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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.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, says he’s focused on the World Cup and USMNT friendlies, while leaving a slim open possibility of a future return to European soccer; he praised Tottenham amid relegation anxiety and managerial turnover and is not pursuing the Spurs job now.
Tottenham assistant Bruno Saltor spoke at a press conference after a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, with head coach Igor Tudor absent due to a family bereavement. Saltor defended the players’ effort, explained the Van de Ven substitution as a tactical move to add pace on the left, and urged daily improvement while minimizing mistakes as Spurs fight to stay in the Premier League, praising the outstanding support from the fans.
Tottenham chase a must-win clash with Nottingham Forest in a predicted 3-4-2-1 lineup: Antonín Kinsky to start in goal with Vicario out due to a hernia, a back three of Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, wing-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, midfield duo Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr, and attacking midfielders Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel supporting Richarlison up front. Udogie returns from injury and is expected to play around 60 minutes, as Tudor aims to steady form and ease relegation fears.
Arsenal hammered Tottenham 4–1 in the North London derby, their biggest away win over Spurs since 1978, moving five points clear at the summit. Opta’s supercomputer then forecast Arsenal as dominant title favorites for 2025–26, giving them about an 82% chance to win the league, with City far back around 17%. The piece also sketches other teams’ chances and relegation predictions for the season road ahead.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will miss roughly three months and requires hamstring surgery after injuring his leg in the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa, worsening Spurs’ injury-plagued season. With Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr at AFCON, Spurs’ midfield options are thin, potentially prompting a January signing. Richarlison also left the Villa match with a suspected hamstring issue, adding to the woes.
Crystal Palace makes four changes for their match against Tottenham, including Dean Henderson returning in goal and Will Hughes making his 150th appearance, while Tottenham makes two changes with Richarlison and Kevin Danso starting due to suspensions of Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero. The match features notable lineup adjustments on both sides.
Tottenham's head coach Thomas Frank reflected on a 2-2 draw with Manchester United, praising his team's response and discussing player performances, tactical decisions, and areas for improvement, including defensive issues and attacking balance.
ESPN reports on the final weekend of domestic soccer matches in Europe before the international break, featuring key Premier League games including Tottenham vs. Manchester United, as well as matches in the Women's Super League and German Bundesliga, with live updates available.
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are tied on 17 points in the Premier League and will face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the match scheduled for 7:30 a.m. ET in the US and 12:30 p.m. in London. The game is crucial for both teams' standings, and it will be streamed in the US via streaming services, while viewers in the UK can watch on TV channels like TNT Sports and Discovery+.
Tottenham Hotspur aims to beat Manchester United for the fifth consecutive time, a feat never achieved before, but may face challenges without Mohammed Kudus due to an injury, while other players like Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani are also dealing with fitness issues. The team is preparing for a tough schedule ahead, including key matches against United, PSG, and Newcastle.
Chelsea's disciplined 1-0 victory over Tottenham highlighted Tottenham's disorganized performance and Chelsea's resilience, with Moisés Caicedo shining as a key player. The match exposed Tottenham's struggles and the broader issues within the league's club management and team coherence.
João Pedro scored to end his goal drought as Chelsea narrowly defeated Tottenham, who continue to struggle at home with their fifth consecutive loss and an overall poor performance, highlighting an ongoing identity crisis and tactical issues under their current management.
Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in a dull Premier League match, with goalkeeper Vicario performing well while most other players, including new signing Xavi Simons, underperformed, highlighting a poor team display.
Tottenham suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea, marked by defensive errors, poor football, and multiple injuries, extending their poor record against Chelsea to just one win in 18 matches, with a game characterized by chaos and lackluster play.