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Spurs have lost their last three Premier League home games against Arsenal, as many as they had in their previous 23 (W10 D10). They last lost four in a row against them between 1952 and 1955.

Arsenal have won six of their last seven Premier League games against Spurs (D1), including each of the last four. They last won five league games in a row against them between January 1987 and January 1989.

Tottenham are winless in their last eight Premier League games (D4 L4). They last had a longer run within the same campaign between August and November 2007 (9).

Tottenham are the only side without a Premier League win so far in 2026, drawing four and losing four of their eight games. It’s their longest run without a win from the start of a calendar year since 1994 (first 10).

Since their last league defeat against Spurs in May 2022, Arsenal have lost just one of their 21 away London derby matches in the Premier League (W14 D6), going down 2-1 at Fulham in December 2023.

Tottenham Hotspur have scored more Premier League goals via defenders both overall (10) and as a percentage of their total goals (28%) than any other side this season.

This will be Igor Tudor’s first match as Spurs manager. The only manager whose first ever game in charge of Tottenham was in a match against Arsenal is Glenn Hoddle, who lost 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in April 2001.

New Spurs manager Igor Tudor has won his first match in charge in each of his last five spells at a club, starting with his second spell at Hajduk Split in February 2020 (and with Verona, Marseille, Lazio and Juventus since).

Eberechi Eze has scored six goals in his last four Premier League appearances against Spurs (including three in two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), netting a hat-trick in his first appearance against them for Arsenal in November’s reverse fixture.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won 41 of his 68 Premier League London derbies as manager, the best win rate (60.3%) of anyone to take charge of at least 20. Overall, only Arsène Wenger (106 from 194 games) and José Mourinho (42/70) have won more London derbies than the Spaniard.

New Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says there's "no time for excuses" as he looks to address the club's "unacceptable" Premier League position.

The former Juventus coach was named as Thomas Frank's replacement last week following the Dane's sacking.

With Spurs sitting five points above the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining, 47-year-old Tudor stressed he was aware of the club's perilous situation.

"I'm coming here knowing that the situation is not easy. There is no time to find excuses," Tudor told Spurs' website.

"The position of the club in this moment is one that nobody can accept.

"Every Tottenham fan cannot accept this situation. We are aware of that."

Spurs currently have 11 players sidelined with injuries and Tudor says he will have to repair the confidence of those who are available to him.

"The situation is not easy because we have a lot of injured players," said the Croat.

"First priority is to give everything the team need in these moments.

"The team need, I believe, first of all, to get some confidence, to get some courage."

Frank was sacked last Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat by Newcastle, which extended Spurs' winless run to eight matches.

Tudor's first game in charge comes against rivals Arsenal at home on 22 February.

Despite Frank's domestic struggles, he guided Spurs through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, which recommence in March.

Tottenham have been accused of selectively editing the written version of what was said at a fans' meeting last month.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) met with representatives of Spurs' board, including chief executive Vinai Venkatesham on 3 February - eight days before manager Thomas Frank was sacked.

THST said that in the minutes of the meeting, the club omitted a section outlining fans' concerns about the risk of relegation from the Premier League and how belief generated from winning the Europa League had been "lost".

The group also claimed that the club left out a line stating they "welcomed the input of THST".

"As a democratic supporters' organisation elected to represent fans' views, we believe it is vital that supporters can see what issues are being raised with the club, how those issues are being discussed and what responses are being given," THST said.

"Publishing a full record of the points raised helps ensure accountability and allows members, and the wider fan base, to understand how the Trust is fulfilling its role on their behalf.

"Transparency is integral to our role and in our dealings with the club."

Recently appointed Tottenham assistant coach John Heitinga is leaving the club, with interim boss Igor Tudor bringing in three new backroom staff.

Former Ajax manager Heitinga, who had also previously been part of Arne Slot's title-winning Liverpool coaching staff, only joined Spurs and Thomas Frank's backroom team in mid-January.

The 42-year-old had been a consideration for the interim role following Frank's sacking last week but sources told BBC Sport that his appointment was unlikely.

First-team coaches Justin Cochrane and Chris Haslam, who had followed Frank from Brentford, will also depart.

