79 mins: Wow! That’s electric from Jeremy Doku. He skips inside and then outside Pedro Porro to leave the fullback on the ground.
Doku cuts back to Foden but Van de Ven wins a brilliantly timed challenge to block his shot.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:14
76 mins: Almost an instant impact for Rodri! He meets the corner from the left, poorly conceded by Romero, but heads straight at Vicario.
Changes for Tottenham: Odobert and Solanke for Richarlison and Johnson, who combined for the first goal.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:12
74 mins: Porro’s excellent pass almost picks out Sarr’s run through the middle. The bounce evaded the midfield, and also looked to have deceived Trafford.
Changes for City: Phil Foden replaces Bobb, and Rodri is back. He replaces Nico Gonzalez for the final 20 minutes or so.
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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:10
72 mins: Tottenham were 2-0 up against Paris Saint-Germain at a similar stage and drew – they cannot lose a penalty shootout today – so it is too soon to pronounce them winners yet. But there is much to like from the first 70 minutes, particularly about their sturdiness. There is a physicality to this team and both summer signings on the pitch, Palhinha and Kudus, have been excellent.
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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:08
69 mins; Richarlison is booked for having a go at Nico Gonzalez for going to ground too easily and sparks some tension between the teams. I think Richarlison will be making way very soon…
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:07
68 mins: A bit of a rash challenge from Cristian Romero on Oscar Bobb gives Manchester City a chance to test Tottenham from the free-kick.
The cross flashes through the box and narrowly avoids Ruben Dias as it goes behind for the corner.
Tottenham are having to soak up some pressure but there is relief as Rico Lewis fires over.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:06
64 mins: Djed Spence wins his duel with Oscar Bobb and wins the tackle while avoiding conceding a corner.
They are still in control and are dominating various areas of the pitch. Frank is going to bring on Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 14:02
60 mins: Micky van de Ven leads the press and charges towards Trafford – sensational stuff. The Spurs fans must be loving this. They are completely on top right now.
Richarlison, in the space of a couple of minutes, gets two decent chances at the back post from Porro crosses but heads over on both.
City, again, lose the ball.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 13:57
56 mins: Oooh that is a gorgeous ball from Pedro Porro towards Richarlison, who looks to have a free header at the back post. But Rico Lewis does well to get in front of the Brazilian and draw the foul.
A moment later, Johnson cuts in side and shoots wildly. Frank looks furious as Sarr was in a good position for the pass.
That’s a good spell from Spurs, though, who look really physical in defence and midfield.
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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2025 13:53
55 mins: On come Doku and Bernardo Silva for Marmoush and Cherki, two of the 2025 signings. One of the subplots of City’s season is the number of players they have who can play in the attacking midfield roles. It feels as though Guardiola is not yet sure what his best combination is. That volume of players, however, could encourage Spurs to bid for Savinho.
Richard Jolly23 August 2025 13:50