Maximin.
West Ham: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio.
Newcastle vs West Ham team news
Newcastle did not sign Joe Willock in time to be registered for this game, but Steve Bruce’s biggest headache is in goal where Martin Dubravka is injured and Karl Darlow is recovering from the coronavirus, paving the way for 24-year-old Freddie Woodman to start.
West Ham are without Manuel Lanzini and Angelo Ogbonna.
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