Manchester City are attempting to play a high defensive line.... but there are teething problems, and it showed against Tottenham

Manchester City went down to a frustrating 2-nil defeat to Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Pep Guardiola’s side had their moments, but Thomas Frank’s side were too well organised defensively and seized upon two costly errors from John Stones and James Trafford to leave the Etihad with three points.

Suggestions that Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Gianluigi Donnarumma are wide of the mark, according to the club. The latest speculation around the Italian goalkeeper surfaced in recent days, with reports claiming that Manchester City had struck an agreement with the Paris Saint-Germain star and his representatives.

Germain’s 26-year-old goalkeeper (under contract until 2026), is once again at the center of transfer rumors. With Lucas Chevalier (23, French international) arriving from Lille to take over the starting role,

Jack Grealish cited David Moyes as the reason he made the decision to join Everton from Manchester City. Grealish celebrated his home debut with two assists as Everton crowned their first match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League.

Jack Grealish on his full Everton debut & the side's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton

Grealish stole the show in his home debut, setting up both Everton goals before departing the game to a roaring ovation from the home fans. After the match, Grealish spoke to the media, opening up about his move the Toffees and his difficult time during his final days with Manchester City.