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
47 min: So close for Spurs!
Dele dispossesses Fernandinho which released Moura.
He passed to Hjobjerg who’s shot was missed after he scuffed the ball.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
We are back underway in the last match of the opening Premier League weekend.
The game is wide open for either side to take it with both having dominant parts of the match.
The next 45 will decide it...
Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
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Half-time: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
Well that half told two stories.
For the first 20 minutes City were all over Spurs with shots coming at goal every few moments.
Grealish has been involved in the match, managing to win two free kicks but the opportunities haven't come off for City.
In the closing stages Spurs really took control with Son getting a few shots away.
It’s all to play for but Spurs will feel pleased they’ve managed to keep the defending champions out at half-time.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
45 min: There will be one minute added
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
44 min: Grealish tried to get the ball away to Mendy on the edge of the box but it’s stolen by Spurs.
City get the ball back and Fernandinho gets a shot away but it goes wide.
Psychologically if this stays 0-0 at half-time City will be shaken.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
42 min: The partnership of Moura and Son is working really well.
Moura gets into the box again and crosses to Son who’s shot is wide.
Spurs building well into this one.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
41 min: City’s sustained pressure has not reaped the reward of a goal but it is less surprising when you look at Pep Guardiola’s history at this stadium.
City under Guardiola have never scored here, can they get one?
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
39 min: Gundogan takes the kick and it’s handled well by Spurs as they run up pitch.
However, City close down their advances but once again Spurs get back into the box with Son who’s shot goes just wide.
He calls for a corner as the ball hit Cancelo but it’s ruled a goal kick.
Premier League: Tottenham 0-0 Man City
38 min: City corner after Mendy’s shot is blocked and Sterling’s attempt to get the ball in the box is deflected by Skipp.
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