Tottenham Premier League fixtures 2021/22: Spurs in horror start against reigning champs Man City as fixtures released
TOTTENHAM will look to bounce back from a miserable 2020-21 this coming season – but have been handed a nightmare start with a game against Manchester City.
Last time around, Jose Mourinho was sacked and replaced by Ryan Mason on an interim basis as Spurs ended up seventh, just limping into the Europa Conference League.
And as the North Londoners hunt to find a new manager – and cling on to Harry Kane – they will kick-off their preparations for their season-opener against the reigning champions.
Man City are the current favourites to sign £150million-rated England captain Kane.
And in a sick twist of fate, Spurs could be forced to go up against their club icon in the very first game of 2021-22
Tottenham welcome Pep Guardiola and Co for the opening-day game on August 14.
They then travel to Wolves, welcome Watford and take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Spurs’ top-four credentials will be put to the test in a tricky double-header in late-September.
After hosting Chelsea on September 18, they make the short trip across North London to Arsenal for the first derby of the season on October 25.
The second derby game with Arsenal will take place at home on January 15.
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They will then take on the Blues for a second time a week later, on January 22, with the second clash with Man City at the Etihad on February 19.
Elsewhere, Tottenham take on Manchester United on October 30 (H) and March 12 (A).
Title-chasing Liverpool are set to travel to Spurs on December 18, with the Anfield fixture on May 7.
Premier League rookies – and fellow Londoners – Brentford will travel to Spurs on December 1, with the away tie on April 23.
In a bumper Boxing Day schedule, Tottenham host Crystal Palace, with Watford their New Year’s Day opponents.
Spurs will bring down the curtain on their season with a trip to newly-promoted Norwich.
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