More than six weeks after being eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup by Al-Hilal, Man City started the new season with a resounding victory at Molineux. Pep Guardiola had to give special thanks to one of his summer signings - Tijjani Reijnders.
The Dutch midfielder shone with a goal and an assist, winning the Man of the Match award on his Premier League debut.
Reijnders played spontaneously but confidently, as if he had been playing for the Citizens for a long time. The performance of the former Milan star made many Man "Blue" fans forget Kevin de Bruyne.
Witnessing Man City's overwhelming victory and promising signs of revival after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, coach Pep Guardiola remained calm, because he understood that the rebuilding had only just begun.
The good news is that in addition to the good integration of the new players, the Etihad team has maintained good form since the end of last season. Specifically, Man City is the only team that is unbeaten (won 8, drew 2), kept a clean sheet in 7 matches and faced the fewest shots since the beginning of April in the Premier League.
However, Man City have often been "matched" in recent confrontations with Tottenham. They have only won 4/12 times against the North London team in the Premier League (drawn 2, lost 6 matches).
Putting aside the bitter defeat to PSG in the European Super Cup, Thomas Frank had a dream start as Spurs head coach in the Premier League, when he crushed Burnley 3-0.
Richarlison was reborn with a beautiful double. New signing Kudus also made a strong impression with two assists for the Brazilian star to score.
Thomas Frank and his players are in high spirits, although some Spurs fans are disappointed with the news that Arsenal have snatched the transfer target Eberechi Eze.
After a surprising 4-0 win at the Etihad late last year, Tottenham are looking to pick up another three points away from home, although it is not an easy task.
Asian ratio: Man City handicap 1 1/4 (0: 1 1/4) - TX: 3 1/4
Prediction: Man City win 2-1
Force information
Man City: Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips, Savinho, Ederson, Josko Gvardiol cannot play.
Tottenham: James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, Kota Takai, Udogie, Bissouma are absent due to injury.
Expected lineup
Man City: Trafford; Nunes, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Bernardo, Gonzalez; Bobb, Reijnders, Marmoush; Haaland.
Tottenham: Vicario; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Bentancur, Palhinha, Spence; Sar, Kudus; Richarlison.
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| Round 2 | |
| 08/23/2025 02:00:00 |   |
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| 08/23/2025 21:00:00 |   |
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| 08/23/2025 23:30:00 |   |
| 08/24/2025 20:00:00 |   |
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| 08/24/2025 22:30:00 |   |
| 08/26/2025 02:00:00 |   |
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-man-city-vs-tottenham-thu-thach-thay-tro-pep-guardiola-2435109.html
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