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Big-spending Tottenham host a Newcastle side that boast an excellent recent record against the north Londoners. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes..

After making such a shocking start to the season against Brentford last Saturday, Tottenham's 5-1 victory against Charlton in the League Cup at least provided a much-needed fillip.

The manner of Spurs' insipid defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium was as bad as anything seen under Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor last season and was of great worry to boss Roberto de Zerbi and fans alike.

Brentford had an xG of 3.87, six big chances and their 26 shots was the most Spurs had faced in 142 Premier League fixtures dating all the way back until October 2022.

The Lilywhites have accrued just 79 points from their last 77 Premier League matches since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, a tally that is under half Arsenal's total of 162 across the same period.

Just 36 of those points have come at home and surely top of De Zerbi's to-do list this season will be getting the club back to winning ways in front of their own supporters.

The north Londoners have a poor recent record against the Geordies with only one win in eight league encounters (D1, L6) and no clean sheet in 14.

Not only that, but Newcastle's tally of 13 away wins at Spurs in the Premier League is more than they've recorded against any other club.

One thing that has been guaranteed in meetings between these sides is goals. It is the most played fixture in Premier League history to never end 0-0, with at least one goal scored in all 62 of their meetings.

Fans were thrilled with the cameo by new recruit Savio against Charlton as he notched a goal and an assist on his debut. At £75m (rising to £85m with add ons), he's remarkably only the club's third most expensive signing of this summer alone following their unprecedented splurge in the transfer market.

But other than netting nine times for Girona in 2023-24, the Brazilian has never scored more than once in a top-flight season, a figure De Zerbi wants a huge improvement on. "The best wingers score many goals," the Spurs boss says. "I spoke with him: we put the (target) on 10-12 goals because we need 10-12 goals from the wingers."

New signing Omar Marmoush is available to play, as is Micky van de Ven. Mohammed Kudus may have to come off the bench. James Maddison is a doubt after experiencing pain in his left shoulder during the Brentford defeat.

Marmoush is "a very smart player who understands football like a coach". De Zerbi said the Egyptian has qualities no-one else on the squad has, and that he could play as a central striker or a number 10.

De Zerbi said that he is "very happy" with Spurs' transfer business so far, that it has exceeded the expectation he had at the start of the window.

He praised the potential of the young players they have brought in, as well as the "atmosphere and behaviour" which arrived with the more experienced players Spurs have attracted during the window.

Asked about further business to be done, De Zerbi suggested "one player more in one specific position" and noted that he and the owner went for dinner on Thursday and they are on the same page.

On players knowing their place in the squad: "I've been very clear with players, I've told players that if you speak clearly from the beginning, you can't expect surprise. To stay here, they have to feel happy and proud. It's a long and emotional season because we are building a new project with new players. We need the right spirit, first of all, then the right qualities and the organisation of the play."

On players who might want to leave: "If you want to leave and you have not found an offer, it's your problem, not mine. I give respect, I kiss you, I hug you and you have to stay calm inside of the dressing room - not speak too much - because the rules have been clear from the beginning and the end. It's not my problem."

He believes the rules around balancing foreign and homegrown players in each squad are "right".

De Zerbi acknowledged that his team "have to play better, much better" than they did against Brentford.

He clarified that Spurs need time "to play our best" but that they still have the quality to win the game.

On Pape Matar Sarr: "He's good, [but] we have to see in the last day of the market what can happen with him."

A number of stars from overseas have joined the Women's Super League this summer - but a move that has gone slightly under the radar could turn out to be more astute than them all.

Kirsty Hanson has swapped Aston Villa for Tottenham and there is reason to believe Spurs have quietly pulled off a recruitment masterstroke.

The 28-year-old was the third-highest goalscorer in the WSL last season despite the Scotland forward's side labouring in ninth place in the table.

With 12 goals in 22 matches, only PFA player of the year Khadija Shaw and England striker Alessia Russo scored more than her.

So why did Hanson make the move and how does she intend to take ambitious Tottenham - who start their WSL season on 6 September at home to West Ham - to another level this season?

It's true to say that Hanson's career really burst into life last season, but she had been steadily progressing throughout her successful four-year spell at Aston Villa.

Prior to that, she played a key role in Manchester United's development as a professional women's team before then struggling for regular game time.

When Villa brought her in initially on loan in 2022, Hanson was low on confidence and needed a boost.

With 26 goals in 100 appearances for Villa and two player-of-the-season awards, it's fair to say that happened.

"I've got to thank Villa so much. They know that I left on good terms. I really enjoyed my time," Hanson told BBC Sport.

"Everyone there helped me boost my confidence again. Hopefully, I can just build on that now, but I'm not putting pressure on myself.

"It was obviously a very tough decision to leave Villa but just looking at Spurs, you could see their ambition and each season they have been improving.

