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Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur this evening in the Premier League. Villa’s domestic form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last eight fixtures. With several clubs still chasing Champions League qualification, the Villains will want to maintain their cushion with a victory today. However, following a 1–0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final, Unai Emery’s side host the return leg on Thursday. He will be keen to ensure his squad remains fresh for that clash.

Tottenham, however, can afford no distractions. With relegation a growing threat, Spurs desperately need points to move out of the bottom three. A 1–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, their first of 2026, restored belief and potentially broke a mental barrier. Roberto De Zerbi has improved performances, but they need more results like that to ensure it is not in vain.

Below are the confirmed lineups for Aston Villa vs Tottenham.

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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups

Aston Villa Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Emery confirmed Amadou Onana’s status: “He has a scan, and we will see the consequences of it after it. But for Sunday, it is sure he is not available.”

Boubacar Kamara is Villa’s only other injury absentee.

Ross Barkley and Alysson are available after missing the Europa League contests due to registration.

Injured: Onana and Kamara.

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Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for Tottenham.

Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke were forced off in the victory over Wolves. Simons’ injury has since been confirmed as a ruptured ACL, which is expected to rule him out for around seven months.

When asked whether Solanke could face Villa at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi replied: “Villa, no, for sure, then we will see.”

Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from hernia surgery. His manager confirmed: “He’s not available yet.”

James Maddison trained “very well” this week, but the midfielder will require further assessment. De Zerbi explained: “I would like to play with him… but we have to consider the physical condition.” He added: “I think he can be important in the next three games.”

Having missed the last two matches with a shoulder injury, Pape Sarr will also be assessed.

Destiny Udogie is set to return in some capacity. De Zerbi said: “I don’t know if it’s the beginning of the game or the second half, but he’s available, yes.”

To Be Assessed: Maddison and Sarr.

Injured: Simons, Solanke, Vicario, Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and Mohamed Kudus.

Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

This will be updated when the starters are announced

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

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Last Word on Football bring you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur EPL clash on Sunday evening at 7:00pm. The Villains enter the clash following a 1–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. They will be looking for a strong finish to the season to secure Champions League qualification, with several clubs close behind. However, with the return leg against Forest set for Thursday, that fixture may take precedence in Unai Emery’s mind.

Spurs remain fully focussed on survival. Last week’s 1–0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers was the first in the league since December, and restored some belief. The north London side has shown improvement under Roberto De Zerbi, but remain in the relegation zone. With just four matches to play, De Zerbi will be under no illusions about the importance of picking up points at Villa Park.

Here is the latest team news for Aston Villa vs Tottenham.

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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Team News for Crucial Clash

Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026

Venue: Villa Park

Kick-off: 19:00 GMT

Last meeting: Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa (10 January 2026, FA Cup)

Referee: Sam Barrott

Current odds: Aston Villa 6/5, Tottenham 21/10

Aston Villa Team News

Villa have no players suspended.

Amadou Onana is ruled out. Speaking at his press conference, Emery confirmed: “He has a scan, and we will see the consequences of it after it. But for Sunday, it is sure he is not available.”

Boubacar Kamara is Villa’s only other injury absentee.

Ross Barkley and Alysson, who missed the Europa League clash due to registration, are available again.

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Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for the visitors.

Spurs’ victory against Wolves came at a cost, as Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke were forced off. Simons’ injury was confirmed as a ruptured ACL, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

Solanke suffered a hamstring injury. When asked whether the striker could face Villa at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi replied: “Villa, no, for sure, then we will see.”

Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined as he continues to recover from hernia surgery, and his manager confirmed: “He’s not available yet.”

James Maddison trained “very well” this week, but when asked if the midfielder could feature, De Zerbi answered: “I would like to play with him… but we have to consider the physical condition.” While his status for this match is unclear, the Italian added: “I think he can be important in the next three games.”

Having missed the last two matches with a shoulder injury, Pape Sarr will also be assessed.

