Summary

  • Alvarez strike in first half enough to give Man City victory over Newcastle

  • Win means champions City continue 100% start to Premier League season

  • FT: Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd - Sarr and Davies give Spurs first win under boss Postecoglou

  • FT: Fulham 0-3 Brentford - Wissa and Mbeumo (2) score for Bees, Ream sent off for Fulham

  • FT: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth - Salah, Diaz and Jota score after Reds went behind, Mac Allister sent off

  • FT: Wolves 1-4 Brighton - Mitoma, Estupinan and March (2) give Albion big win, Nunes sent off for Wolves

  1. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    It's been all Manchester United so far. Spurs have struggled to get out of their own half.

    Possession stats for Tottenham v Man UtdImage source, Opta
  2. 'Number seven a heavy shirt for Mount to take on'published at 17:44 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The number seven is a heavy shirt at Manchester United.

    Mason Mount hasn't had the best start, it takes while though.

    People think it is quite easy to move clubs but it's not. Moving from one massive club to another, so expectations are high.

    It takes time.

    Mason Mount looks across the pitch deep in thought.Image source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    How's Richarlison doing as he looks to step up into the Harry Kane-shaped hole? Well he's just had his first touch of the ball with almost a quarter-of-an-hour gone...

  4. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Tottenham can barely get out here. Some good link up play between Antony and Marcus Rashford sees the latter get into the box but his shot at the near post is well stopped by Guglielmo Vicario.

  5. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Yes Eddie! I've had my eye out on that since kick off.

    For those unaware, against Wolves Erik ten Hag had one of those multicoloured pens from back in the day. We've not had a close up yet to see if he's brought it with him again.

    Erik ten Hag makes notes with a four-way pen.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

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    At what point in the match do we start to talk about the multicolored pen?

    Eddie

  7. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    A couple of Raphael Varane headers from corners, the first pushed over to be safe by André Onana before the second is sent well wide.

    Still, Manchester United have been the better side in these opening 10 minutes.

  8. Postpublished at 9 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    All of Manchester United's attacks are going through Alejandro Garnacho, who at the moment is enjoying a lot of space on the flank. Garnacho plays a disguised pass for the overlapping Luke Shaw, whose cross is deflected behind.

  9. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Play has been stopped because Bruno Fernandes is down. It looks like an issue with his ankle after getting caught by a challenge. Fernandes is grimacing in pain but after a bit of treatment it looks like he will be OK to continue.

    Fernandes lies injured surrounded by concerned teammates.Image source, Reuters
  10. 'United fortunate to win against Wolves'published at 17:36 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Erik ten Hag is trying to play a very high tempo game with this United side.

    But as you saw last week, Wolves really ripped United apart and should have really won that game.

  11. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Manchester United are doing a good job of quietening the vocal home crowd with their high pressing paying off in these early stages.

    Alejandro Garnacho comes charging down the left, cuts inside but hits a low effort straight at Guglielmo Vicario.

    Decent start by the visitors.

  12. 'I'm lucky to coach Brighton'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Wolves 1-4 Brighton

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm really pleased with the result and the performance. We played very well. We could play better, improve in our mentality, because we have a big target. To reach them you have tio play the same way for 90 minutes. We will reach that for sure.

    "[Kaoru] Mitoma is a top player. [Solly] Match scored two goals, [Julio] Enciso was the best player on the pitch. I'm reallty lucky; I have an incredible squad, the right mix between young and old plasyers. We are happy but we know our potential is bigger.

    "We have two players for every position. They will play for sure and be important for the team; they have a lot of chances.

    "We are a very important team, with many big players. My work is to push them more and get better."

  13. 'Confident Wissa and Mbeumo will score... that's why we haven't signed a striker'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    FT: Fulham 0-3 Brentford

    Brentford

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank to Sky Sports: "Such a good day for the fans. Local derby and we won. Very pleased for that. The first half was very even, not too much either way. Fulham are a good side. We were very dangerous second half. At 2-0, 11 against 10, it should be game over and it was game over."

    On the penalty: "Big moment. We were the better side at that stage so it was more than likely we’d score. For me it’s a penalty. He's in front of Ream and there's clear contact."

    On Wissa playing centrally: "I'm very pleased with him. His goal is not as easy as it looks. He has to stay composed. His link-up play was really good. He could have scored one more goal.

    "I prefer to keep Ivan [Toney] of course but we were quite confident that Wissa and Mbeumo will provide us goals. So will Lewis-Potter and Schade. That’s why we haven’t brought in another striker.

    "Very pleased with that clean sheet, so important for the team and Flekken and Collins."

  14. 'Clear how Spurs are wanting to play'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    As you can see already, Tottenham like to use the goalkeeper as an extra player at the back.

    Porro just got caught there, with Antony not able to take advantage.

    But you can clearly see how Spurs want to play under Ange Postecoglou.

    Pape Sarr dribbles past mount.Image source, Getty Images
  15. 'We should talk about the red card'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth

    Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: "Horrible start. Horrible start to the game. I thought the first goal we conceded was offside and a wake up call. OK, you take that. And then a minute later we conceded a regular goal which is not cool. We needed a few minutes to shake it off and then we were really good. We scored two goals which was really good. The second half it changed completely because all of a sudden we were 10 men but scored the third goal, which is very important in this moment. It gave us energy. It is second match day and tough. It was surprisingly hot today so it was really intense for the boys but we fought through that and didn't concede anymore, got the three points and that is all that I need.

    "Of course it should not happen and we will speak about it and hopefully not do it again [the poor start]. It gave the opposition a massive boost and they started super front-footed. When we found our way into the game we played in areas we had to play and we were calm, which is good. I said after Chelsea, after we conceded I saw us getting into a rush. I did not see that today. We found our way back into it and played the game we wanted. We scored two and had more chances. After 58 minutes the red card and after that it was tough for both teams, but for sure the team with a man less.

    "I saw the red card back and for sure we have to talk about it. I understand 100% how it looks for a ref in that moment but when you see it back it is the inside of the foot and no power behind it. It is not ruthless it is just mis-hit the ball and then hit slightly the shin of the other player. We saw harsher challenges which were not a red card and this shouldn't have been. I don't know exactly what we have to do, but we should talk about it again."

  16. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Tottenham are caught out as they try to play out from the back and Alejandro Garnacho tees up Antony, who fires a first-time strike over.

  17. Big atmosphere at Spurspublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Really whipping up the crowd at Spurs. Pitch announcer says "the Spurs way is back" and then a trumpeter belts out "When The Spurs Go Marching In."

    Let's see if they can back all that up.

    A mural is unveiled for Postecoglou reading ' Welcome to N17'Image source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    A roar from the home fans as Dejan Kulusevski sets off down the right. He plays a great ball to the far side of the box where Son Heung-Min is unmarked but the Spurs skipper shows early rustiness with a volley that almost goes back to Kulusevski.

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd

    Manchester United get us under way.

    Van de Ven gets to the ball ahead of Anthony.Image source, Reuters
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 19 August 2023

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    As a United fan I’m a little nervous about this Spurs game. We got exposed so many times at home to Wolves. We ended last season badly and pre-season wasn’t great. I’m not as confident as some that this is going to be a great season for us despite all the spending.

    Pete