"When they appointed Martin [Ho] as manager, I think that was a big statement because he is one of the best coaches I've worked with."

Hanson worked with Ho during his time as assistant coach at United between 2020 and 2023.

He made Hanson a key target in this transfer window, and the club backed him by buying the striker for an undisclosed fee.

"I know he gets the best out of me with the detail he puts in. I really think that will push me further on in my career," added Hanson.

"The signings Tottenham have made shows they really want to push on and win things. I want to achieve that while I'm here.

"Training's been really tough. It was probably one of the toughest pre-seasons I've done so far. Martin is challenging us, trying to push us to our limits.

"That's what I really wanted, because I needed a challenge. I don't just want to be signed because they think I'm good, I want them to improve me."

Having finished fifth last season, Tottenham are hoping to break into the WSL's top three and qualify for the Women's Champions League.

As well as Hanson, they have signed West Ham's top-scorer Shekiera Martinez, talented France defender Alice Sombath from Lyon and creative midfielder Victoria Pelova from rivals Arsenal this summer.

It means there will be fierce competition for a place in the starting XI - something Hanson is relishing.

"I'm definitely comfortable [in the WSL] now but I still don't see myself as one of the best. I'm very critical of myself," she said.

"It's going to be tough. I'm not expecting anything. My main aim is just to be better because I've got so many levels to go to. Martin knows that as well.

"I knew the level of players that were here. I'm just so excited to learn from them. I'm also here to help others, because that's what I've done at every club.

"I might not be the most talented but I've got a lot of fight and hunger in me. I literally run through a brick wall for my team. Hopefully I've showed them that."

Hanson's quality is unquestionable. Last season, she netted 43% of Villa's total goals and had the best shots on target ratio (50%) of the top-five goalscorers in the league.

She not only scored the bulk of Villa's goals, but only two team-mates created more chances than Hanson's 16 - and she had the most touches in the opposition box.

Her work-rate was evident too, as Hanson ranked among the top performers in her position in most defensive actions including tackling and interceptions.

The Scotland forward says she has also matured off the pitch and has a degree in sports coaching she hopes to put to good use.

Asked about where specifically she has developed, Hanson said: "I know what to do at different points in the game. I know how to calm players down.

"Previously when I worked with Martin, I was younger and I wouldn't have been able to cope with that as much. But now I've definitely matured a lot."

On team news, Jaissle said it's "too early" to put a clear timeframe on when William Osula will be back and he's "working hard" with Dan Burn and Joelinton to make a return.

Also on Bazoumana Toure, who was substituted at half-time in Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, he confirmed the midfielder was "feeling a bit of pain" but should be "fine" for the weekend.

On new signing Nico Gonzalez, the German boss confirmed: "He trained with us. And he looks sharp. He's an option [against Tottenham]."

Jaissle added: "He is a smart player. He has a huge potential and already brings so much quality in the squad, so I think he will adapt fast into our system, into our way of playing and then we can enjoy."

He knocked back a question on reports Napoli are interested in a loan move for Nick Woltemade, saying he had "nothing to add" and the striker is "important" for the club.

On the club's approach to the last week of the transfer window: "We want to be smart. We don't want to act in panic, so I'm really optimistic that things will happen."

On facing Tottenham this weekend, Jaissle said it's "difficult" to come up against a team that have made so many new signings.

He added: "We're doing our best and have a clear picture of what to expect. But we also need to be honest. We are facing a top, top team that will fight for the top places in the table for sure with these signings. But it's a good challenge."

On coming up against former Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, he said: "It's always nice when you face old team-mates. There should be a special motivation. I think it worked against [Alexander] Isak already, so hopefully it will also work on Saturday."

New Tottenham signing Omar Marmoush says the project under Roberto de Zerbi was "very attractive for me".

The 27-year-old Egypt forward has signed on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to buy next summer.

He is the second played to join Spurs from City this summer, after Savio's £75m move.

"It feels amazing to be here," he told club media. "I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.

"I've spoken with the head coach, I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for City following his move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, but had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland for much of his time at Etihad Stadium.

De Zerbi added: "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference.

"He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.

"He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level."

Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.

The 27-year-old Egypt international will join former City team-mate Savio at Spurs, after the Brazilian moved to north London for an initial fee of £75m on Tuesday.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me," said Marmoush

"I've spoken with the head coach [Roberto de Zerbi], I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Marmoush signed for City from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59m in January 2025 and has scored 16 goals in 62 games for the club in all competitions.

After a bright start to his City career, Marmoush made 13 of his 21 league appearances last term from the bench with Norway international Erling Haaland the club's preferred central striker.

Marmoush was utilised as a second-half substitute in City's 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and was an unused substitute in their 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth last Sunday.