Tudor, who has signed a contract until the end of the campaign, will bring in his own coaching team, subject to work permits.

Ivan Javorcic is set to join as his assistant, while Riccardo Raganacci and Tomislav Rogic will arrive as a physical and goalkeeping coach respectively. They were all part of Tudor's team at Juventus.

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If anything, Tottenham boss Martin Ho was a little disappointed by his side's 7-3 success at Aston Villa.

Having just watched his side comprehensively take apart the hosts for their second biggest Women's Super League win, he said: "We probably could have had another five or six more."

Ho might well have been thinking they should have beaten their 8-0 record victory over Brighton back in October 2022.

Spurs had 27 shots, 12 of them on target, in dismantling struggling Villa, who have now tasted defeat in four straight league games.

Villa boss Natalia Arroyo admitted: "They were ruthless and clinical in every action and didn't allow us to breathe for one second.

"It was like being thrown in a swimming pool and not allowed to get air - it was cruel. I am really sorry and disappointed."

The goal rush was started by Signe Gaupset's first Spurs goal on 10 minutes. Villa equalised but were only level for three minutes as Spurs grabbed two more in seven minutes to take a 3-1 lead at the break.

Oriane Jean-Francois pulled another goal back for Villa in the 68th minute but just like in the first half, Tottenham responded quickly - just 12 seconds later - and three more followed to complete the rout.

Before becoming Tottenham manager in July last year, Ho was in charge of Norwegian side SK Brann.

In his first nine games, he got seven wins to help Brann finish fourth in the table.

He also created history in the Champions League, leading them to victory in all four of their qualifying matches to become the first Norwegian side to reach the group stage.

His Scandinavian connections are now bearing fruit at Spurs, with five from that region playing a part at Villa Park.

"We've been speaking about having more of a ruthless edge with the ball in front of goal because we are creating chances," said Ho afterwards.

"We had 27 shots - that's a lot. We probably could have had another five or six [goals] with the chances we created but when you score that many goals, it shows the belief in the team and the confidence through the group."

Norway duo Blakstad and Gaupset each scored and provided an assist, while compatriot Tandberg came off the bench to score twice. Denmark winger Olivia Holdt also scored one and made one.

The 20-year-old Gaupset only joined Tottenham in January from Brann, while Blakstad, 24, signed from Hammarby four days later.

As for Tandberg, 21, and the 24-year-old Holdt, they came last summer and have also been instrumental in the side's efforts this season.

Tandberg is their top scorer in the league with six goals, and has two assists, and Holdt just one behind, but has provided three assists.

The exciting forward options has given fifth-placed Spurs hope of pushing for a Champions League place as they joined Arsenal on 29 points - five adrift of second-placed Manchester United, with Chelsea in third.

Even if they miss out, there has been radical improvement under Ho.

Having finished second from bottom with 20 points last season, they are nine better off this time around with six games still left to play.

At the end of the 2022-23 season, Villa finished fifth on 37 points and there was talk of them going on to break into the top three.

Since then, they have at least stabilised in mid-table, finishing seventh with 24 points and then sixth with 25 last term.

Currently however, Arroyo's side are ninth with 16 points from their 16 games - just seven above bottom club Leicester City, while fellow strugglers Liverpool and West Ham show signs of revival in the fight to stay up.

Villa do have the league's second top scorer in Kirsty Hanson, whose nine goals are six fewer than Manchester City's Khadija Shaw.

At the back, however, things are starting to unravel, with 25 goals conceded in the past six league matches.

They have also shipped 12 in the final 15 minutes of the second half, more than any other team in the league this season.

Arroyo said: "We don't want to lose a game, we don't want to concede seven goals and we need to do better.

"We will have a few weeks to work together and hopefully get fresh legs, more options and a deeper bench. I am proud of scoring three goals and will take some of the positives but we can't let teams score almost all of chances they have. See if we can close our house."

Villa, who face leaders Manchester City next, need to arrest their slide to avoid getting sucked into the relegation battle.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Another change apiece as we move into the final 15 minutes.

Chelsea bring on the fresh legs of Lexi Potter for Keira Walsh, while Liverpool introduce January recruit Aurelie Csillag in place of Martha Thomas in the nine.

