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Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: Inspired second-half sees Spurs in control

Goals from Heung Min-Son, Jan Vertonghen and substitute Fernando Llorente saw Mauricio Pochettino’s men earn a valuable win vs. a tricky Borussia Dortmund side at Wembley. The result sees Spurs are in real control with the second-leg tie to come on March 5. 
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English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc

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Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim. Continue reading “English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc”

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Borussia Dortmund express interest in Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha

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According to recent reports, Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund are prepared to break their transfer record this summer: to sign £50m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

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FA Cup 4th Round Draw: Arsenal v Man Utd – the headline tie

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Following Wolves’ 2-1 win over Liverpool yesterday, the FA Cup 4th Round Draw took place. There are interesting ties set to take place but headlining the bill is Arsenal vs Manchester United, a fixture that has continued to intrigue in recent seasons.  Continue reading “FA Cup 4th Round Draw: Arsenal v Man Utd – the headline tie”

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Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

Alli celebrates his deft finish with Spurs teammates during their 2-0 quarter-final win

Tottenham exacted revenge on London rivals Arsenal and sealed their Carabao Cup semi-final berth in the process, with a 2-0 away win at the Emirates. Which players struggled while others impressed in this latest north London derby? Continue reading “Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

Lucas wheels away to celebrate his important equaliser, sealing Spurs' passage into the last-16

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds as group runners-up during an action-packed affair at the Nou Camp, where their 1-1 draw with Barcelona proved enough to progress as Inter Milan failed to beat PSV in the group’s other fixture. Which players struggled here, while others impressed? 

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Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points

Tottenham leapfrogged their London rivals Chelsea into third after a comfortable 3-1mier League

Tottenham ended Chelsea‘s unbeaten Premier League start with a commanding 3-1 victory at Wembley on Saturday evening. Goals from Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min sealed all three points for Spurs, but what are five key talking points from the action-packed affair at Wembley?  Continue reading “Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points”

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Gareth Southgate praises Harry Kane, calls him world’s best goalscorer

England manager Gareth Southgate had special praise for captain Harry Kane, after his winner secured a semi-final spot ahead of next summer’s Nations League Finals. Continue reading “Gareth Southgate praises Harry Kane, calls him world’s best goalscorer”

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Barca display proves hype over Mauro Icardi is too early

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With critics and supporters alike praising Mauro Icardi for his key goal-scoring contribution at Inter Milan, it’s easy to forget the Argentine is not yet good enough to justify such hype. He doesn’t deliver on club football’s biggest platform.  Continue reading “Barca display proves hype over Mauro Icardi is too early”

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Gylfi Sigurdsson leading Everton by example

Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

Gylfi Sigurdsson netted his 50th Premier League goal with aplomb two
weeks ago, during the Toffees’ 2-1 away win over Leicester. It was a
fantastic finish, one that epitomised the Iceland international’s
return to form after a forgettable first campaign on Merseyside last
season under different circumstances. Continue reading “Gylfi Sigurdsson leading Everton by example”

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Report: Tottenham’s Mousa Dembélé approaches Juventus, eager for 2019 move

Tottenham Hotspur's Mousa Dembele (centre) and Manchester United's Jesse Lingard battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester.

According to recent reports, Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembélé has approached Serie A champions Juventus as he looks to secure his long-term future away from England. Continue reading “Report: Tottenham’s Mousa Dembélé approaches Juventus, eager for 2019 move”

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Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham

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Georginio Wijnaldum’s first away strike, as well as Roberto Firmino’s close-range effort, helped seal a narrow yet commanding victory for Liverpool against Tottenham at Wembley.  Continue reading “Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham”