After riding their luck at times against another wasteful Chelsea showing, Liverpool emerged victorious in yesterday’s action-packed Carabao Cup Final – winning 11-10 on penalties. However, it was again the individual displays of Jurgen Klopp’s formidable fullback pairing which stand them in good stead for the rest of the season with more silverware up for grabs. Continue reading “Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool’s fullback duo show their mettle against wasteful Chelsea”
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Europa League MD2 Group Stage Previews: Leicester, Leverkusen and Tottenham feature
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A look ahead to three group stage fixtures from MD2 as the Europa League continues on Thursday. Bayer Leverkusen are among the sides targeting successive UEL victories when they travel to Sparta Prague next, while Premier League sides Leicester and Tottenham hope to build on slender top-flight victories away from home comforts in Greece and Belgium respectively. Continue reading “Europa League MD2 Group Stage Previews: Leicester, Leverkusen and Tottenham feature”
Aston Villa 2-3 Tottenham: Son punishes late error, scores stoppage-time winner
They left it late, but Tottenham managed to recover from a sluggish start and a goal down to snatch all three points – courtesy of Heung-Min Son in stoppage-time, capping a frenzied end to a crazy affair at Villa Park. Continue reading “Aston Villa 2-3 Tottenham: Son punishes late error, scores stoppage-time winner”
Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham: Who will be Kings of London once the season ends?
Chelsea have bested their London rivals in two of the last three Premier League seasons but for a variety of reasons, none of the trio harbour title ambitions right now. So, which side will be crowned the Kings of London in 2020?
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5 players who could benefit from Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Tottenham
Less than twelve hours after Mauricio Pochettino’s abrupt dismissal as Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho was announced as his replacement on Wednesday morning. Here are five first-team players who could benefit from his shock arrival in north London…
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Tottenham sack Mauricio Pochettino, preparing Jose Mourinho as replacement
Tonight, Tottenham have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino after five-and-a-half years in charge and are already planning to confirm his replacement this week. Reports claim former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is widely expected to replace the Argentine imminently.
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Dele Alli and football’s fickleness personified
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
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”
Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Serge Gnabry stole the show with a fabulous four-goal haul as Bayern Munich’s attacking ruthlessness was on display for all to marvel at, during their 7-2 thrashing of Tottenham in north London. The result adds further pressure on Mauricio Pochettino and his players, having struggled in recent months with critics suggesting this current crop has reached its peak. Continue reading “Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops
Tottenham defied all odds to recover against Ajax with a 3-2 win, booking an all-English UCL final in the process – but who struggled while others excelled in Amsterdam?
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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
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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