Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has endured a difficult start to the campaign, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has confirmed that he needs some time to fully adapt, and Spurs have no doubts about him as it stands.
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A League Cup match playing for a place in the quarter-finals – Wednesday 29 October and an 8pm kick-off.
Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: The EFL have confirmed when the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place.
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Newcastle United will host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night and the Magpies will face a much-changed lineup after the visitors were hit by another injury blow
I thought the injuries were supposed to fade after getting rid of Ange Postecoglou?
Scott McTominay has transformed into a much more dangerous player since hitting the prime years of his career and joining Napoli – and now some clubs back in the Premier League are eyeing him.
Sir Alex Ferguson famously quipped that dealing with ex-Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was more painful than his hip replacement. Sam Allardyce, the former West Ham United manager, will know better than most what he meant by that.
"Newcastle United are the Carabao Cup holders and come into this after four wins in five games. How have they coped without Alexander Isak and will Thomas Frank, as he did at Everton, produce another surprise tactical tweak?"
Rob Daly, official club commentator, presenter and pundit
Eddie Howe wants to get the balance right as he prepares to make changes to his Newcastle United starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie at home to Tottenham Hotspur (kick-off 8pm) .