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A huge Premier League clash to kick off the weekend

Goal scorer: Joao Palhinha

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Tottenham stunned Man City with a shock 2-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha were the goalscorers as the north Londoners made it two wins from two at the start of the new Premier League campaign.

New manager Thomas Frank was brave in his team selection, plumping for a back four which excelled, while his midfield trio had bite, legs, and dogged determination as they battled to a big three points. Johnson opened the scoring in the first half as Spurs profited from John Stones’ slip, with Richarlison peeling off the back of the defender to hare onto a pass into the right channel. Johnson raced into the box in support, and the Brazilian picked him out to slot home and put them a goal to the good.

It was two before the break as Palhinha slammed in after James Trafford, making his home debut for City, gave the ball away as he put Nico in a world of trouble in his own box. The Spaniard was converged on quickly by the indefatigable Pape Matar Sarr, who robbed the midfielder, and Palhinha lashed home emphatically to seal victory.