Spurs have spent more than £312m in the transfer window this summer.

They have signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, Sandro Tonali from Newcastle and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, while defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, plus goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, have arrived on free transfers.

Speaking about their most recent arrival, De Zerbi said: "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference.

"He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.

"He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level."

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Preston 0-1 Everton

Conor Coady

Former Everton defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Preston need to keep it like this until half-time because they're well in it. They're defending OK in spells and they're keeping Everton in front of them.

At the end of the day, it's still 1-0 so at any point in this game when there's just a one goal difference, you are right in the game because we all know what can happen in the blink of an eye.

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Preston 0-1 Everton

Everton are knocking the ball around well and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall plays it into the feet of Thierno Barry.

But it is such a tame finish from 20 yards out as he tried to pass the ball into the net, but it is the easiest save Lee Nicholls will make all night.

'It's finely balanced'

HT: Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

John Anderson

Former Newcastle defender on BBC Radio Newcastle at St James' Park

It's been an interesting half, I thought we started really well and then the goal knocked us back.

I thought the response was good, it's a fabulous ball in by Amar Dedic for the [Newcastle] goal. It's finely balanced.

To be fair to West Brom, they've played some decent stuff and knocked it about quite well.

GOAL - Tottenham 2-0 Charlton

Dominic Solanke (45 mins)

Spurs have a second!

Timothy Ouma can't get to the ball as Charlton scramble to clear it from their box.

That allows it to drop to Dominic Solanke, who drills an effort inside the near post.

Charlton have barely had a sniff. It feels like it will only go one way from here.

Summer signings link up

Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

Ciaran Kelly

BBC Sport reporter at St James' Park

Around £96m worth of transfer fees went into that equaliser for Newcastle United.

Three summer signings combine as Sean Steur feeds Amar Dedic on the right and the defender's cross is knocked in by Bazoumana Toure, who scores his first goal for the club.

Head coach Matthias Jaissle clenches his fist on the touchline.

GOAL - Preston 0-1 Everton

Thierno Barry

Two in two games for Thierno Barry.

After scoring against Crystal Palace at the weekend, Barry gets on the scoresheet again.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall starts the move with an excellent diagonal pass to Vitalii Mykolenko and he puts the ball into the middle and Barry is there to convert to put the Toffees 1-0 up.

'Fabulous ball by Dedic'

Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

John Anderson

Former Newcastle defender on BBC Radio Newcastle at St James' Park

It's a wonderful ball. The goalkeeper can't get anywhere near it.

Bazoumana Toure just sneaks in between the two of them and just pokes it into the net.

It's a fabulous ball by Amar Dedic.

GOAL - Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

Bazoumana Toure (Newcastle)

Two of Newcastle's new signings combine to make it 1-1.

Amar Dedic does really well down the right flank and he provides an excellent cross in the middle, where Bazoumana Traore had got himself in between two defenders to score from close range.

He looks delighted at his first goal for the club.

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Preston 0-0 Everton

Chances at both ends at Deepdale.

Delano Burgzorg has an opportunity for the hosts, but James Tarkowski makes a vital deflection and that wipes out all the shot's power with Jordan Pickford gathering.

Everton then spring a quick attack of their own, with the move ending when Thierno Barry's strike is comfortably saved by Lee Nicholls.

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BBC Sport's Sam Harris debunks Tottenham's 'hidden' Savio fee rumour relating to Omar Marmoush's sell-on clause.

It was reported that City overcharged for Savio in order that they could reduce the amount that they'd have to pass on to Eintracht Frankfurt for the sale of Omar Marmoush.

Thank you for joining us

What a way to finish! That is all from us today, thank you for joining us.

Here is a recap from today's top stories:

Liverpool closing in on move for Bradley Barcola

Tottenham confirm Marmoush signing

Ezri Konsa is "available" to make his Arsenal debut

Jack Grealish keen on Everton return, Man City look at Ndiaye

Nottingham Forest sign Liam Delap from Chelsea for £50m

Aston Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson as Ollie Watkins nears Al-Hilal switch

Hull to sign forwards Mohamed-Ali Cho and Ilyas Ansah, says Sergej Jakirovic

Rose '120% sure' Scott is staying at Bournemouth

See you tomorrow for more transfer updates and Premier League manager conferences.

Take care!

Tottenham confirm Marmoush signing

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to buy next summer.

"It feels amazing to be here. I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans," the 27-year-old Egypt forward said.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.

"I've spoken with the head coach, I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Rose '120% sure' Scott is staying at Bournemouth

Bournemouth v Everton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose on whether he feels more additions are needed before the transfer window closes: "I've said several times that I feel we are in a really good spot. We have a competitive team already, despite it not being really big. We have competition of at least two players in every position and that should be enough. We also have enough to take care of our players' load. For me, it isn't necessary to be looking for any other players right now."

