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Liverpool Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round After Szoboszlai’s Late Strike Seals 3-1 Win Over Spurs
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Liverpool Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round After Szoboszlai’s Late Strike Seals 3-1 Win Over Spurs

Liverpool advanced to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The match featured significant squad rotation, with Andoni Iraola making ten changes. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo scored early goals, while Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the result with a long-range strike in stoppage time. Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, struggled with finishing despite creating chances, conceding a goal from a corner and failing to convert clear opportunities.

Pochettino demands Chelsea surrender 2016-17 title to Spurs over transfer breaches
sports1 month ago

Pochettino demands Chelsea surrender 2016-17 title to Spurs over transfer breaches

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino argues that Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title and the trophy retrospectively awarded to Spurs. He contends that Chelsea’s secret payments to unregistered agents for key signings gave them an unfair sporting advantage, despite the club avoiding a points deduction. While Chelsea won the league by seven points, Pochettino believes the level playing field was compromised by rule-breaking that benefited the champions.

Mudryk Returns to Premier League via Tottenham Loan After Doping Ban Resolution
sports1 month ago

Mudryk Returns to Premier League via Tottenham Loan After Doping Ban Resolution

Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan from Chelsea, marking his return to competitive football after a four-year ban for a meldonium violation was resolved. The 25-year-old Ukrainian winger, who previously worked with Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, aims to rebuild his career at the London Stadium. His move follows a period of suspension and a complex transition at Chelsea, where he struggled for consistent starts under multiple managers. Tottenham’s sporting director and head coach expressed confidence in his ability to contribute, highlighting his speed and creativity as key assets for the squad.

Final Day Frenzy: Six Stories Set to Shape the Premier League Curtain Call
sports4 months ago

Final Day Frenzy: Six Stories Set to Shape the Premier League Curtain Call

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.

Spurs-Leeds draw sparks De Zerbi fury and late drama
sports5 months ago

Spurs-Leeds draw sparks De Zerbi fury and late drama

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.

Tel's goal and costly slip keep Spurs in relegation mix as Leeds earn a point
sports5 months ago

Tel's goal and costly slip keep Spurs in relegation mix as Leeds earn a point

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.

Spurs escape relegation danger with 2-1 win at Villa Park
sports5 months ago

Spurs escape relegation danger with 2-1 win at Villa Park

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 edge toward safety after Burnley win, tightening pressure on relegation rivals
sports5 months ago

Leeds edge toward safety after Burnley win, tightening pressure on relegation rivals

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.

De Zerbi takes Spurs helm amid relegation fight
sports6 months ago

De Zerbi takes Spurs helm amid relegation fight

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.

Saltor fronts Spurs press as Tudor absent amid relegation fight after Forest defeat
sports7 months ago

Saltor fronts Spurs press as Tudor absent amid relegation fight after Forest defeat

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.

Kinsky to debut as Spurs chase crucial win against Forest
sports7 months ago

Kinsky to debut as Spurs chase crucial win against Forest

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 rout Spurs as Opta’s supercomputer tips 2025–26 title to the Gunners
sports7 months ago

Arsenal rout Spurs as Opta’s supercomputer tips 2025–26 title to the Gunners

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.