Overview

• Brennan Johnson put Spurs ahead after a Richarlison cutback, with the goal awarded on VAR review following an initial offside flag.
• João Palhinha added the second in first‑half stoppage time after goalkeeper James Trafford’s errant pass led to a turnover inside City’s box.
• Tottenham opened the season with back‑to‑back wins to sit provisionally first on six points.
• Manchester City suffered their first league defeat of the campaign, undone by defensive lapses and a lack of cutting edge despite early pressure.
• Cristian Romero captained a compact defense that contained Erling Haaland, with Guglielmo Vicario making key stops to preserve the clean sheet.