Manchester City opened the season with a 4-0 victory over Wolves, with Tijjani Reijnders contributing a goal and an assist and Erling Haaland scoring twice. City sit top of the table but face squad-size concerns that could affect consistency. Tottenham beat Burnley 3-0 in Thomas Frank's first league match, with Richarlison scoring twice from Mohammed Kudus assists and Brennan Johnson completing the win. Spurs remain active in the transfer market after missing out on Eberechi Eze. The fixture has recent dramatic moments and both teams' attacking talent points toward a potentially high-scoring encounter amid several injury doubts.
Pep Guardiola's men brushed aside Wolves 4-0 last weekend, with new signing Tijjani Reijnders starring on debut by scoring and assisting. Erling Haaland netted twice, while Rayan Cherki added a fourth to complete a dominant display. City, who endured a disappointing 2024-25 campaign by their high standards, appear rejuvenated and already sit top of the table. However, Guardiola has voiced concerns over the size of his squad, warning it could affect their rhythm over the course of the season.
Tottenham also began brightly, beating Burnley 3-0 in Thomas Frank's first league game in charge. Richarlison scored a brace, including a spectacular bicycle kick, both assisted by Mohammed Kudus, before Brennan Johnson sealed the win. Spirits are high in North London, though Frank has admitted the club remain active in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.
City remain without Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips and Savinho due to injury, while doubts linger over Rodri, Ederson, Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol. James Trafford may keep his place in goal after a clean sheet on debut, while Reijnders looks set to continue in midfield alongside Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez. Haaland, who has 48 goals in 48 home league games, will once again lead the line.
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