One player set to return is Destiny Udogie. De Zerbi said: “I don’t know if it’s the beginning of the game or the second half, but he’s available, yes.”

Cristian Romero, Mohamed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies are all ruled out.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup

GK – Martinez

RB – Cash

CB – Konsa

CB – Mings

LB – Maatsen

CM – Luiz

CM – Tielemans

RM – McGinn

LM – Rogers

AM – Barkley

ST – Watkins

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Kinsky

RB – Porro

CB – Danso

CB – Van de Ven

LB – Spence

CM – Bissouma

CM – Bentancur

RM – Kolo Muani

LM – Tel

AM – Gallagher

ST – Richarlison

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Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur. Wolves’ relegation was confirmed on Monday night following West Ham’s 1–1 draw at Crystal Palace. Rob Edwards was unable to rescue the club despite an upturn in form, meaning the focus now shifts to preparation for life in the Championship. The club will use the remaining Premier League fixtures to assess the squad and aid decision-making.

In contrast, the task at hand for Spurs is clear and immediate. West Ham’s point moved them two points clear of Tottenham, increasing the need for victory at Molineux. Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping to build on the encouraging signs from last week’s 2–2 draw with Brighton. Although the Seagulls snatched a late point from Tottenham, De Zerbi’s side showed a tangible improvement from recent performances. Converting that into a first win in 2026 will be crucial if Spurs are to avoid joining Wolves in the second tier next season.

Below are the confirmed lineups for Wolves vs Tottenham and the latest team news.

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Wolves vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups

Wolves Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

At Friday’s press conference, Rob Edwards was asked about the recent injury to Jose Sa and replied: “He trained today so we’ll give him as much time as possible but he felt comfortable today so that’s pleasing.”

Matt Doherty also trained this week and is available. However, Ladislav Krejci “will be struggling” to feature.

Injured: Krejci and Sam Johnstone.

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Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for Tottenham.

Destiny Udogie is out. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi said: “Destiny has a problem and can’t play tomorrow.” On his return, he added: “I hope Destiny will be available next week at Villa Park.”

Pape Sarr, who missed the Brighton match, is also set to be absent. De Zerbi confirmed: “He felt pain in his shoulder and this week he has not worked with the group. He is not available to play.”

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is still recovering from hernia surgery. Asked about his potential return, De Zerbi replied: “No, Vicario is not available for tomorrow. I hope he can start with me from Monday.”

James Maddison returned to the bench against Brighton last week. However, De Zerbi explained: “He’s not available yet. Especially this week, he felt pain. Tomorrow he will come with us on the bench because it’s important whether he plays or not.”

Injured: Udogie, Sarr, Vicario, Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and Mohamed Kudus.

Wolves Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Sa, Lima, Doherty, S.Bueno, Toti, H.Bueno, Andre, J.Gomes, R.Gomes, Mane, Armstrong

Subs: Bentley, Wolfe, Hwang, Arokodare, Bellegarde, Tchatchoua, A.Gomes, Olagunju, Edozie

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Bissouma, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Simons, Solanke

Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Palhinha, Richarlison, Maddison, Tel, Gray, Bergvall, Souza

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With just five matches left to play, the Premier League relegation battle is heading towards its climax. Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are the four sides battling it out for survival. While the last couple of seasons’ run-ins offered little drama at the bottom of the table, every match will be a ‘cup final’ for those involved this year.

Here is a prediction of how those relegation battle matches will unfold.

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Who Survives the Premier League Relegation Battle?

AFC Bournemouth (a) – L 2-0

Burnley (h) – W 3-1

Tottenham (a) – L 2-1

Brighton & Hove Albion (h) – D 0-0

West Ham (a) – L 3-2

Leeds have enjoyed a strong recent run of form, which has created a degree of comfort for Daniel Farke’s side. Currently eight points clear of Tottenham in 18th, the biggest obstacle may now be complacency – particularly with an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea to juggle. In-form Bournemouth will likely have too much for them, but a win over struggling Burnley will help stave off the threat. A point against Brighton’s organised defence should be enough for safety, even if Leeds fall to defeat against Spurs and West Ham.

