Only a few weeks ago, it seemed like a done deal. Harry was only a couple of steps away from becoming a Citizen Kane. But, for some reason, it just wasn’t meant to be.He even tried to pull off an instant ‘divorce’ with his lifelong ‘partner’, Tottenham Hotspur, by not attending the first two practices, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy made sure his captain doesn’t go away with that.Spurs chairman Levy warns Kane over exit talkSubsequently, Kane issued a public statement in which he basically denied all of the allegations of treason and committed himself to another season with his boyhood club. pic.twitter.com/x5nXkyvqo1— Harry Kane (@HKane) August 6, 2021 On the other end, Pep Guardiola and Citizens settled with Jack Grealish as the only reinforcement in this transfer window and avoiding any further talks about Kane.Today, just a day or two after the dust has finally cleared, it starts all over again with a direct clash between the two sides. Spurs will host City at their ground with only one, or we shall say two desires – to win and (if possible) to achieve that with Kane’s massive role in the process. Manchester City make a $140 million offer for Tottenham captain Harry KaneIt would heal the wounds of Spurs’ fans and prove them they were wrong the whole time for blaming the captain for betrayal. If he wants to show that statement was more than a genuine sweet-talk made in one of those tasteless PR laboratories, he needs to step up and make amends for what happened in the recent past. This can be his redemption song. ##EDITORS_CHOICE##With Nuno Espirito Santo in the dugout, Bale-less Spurs will also seek revenge for the Carabao Cup final loss in April. Plenty of motives to kick off this EPL campaign with a victory that could make all the difference. Not only in terms of the position on the league table but as the best chance to make Spurs spirits high again too.PREMIER LEAGUE – Round 1FridayBrentford – Arsenal 2-0 (1-0)/Canos 22, Norgaard 73/SaturdayManchester United – Leeds United 5-1 (1-0)/Fernandes 30, 54, 60, Greenwood 52, Fred 68 – Ayling 48/Everton – Southampton 3-1 (0-1)/Richarlison 47, Doucoure 76, Calvert-Lewin 81 – Armstrong 22/Chelsea – Crystal Palace 3-0 (2-0)/Alonso 27, Pulisic 40, Chalobah 58/Burnley – Brighton 1-2 (1-0)/Tarkowski 2 – Maupau 73, Allister 78/Leicester – Wolverhampton 1-0 (1-0)/Vardy 41/Watford – Aston Villa 3-2/Dennis 10, Sarr 42, Hernandez 67 – McGinn 70, Ings (p) 90+6/Norwich – Liverpool 0-3 (0-1)/Jota 26, Firmino 65, Salah 74/Sunday16.00: (3.15) Newcastle (3.30) West Ham (2.30)18.30: (5.20) Tottenham (3.70) Man.City (1.70)