On feeling confident that Alex Scott will still be a Bournemouth player come 2 September: "I'm not just confident, I'm sure. I'm not just quite sure, I'm sure. Forget 100%, is there a 120%? That's how sure I am.

"We know we aren't going to sell anyone. That's what we said, that's what we were going for, and now we just have a few more days of rumours left. Our point of view was always very clear - we wanted to try to keep this group together. We had already lost two important players in Marcos Senesi and Alex Jimenez."

Christie 'back from suspension' but Rodriguez still 'adapting'

Bournemouth v Everton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose started off with an injury update: "We look in a good spot. The long-term absentees remain the same, but Ryan Christie is back from his suspension and injury. Tyler Adams, Juanlu Sanchez and Julio Soler have had one more week of training as well, so the situation in the squad is good."

On whether Alvaro Rodriguez is still building up fitness after being benched last weekend: "No, he is ready to go. At the end of the day, it is all about adapting to the demands and the intensity of the Premier League for him. That's what we are working on. He had a good week of training, we are going step-by-step with not only him but also Juanlu Sanchez. He is progressing in a good way."

Grealish keen on Everton, Man City look at Ndiaye

Shamoon Hafez and Nizaar Kinsella

BBC Sport football reporters

Jack Grealish's preference would be to return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.

And City hold an interest in signing Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye, who has rejected multiple contract offers on Merseyside.

Grealish, 30, has appeared as a substitute in City's opening two games of the season, but new boss Enzo Maresca is open to letting the Englishman leave the club before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Nidaye, meanwhile, is a player City are looking at.

Saudi side Al-Hilal held a strong interest in signing the Senegal international this summer, but the 26-year-old reportedly turned down the move.

David Moyes' side are under no pressure to sell Ndiaye, whose contract runs until 2029, and are likely to demand a significant fee in the region of £70m to even consider a sale.

'We want to prove everybody wrong'

Coventry City v Hull City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Hull City

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic on how he is enjoying his experience so far as a Premier League manager: "I enjoy very much. Still for me this is football and I am just doing my hob. It is a great motivation for me that I can show my potential and we can be competitive and play against much bigger teams. We want to prove everybody wrong and that we are on a good way. That is good motivation."

On whether his side suit being underdogs?: "Of course we are underdogs. We spent £144m in transfer market. Who is close to us? Coventry spent £260m/£270m.

"It's normal but still money doesn't play. Always that is my opinion. I never see money scoring the goal, it is players. As a team we can be dangerous and competitive."

Hull squad 'completely fine' for Coventry visit

Coventry City v Hull City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Hull City

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic was asked about the team news and whether there will be any changes from the opening day win over Manchester United: "We are fine. All these players had a training session today.

"We are all completely fine. So, we are ready for Saturday."

On rotating his full starting XI for Tuesday's Carabao Cup second round tie at Stoke, which the Tigers won on penalties: "We use this opportunity to give minutes to the players who arrived and it was great because it's also about adaptation.

"It means we can have more players for the next games and I was very pleased because they played a good game."

Havertz, Saka, Odegaard and White partnership

Alex Howell

BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

Another part of why Bukayo Saka looks like he is in a flow state so early in the season is the return of Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Ben White to full fitness.

There is no debate that White and Saka's partnership down the right-hand side, with the defender's overlapping runs, unlock the best in Saka.

The partnership he has with Odegaard and Havertz is also crucial to a fluid Arsenal attack and the win over Coventry was just the second time since December 2024 that the trio started a Premier League game together, such have been their injury problems.

There have been questions about whether Arteta is too reliant on Saka, and before the start of this season the winger had played 153 matches, with 61 of them being the full 90 minutes, across the past three seasons.

But with an enforced break through injury and then lower minutes at the World Cup, he could be about to produce the regular scintillating performances we have become used to.

Timber 'progressing well' but Saliba 'going to take a while'

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Mon, 20:00 BST)

Arsenal

On Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, who are both sidelined with respective injuries, Mikel Arteta said: "Jurrien is progressing really well. Let's see how he ends this week.

"We have increased his load so if everything goes well then next we can step it up again.

"Willy [Saliba] is in a much more conservative program right now. That's going to take a while."

'If we're going to sign somebody in their position then I tell them'

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Mon, 20:00 BST)

Arsenal

On managing players in the transfer window when there's so much speculation, Mikel Arteta said: "Very simply - knock on my door and I'll tell you if what you are reading is true.

"If we put names on the walls of all the players we've wanted in the last few months I think we'd need a whole new building to put it on.

"They know a lot is speculation. If they feel in doubt of what we think of them then I tell them straight away.

"If we're going to sign somebody in their position then I tell them."