Projected Points – 43

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Sunderland (a) – D 2-2

Chelsea (a) – W 1-0

Newcastle United (h) – L 2-1

Manchester United (a) – L 1-0

Bournemouth (h) – D 2-2

Like Leeds, Nottingham Forest are balancing this relegation battle with another competition after reaching the semi-final of the Europa League. Vitor Pereira’s side have momentum though, and an entertaining draw at the Stadium of Light, followed by a win over misfiring Chelsea would underline that. Close defeats against Newcastle and Man United sandwiched by a European semi-final and potential final would leave Forest’s fate to be decided on the final day. A draw against Bournemouth in Andoni Iraola’s farewell would keep the standings tight.

Projected Points – 41

Everton (h) – D 1-1

Brentford (a) – D 0-0

Arsenal (h) – L 2-1

Newcastle (a) – W 2-1

Leeds (h) – W 3-2

West Ham have found form under Nuno Espirito Santo, but their upcoming fixtures offer few guarantees of points. Solid displays should yield points against defensively sure Everton and Brentford, before title-chasing Arsenal defeat the Hammers at the London Stadium. Those results would set up a sprint finish in the final two games, with West Ham finding victories over inconsistent Newcastle and Leeds.

Projected Points – 41

Wolverhampton Wanderers (a) – W 2-0

Aston Villa (a) – D 2-2

Leeds (h) – W 2-1

Chelsea (a) – L 2-1

Everton (h) – W 3-2

Roberto De Zerbi joined a club that had not won a match since December. However, the Italian’s first two matches offered promise that the run could end against Wolves. A point from Aston Villa, drained from a European match days before, would restore genuine belief. Victory against Leeds would swing momentum before a blow at Stamford Bridge. But with improved performances under De Zerbi, a final day win over Everton may just save the side.

Projected Points – 41

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Premier League Relegation Battle – Predicted Final Table

The margins are razor-thin and the Premier League relegation battle may come down to the wire and ultimately goal difference. With just two points projected to separate all four sides, Leeds remain in relative safety and Forest survive despite a tricky run of fixtures that threatens their top-flight status. Three wins would boost Spurs’ goal difference and keep them afloat. Meanwhile, West Ham fall victim to a significantly worse goal difference than their rivals, much of which was accrued in the early stages of the season.

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Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. Spurs fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland last week. Results around them saw Roberto De Zerbi’s side fall into the relegation zone. The Italian now welcomes his former club to north London, with the Lilywhites in desperate need of momentum. Having not won a league match since December, three points would provide a significant boost to their survival chances.

Brighton enters today’s match in far better circumstances following a 2-0 victory over Burnley. The Seagulls are the division’s form team, winning five of their last six matches. Brighton are currently ninth, and a fourth consecutive victory would see them close the gap further on those above. Fabian Hürzeler is now aiming to replicate De Zerbi’s feat, and bring European football back to the Amex Stadium.

Below are the confirmed lineups for Tottenham vs Brighton.

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Tottenham vs Brighton Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Cristian Romero suffered an injury which forced him off against Sunderland. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi explained the extent of the injury. Tottenham’s head coach said: “He’s suffering because he can’t play for us again this season.”

Guglielmo Vicario remains out after he underwent hernia surgery. While the Italian will miss the Brighton match, De Zerbi emphasised his importance, saying “Vicario is another top guy, I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Two midfielders are set to return. De Zerbi confirmed : “Rodrigo Bentancur is available to play, I don’t know if he starts the game or not.” He added: “Bissouma is available 100% more than he was for the Sunderland game.”

While James Maddison was seen training this week, the coach offered a cautious reply when asked about the midfielder’s return: “I don’t know yet. I don’t want to push too much because we lost Kudus in this way.”

Injured: Romero, Vicario, Maddison, Mohamed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies.

