Nobody wants to play Manchester City in week 2 of the Premier League. But then again, nobody wants to play Manchester City at ALL, so we might as well play them now. Tottenham Hotspur are in action at the Etihad Stadium, getting what will likely be their toughest match of the season out of the way early. They’ll do so without the injured Ben Davies, Dele Alli, and Juan Foyth, and the suspended Son Heung-Min. Harry Kane’s back, and firing on all cylinders after his week 1 brace against Aston Villa. Spurs are a good team. Maybe they can spring a surprise against the two-time defending champions.

COYS!

Lineups

How to Watch

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. BST
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London, UK
TV: NBC (USA), Sky (UK)

Streaming: NBC Sports Live (USA), Sky Go (UK)

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