In the second round of the 2025/26 Premier League, the "White Lily" Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2-0 with goals from Brennan Johnson and Palinha.

Five minutes into the match, Richarlison was brought down by Nico Gonzalez after stealing the ball, losing his chance to attack. In the 9th minute, Tottenham Hotspur took a free kick, and Pedro Porro's penalty hit the wall. Pedro Porro's subsequent shot was deflected.

In the 10th minute, Manchester City's attack was cleared by a Tottenham Hotspur defender. Malmush took possession and shot, but the ball went wide. In the 18th minute, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Malmush received a diagonal pass from his teammate near the top of the penalty area, shook off the defense and shot from long range. Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario fell to the ground to block the ball.

In the 23rd minute, Manchester City defender Ait Nouri was injured and was replaced by Ake. In the 27th minute, Haaland dealt with the defense and passed the ball into the penalty area. Malmush stepped forward to receive the ball and pushed the shot, but it was blocked by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario.

In the 35th minute, Richarlison dribbled into the penalty area and made a cross, and Brennan Johnson scored with a low shot. Afterwards, the linesman said it was offside, but after the intervention of VAR, it was determined that the goal was valid, and Tottenham Hotspur opened the scoring 1-0.

In first-half stoppage time, Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford made a mistake in the kick-off, allowing Richarlison to steal the ball and attempt a shot. Palinha then stepped up to score, extending Tottenham Hotspur's lead to 2-0. Five minutes later, Manchester City won a corner kick. Rayen Sherkyi lobbed the ball in front of the goal, and Harald leaped to head the ball, but it went over the post.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Reinders passed back from the penalty area, and Ake's shot was blocked by Palinha. In the 53rd minute, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario was intercepted while trying to pass the ball, but Haaland was unable to create a scoring opportunity. In the 54th minute, Manchester City replaced Rayan Sherkyi with Bernardo Silva and Marmus with Doku.

In the 57th minute, Bentancur orchestrated an attack, and Brennan Johnson received the ball from near the top of the penalty area, but the ball went straight over the goal. In the 62nd minute, Kudus passed the ball from the right, and Richarlison headed the ball high. In the 69th minute, Manchester City's corner kick was cleared, and Rico Lewis, who was outside the penalty area, took a long shot but kicked the ball high.

In the 74th minute, Foden took a corner kick and Rodri headed the ball, but the angle was too straight and the ball was saved by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario. In the 85th minute, Manchester City continued to counterattack. Foden received Rodri's pass outside the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball was intercepted by Vicario.

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 2-0 and achieved two consecutive victories.