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Brighton Team News

Lewis Dunk will serve the second of his two-match suspension after the Brighton captain accumulated 10 yellow cards.

Having missed the Seagulls’ win over Burnley, James Milner will be absent again.

Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Hürzeler was asked about Milner’s status and replied: “Yes, he still will be out. He’s getting close and besides that, everything’s fine.”

Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster remain out and are not expected to feature again this season.

Injured: Milner, Tzimas and Webster.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Will be updated when the starters are revealed

Brighton Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Will be updated when the starting eleven is announced

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Tottenham Hotspur host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday at 5:30pm. Roberto De Zerbi faces his former club following a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland last week. Spurs remain winless in 2026, with their last victory coming against Crystal Palace on 28 December. Having fallen into the relegation zone, the north London club need a positive result to make ground on their relegation rivals. If Spurs are to avoid their first relegation in almost 50 years, Saturday’s match offers an opportunity to build much-needed momentum.

Brighton’s season has been far more positive. Fabian Hürzeler’s side are currently the Premier League’s form team having won five of their last six league contests. That streak has seen the Seagulls rise to ninth, and has created optimism for the remainder of the campaign. In touching distance of the European places, Hürzeler will be keen to continue their hot run and emulate De Zerbi in achieving European qualification.

Here is the latest team news and predicted lineups for Tottenham vs Brighton.

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Tottenham vs Brighton Team News for De Zerbi Reunion

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-off: 17:30 GMT

Last meeting: Brighton 2–2 Tottenham (20 September 2025, Premier League)

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Current odds: Tottenham 17/10, Brighton 13/10

Tottenham Team News

Captain Cristian Romero suffered an injury that forced him off against Sunderland. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi explained the extent of the injury. Spurs’ head coach said: “He’s suffering because he can’t play for us again this season.”

Guglielmo Vicario remains out after he underwent hernia surgery. While the Italian will miss the Brighton match, De Zerbi emphasised his importance, saying, “Vicario is another top guy, I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Tottenham are set to welcome back an important midfield duo, with De Zerbi confirming: “Rodrigo Bentancur is available to play, I don’t know if he starts the game or not.” He added: “Bissouma is available 100% more than he was for the Sunderland game.”

While James Maddison did train this week, De Zerbi offered a cautious reply when asked about the midfielder’s return: “I don’t know yet. I don’t want to push too much because we lost Kudus in this way.”

Mohamed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies are ruled out. No players are suspended for the hosts.

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Brighton Team News

Lewis Dunk will serve the second of his two-match suspension after the Brighton captain accumulated 10 yellow cards.

James Milner, who missed the Seagulls’ last match, will be absent again

Hürzeler was asked about the veteran’s status at Friday’s press conference, and replied: “Yes, he still will be out. He’s getting close and besides that, everything’s fine.”

Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster remain out and are not expected to feature again this season.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Kinsky

RB – Porro

CB – Danso

CB – Van de Ven

LB – Udogie

CM – Gray

CM – Gallagher

RM – Kolo Muani

LM – Tel

AM – Simons

ST – Solanke

Brighton Predicted Lineup

GK – Verbruggen

RB – Wieffer

CB – Van Hecke

CB – Boscagli

LB – Kadioglu

CM – Ayari

CM – Gross

RM – Gomez

LM – Minteh

AM – Hinshelwood

ST – Welbeck

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Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur. Sunderland earned a 2–1 derby victory over Newcastle United in their last match. Brian Brobbey’s winner adds to the late equaliser he scored against today’s opponents earlier this season. The Black Cats overtook Newcastle and now sit comfortably in mid-table in the Premier League. Another positive against Tottenham would boost their chances of European qualification for the first time since 1973.

Tottenham, however, are focused on survival. West Ham United’s victory on Friday night saw Spurs drop into the relegation zone. Roberto De Zerbi will aim to secure Tottenham’s first league win of 2026. His predecessor, Igor Tudor, suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to Arsenal in his first match. That result set the tone for a poor tenure which yielded just one point from five matches. While Sunderland are aiming to qualify for Europe for the first time since the 1970s, Tottenham are desperately hoping to avoid a first relegation since 1977.

