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: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
37 min: Tanganga gets another warning from the ref as he fouls again.
If we’re keeping count that’s his fourth foul of the match.
City building from halfway.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
35 min: A long passage of play sees Grealish get a shot away.
Grealish passed to Fernandinho to Mahrez back to Fernandinho who crossed a beautiful ball to Grealish but his shot is blocked.
A few moments later Sterling crosses to Mahrez whose shot goes wide.
City should have scored by now.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
32 min: Tanganga does really well to dispossess Grealish after Skipp fails.
Unfortunately for the Spurs man he plays the ball off the pitch.
City now building from deep.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
31 min: Mahrez passes to Cancelo who puts the ball in the box but it’s cleared.
Spurs counter with the ball ending up at Son’s feet. His attempt is cleared by Ake.
I don’t know whether it’s Kane’s absence but Son’s attack isn’t quite coming off at the moment.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
29 min: Grealish passes to Mendy who crosses into the box and the ball hits Skipp.
The ball is ruled hand ball.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
28 min: What an amazing run from Moura.
He comes from the midfield from just outside the box, beating three defenders.
The ball lands at the feet of Son who tries to pass back into Moura who’s ruled offside.
Much better from Spurs.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
26 min: Tanganga gives away the ball as he blocks Sterling from running onto the ball.
The ref has a word with Tanganga as this is the third foul he has had.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
24 min: Son takes the kick and Ederson comes out of goal.
The keeper doesn’t get to it, leaving the goal open. A shot from Moura is blocked on the line, great block from Gundogan.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
23 min: Dele is fouled by Fernandinho after he tries to collect a pass from Son.
Spurs free kick to come.
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