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Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Chelsea with a £75 million purchase option, in a surprising deadline-day move that follows a two-year ban-related absence from football and a mixed spell at Chelsea. Roberto De Zerbi has praised Mudryk’s ability to change games, suggesting he could become an important player for Spurs this season.
Tottenham head into a high-stakes home clash with Newcastle United buoyed by a 5-1 win over Charlton and a raft of new signings (Savio, Fernandes, Tonali, Marmoush) who could start or influence shortly, but patience remains as they gel amid injuries. Newcastle have conceded early in their opening matches, making this a wide-open test for Spurs’ attack and midfield rebuild under De Zerbi-influenced tactics elsewhere, with the result potentially signaling whether Tottenham’s summer overhaul pays off.
In the Carabao Cup third round, Tottenham hammered Charlton 5-1, Everton routed Preston 4-0, Newcastle edged West Brom 3-2, and Bradford advanced on penalties against Burnley after a 0-0 draw.
Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0, exposing a disjointed Spurs side short on fitness and cohesion as new signings settle in; manager Roberto De Zerbi says Spurs are not yet a true team and need time to develop soul and style, with injuries and late returns affecting their start and a League Cup clash vs Charlton upcoming as a test of progress.
Brentford crushed Tottenham 3-0 to kick off the Premier League season, with new signing Mamadou Sangare impressing and Keane Lewis-Potter setting the tone. Spurs were outplayed and outworked as Brentford dominated from the first whistle. On the same opening weekend, Hull City shocked Manchester United 2-0, while Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2-1, Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 and Leeds United edged Nottingham Forest 1-0.
Brentford take the lead in the 12th minute when Mamadou Sangaré assists Keane Lewis-Potter for a composed finish, with Brentford looking the brighter side while Spurs debutants try to settle in this Premier League opener.
David Ornstein of The Athletic confirmed Tottenham have agreed to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £75m upfront plus £10m in add-ons (about £85m total), with £5m of the add-ons considered highly achievable. The report also notes a separate deal for Omar Marmoush may be tied to the package and that Spurs reportedly increased their asking price to navigate a sell-on clause. Savinho is unlikely to debut this weekend but could train soon and potentially feature in the League Cup vs Charlton; Marmoush’s deal could be finalized separately in due course.
Tottenham finished their preseason with a 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim at the training ground in a heavily rotated XI that included returns for Maddison, Sarr, Bentancur and Ajayi. Davies and Luca Williams-Barnett gave Spurs a 2-0 half-time lead via Fernandes’ assist and a Sarr-driven move, before Valentin Gendry equalised for Hoffenheim after the break. Maddison showed signs of rust, conceding a penalty on Avdullahu that Adam Hlozek converted; Fernandes impressed with his crossing and long-range distribution, Brandon Austin stood out in goal, and Williams-Barnett continued to impress with his decision-making and goal. New academy faces appeared on the bench as Spurs prioritized fitness and minute management ahead of the season, with van de Ven still not featuring.
A woman is in custody after four people were attacked, as an annual Spurs tournament honors teenager Godwin Lawson and aims to teach youngsters to shun violence.
On the season’s final day, six storylines will shape the outcome: Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy and celebrate after a title-winning campaign; Tottenham fight for survival as they host Everton; Chelsea chase European football (via the Europa or Conference League) with Xabi Alonso watching from Sunderland; Pep Guardiola bows out as Manchester City host Aston Villa; Liverpool bid farewell to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson in accompanying ceremonies; and Bruno Fernandes is one assist away from breaking the league’s single-season assists record at Brighton as United have little to play for.
Tottenham and Leeds drew 1-1 in a tense night defined by Spurs' self-inflicted errors and late drama, with added-time pressure intensifying the atmosphere. De Zerbi’s temper flared on the touchline, earning a yellow card as he criticized the pace of play, while Calvert-Lewin’s penalty added to the late exchanges. He said his players showed the right spirit but must cut mistakes, and Leeds earned praise for their display as they chase survival amid a narrowed margin for West Ham.
Tottenham led through Mathys Tel in the second half but he inadvertently conceded a late penalty with a dangerous overhead clearance, as Leeds United equalised via Calvert-Lewin after a VAR award. Antonin Kinsky made two crucial saves to preserve the 1-1 draw. Maddison returned from injury but couldn’t spark a winner for Spurs. The result leaves Tottenham two points clear of West Ham with two games remaining, while Leeds, now safe, still influenced the relegation battle ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Tottenham beat a rotated Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park, with Conor Gallagher opening the scoring and Richarlison doubling the lead in the first half as Spurs dominated and restricted Villa. Emiliano Buendia spoiled the clean sheet with a late goal, but the result was a crucial win that lifts Tottenham out of the relegation zone with three games remaining, aided by West Ham’s defeat.
Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1 to move to 14th and nine points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining, putting them on the brink of safety. They could seal survival with a win at Tottenham, while Spurs, Newcastle, West Ham and Nottingham Forest remain in the relegation mix; Opta flags Tottenham as the current favourite for relegation with a 59.8% chance. The result caps Leeds’s ongoing upturn under Daniel Farke, following a key tactical switch earlier in the season that helped fuel their resurgence.
Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager on a five-year contract to steer the club through a relegation battle with seven Premier League games left; Sporting Director Johan Lange said he was Tottenham's top target, but the move has drawn mixed reactions, including opposition from some Tottenham fans' groups over De Zerbi's stance on Mason Greenwood.