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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

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There is a lot more control from Chelsea at the moment. Liverpool were threatening when they were still 1-0 up, but it is all working on Chelsea's terms now. Liverpool are now lacking that impetus going forward. They look tired.

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Everton 1-0 West Ham

West Ham were still 2-0 down at home to Brighton at this stage last week, so there's plenty of time for Rita Guarino's side to turn this result into a positive one.

Problem is they've not looked anywhere near the same side this afternoon.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-5 Tottenham

Maika Hamano (73 mins)

I can't keep up.

Villa throw everyone forwards and are caught out immediately.

Signe Gaupset spots the run of Maika Hamano inside her own half, and the Japanese midfielder has a whole half to run into.

She goes to round Ellie Roebuck who stays on her feet as long as she can, before Haman clips a shot over the goalkeeper and a covering defender on the goal-line.

Superb finish, and her first goal since joining Spurs on loan from Chelsea last month.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Sam Kerr has a chance to put Chelsea three to the good but she fires straight at Jennifer Falk.

She surely had to go across the Liverpool keeper there.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-4 Tottenham

Cathinka Tandberg (69 mins)

Oh my word, Spurs respond immediately!

The visitors attack straight from kick-off, have a shot blocked, but Cathinka Tandberg slams the rebound into the bottom corner form the edge of the box.

Ellie Roebuck in the Aston Villa goal didn't even move. That's how powerful that shot was.

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Everton 1-0 West Ham

Scott Phelan turns to his bench for the first time this afternoon, replacing Rosa van Gool with Aurora Galli in midfield.

That should add a bit of experience and nous in that area for Everton as they look to hold onto their lead.

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Man Utd 1-1 London City Lionesses

There's a bit of concern for Jayde Riviere after she was brought down by Poppy Pattinson.

The right-back receives treatment before hobbling to the sideline. United could do without losing her - they don't have many fit full-back options at the moment.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

The Blues make another change immediately after doubling their advantage, bringing on Sam Kerr for Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

Certainly a sight that will put fear into that already weary Liverpool back four.

'It's vintage Lauren James'

Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

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It's vintage Lauren James. She drives with the ball and her pace is so deceiving. It's a mix of pace, power and skill on the ball as she glides past London City Lionesses players.

We've seen James do this plenty of times. It's a great shot and a wonderful goal.

GOAL - Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

Lauren James (65 mins)

Breathing room for Chelsea courtesy of a sublime strike from Lauren James.

Chelsea play a corner short, with the England winger receiving the ball on top left hand corner of the box.

She cuts in on her favoured right foot before unleashing a thunderous drive into the top left corner. Incredible.

'That move deserved a goal'

Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk

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That Chelsea move deserved a goal. The ball to Lauren James from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was an awkward one, but the talent James has, you may be expected her to do a bit better.

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Man Utd 1-1 London City Lionesses

London City are adamant they should have a penalty as Nikita Parris and Maya le Tissier go down in a tussle off the ball.

The referee gives United a free-kick - the replay confirms that it was London City striker Parris who committed the foul.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Martha Thomas shows some silky footwork to sidestep Naomi Girma and get a shot away from range, but it's high, wide and not at all handsome.

Shame really. the skill merited at least a shot on target.

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Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.

The Brazilian hobbled off in the closing stages of Tuesday night's 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in just his second appearance since recovering from a separate ankle issue.

Head coach Eddie Howe said at the time Guimaraes was "a little bit worried because he has never had a problem with his hamstrings before".

Guimaraes is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines in a huge blow for Newcastle.

Newcastle have, obviously, lost games Guimaraes has played in before, including a 3-2 loss against Brentford last week.

However, Howe's side have failed to win any of the 10 Premier League matches in which the influential Guimaraes did not feature since his debut in February 2022.

Newcastle, by contrast, have a 53.1 win percentage with Guimaraes in the side in the top flight.

They have also picked up significantly more points per game (1.8), scored more goals per match (1.9) and conceded fewer goals on average (1.2).

But Newcastle are going to have to find a way to win without their talisman as they embark on a crunch run of games, starting with Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Aston Villa.

Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey are Newcastle's only three senior central midfielders available for the trip to Villa Park.