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Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here

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Antonio Conte hopes he can lead Inter Milan to their first major trophy for nine years on Friday, after watching them thump Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in an emphatic semi-final victory. Standing in their way are a side with serious pedigree in this competition, Sevilla. Having stunned Manchester United, Julen Lopetegui’s men are quietly confident of victory themselves… Continue reading “Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here”

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Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return

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The 2019-20 Serie A campaign resumes this weekend, with almost one-third of the season still to complete. There are plenty of storylines which need closure, from Juventus’ toughest title race in years to the chase for European qualification.  Continue reading “Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return”

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Bayern Munich 3-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings as Bavarians boast 100% UCL record

Goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho saw Bayern Munich ease beyond Jose Mourinho’s much-changed Tottenham side in their final Champions League Group B fixture. Their 3-1 win here means they finish the group stages with a 100% winning record for the first time in club history. Continue reading “Bayern Munich 3-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings as Bavarians boast 100% UCL record”

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Dele Alli and football’s fickleness personified

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In an unforgiving sport, football’s fickleness and fan entitlement has intensified – both with managers and their players when results or performances don’t match expectations. This weekend’s events saw Tottenham scrape a home draw against Sheffield United, with Dele Alli again a victim of an issue refusing to go away.

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3 players who have disappointed for Tottenham so far this season

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Tottenham have struggled to start 2019/20, prompting suggestions they have reached their collective peak after four seasons of failed title pursuits and missed silverware opportunities. However, who in particular has struggled this term?       Continue reading “3 players who have disappointed for Tottenham so far this season”

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Tottenham resigned to Christian Eriksen departure with Real Madrid lurking

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Tottenham are resigned to losing key playmaker Christian Eriksen for a cut-price transfer fee in the region of £25m this January with La Liga leaders Real Madrid among the interested suitors lurking amid his expiring contract, according to reports. Continue reading “Tottenham resigned to Christian Eriksen departure with Real Madrid lurking”

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3 reasons why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Tottenham

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Arsenal recovered from two goals down to earn a hard-fought point against Tottenham during a frenetic north London derby. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang salvaged an important point for Unai Emery’s men ahead of the international break, after Christian Eriksen and a Harry Kane penalty gifted Spurs a 2-0 cushion. Continue reading “3 reasons why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Tottenham”

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Tanguy Ndombele: Why Tottenham’s new signing is a signal of their intent

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Tanguy Ndombele sealed a club-record £63m move to join UCL finalists Tottenham this week and the French midfielder’s arrival in north London reiterates a signal of their lofty ambitions.

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Tottenham 1-0 Brighton: Eriksen’s late stunner breaks Seagulls’ hearts

Christian Eriksen’s 88th-minute winner – an excellent strike from distance – sealed all three points for Tottenham, breaking Brighton hearts following the visitors’ inspired defensive display in north London. 

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Manchester City vs Tottenham preview: Key players, match prediction and more

Manchester City will be looking to exact revenge against Tottenham today after their dramatic UCL tie

After a seven-goal Champions League quarter-final thriller in midweek, can Manchester City refocus and beat Tottenham once more to return top of the Premier League?
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Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City: Son’s strike sinks lacklustre Citizens

Heung Min-Son’s 18th goal of the campaign was enough as Tottenham earned a valuable but slender one-goal advantage against a lacklustre Manchester City display during the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. 
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All things considered, should Pochettino take the AC Milan job?

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Recent reports suggest AC Milan are planning a shock approach for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino this summer. Is a move to Italy something he should consider, given Tottenham’s financial flaws and lack of success in recent seasons?
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