13 August 2021, 22:13 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Premier League fixture, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. vs. Manchester City F.C. kicks off at 16:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, August 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Preview Tottenham Hotspur Premier League, Aug 15, 2021
Preview Hosts, Tottenham Hotspur aim to get their Premier League campaign off to a flying start on home soil when they welcome league title champions, Manchester City. They kick off their campaign behind a 1-0 victory against arch-rivals, Arsenal in a pre-season club-friendly match, played last Sunday, the 8th of August. Nuno Espírito Santo will be in the coaching seat for the first competitive game of his reign as manager of Spurs. A win over Manchester City appears to be a tall order, but a point appears possible. Days ago, he was in talks with Manchester City want-away, Harry Kane over his availability for the opening game against the Cityzens. Incoming reports reveal Manchester City are willing to pay €150M to lure the English captain away from his boyhood club. Chairman, Daniel Levy had insisted on the re-evaluation of the striker's worth by City before endorsing the deal. Sunday's fixture will present the perfect opportunity for the English forward to re-iterate his quality in front of goal against possible future employers, Manchester City. A probable 3-4-2-1 formation is expected with Harry Kane leading the front line when the Cityzens come calling. Nuno Espírito Santo has a fully fit squad to make the selection for Tottenham's opening game of the season which could be the final match for Harry Kane in the colours of Spurs.
Preview Manchester City Premier League, Aug 15, 2021
Preview Meanwhile, the reigning champions return behind a 1-0 defeat to FA Cup title winners, Leicester City in the Community Shield fixture played last Saturday. They lacked the cutting-edge in attack despite £100M rated left-winger, Jack Grealish making his debut for the club in City's first competitive game of the season. Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho (89' P) scored the only goal of the game at Wembley from the penalty spot after he was brought down by a clumsy challenge from Nathan Aké. Veteran striker, Sergio Aguero parted ways with City to join Barcelona on a free transfer after his contract with the club expired at the end of last season. A win, on the road, for City would be ideal for Pep when they visit Spurs come Sunday. He could adopt a 4-3-3 formation with the attacking trio of Jack Grealish, Ferran Torres and Riyad Mahrez. Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden remain doubtful for this opening fixture. Central midfielder, Yangel Herrera is also listed on the injury sheet for the Premier League champions, Manchester City.