Below are the Sunderland vs Tottenham confirmed lineups.

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Robin Roefs is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury which ruled him out of Sunderland’s last three fixtures.

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Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo and Enzo Le Fée are all set to feature. Speaking at his press conference, Régis Le Bris confirmed: “They are all ready to start.”

However, Dan Ballard and Nílson Angulo will not feature in this match. Le Bris said: “For Ballard and Angulo, they are close to returning but they won’t be back for Tottenham.”

Injured: Dan Ballard, Nílson Angulo, Jocelin Ta Bi, Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traoré and Simon Moore.

Tottenham Team News

The visitors have no suspensions.

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on a hernia. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi confirmed: “Vicario is not ready for the game. I hope he comes back earlier next week, but I don’t know yet.”

This match comes too soon for Rodrigo Bentancur. De Zerbi explained: “Bentancur is working with us, but not completely [ready].”

Yves Bissouma returned to training this week and may feature, following an injury he picked up before the international break.

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Mohamed Kudus has suffered a setback in his recovery. The Ghanaian was expected to return soon but may now require surgery and miss the remainder of the season.

Injured: Mohamed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and James Maddison.

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

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Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Sunday at 2:00pm. The Black Cats enter the match following a derby triumph against Newcastle United before the international break. Brian Brobbey’s last-gasp winner, which mirrored his late equaliser against Spurs earlier this season, secured a 2–1 victory over their fierce rivals. The win saw Régis Le Bris’ side move into 11th place in the Premier League table. With a mid-table finish virtually secured, Sunderland will aim to build momentum and push towards the European places.

In contrast, Tottenham’s focus is firmly on survival. Following West Ham United’s victory on Friday, Spurs dropped into the relegation zone. New manager Roberto De Zerbi is aiming to secure Tottenham’s first league win of 2026, following a 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in Igor Tudor’s final match. Tudor’s brief tenure produced one draw and four defeats in the league, with a debut 4–1 loss to Arsenal setting the tone. De Zerbi will want a significantly better start at the Stadium of Light.

Here is the latest team news for Sunderland vs Tottenham.

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Team News and Injury Updates

Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026

Venue: Stadium of Light

Kick-off: 14:00 GMT

Last meeting: Tottenham 1–1 Sunderland (4 January 2026, Premier League)

Referee: Rob Jones

Current odds: Sunderland 8/5, Tottenham 13/8

Sunderland Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Goalkeeper Robin Roefs has missed Sunderland’s last three fixtures but is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury.

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Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo and Enzo Le Fée are all set to feature. Speaking at his press conference, Le Bris confirmed: “They are all ready to start.”

However, Le Bris added: “Dan Ballard and Nílson Angulo are close to returning but they won’t be back for Tottenham.”

Jocelin Ta Bi, Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traoré and Simon Moore are ruled out.

Tottenham Team News

The visitors also have no suspensions.

Guglielmo Vicario is the latest to join the injured list after he underwent surgery on a hernia. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, De Zerbi confirmed: “Vicario is not ready for the game. I hope he comes back earlier next week, but I don’t know yet.”

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Rodrigo Bentancur’s return appears to be imminent. However, this match may be too soon for the midfielder. De Zerbi explained: “Bentancur is working with us, but not completely [ready].”

Yves Bissouma returned to training this week and could feature.

Mohamed Kudus was also expected to be back after the international break. However, the Ghanaian’s recovery suffered a setback this week, likely ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and James Maddison are ruled out as long-term absentees.

Sunderland Predicted Lineup

GK – Roefs

RB – Hume

CB – Mukiele

CB – Alderete

LB – Reinildo

CM – Sadiki

CM – Xhaka

RM – Talbi

LM – Le Fée

AM – Diarra

ST – Brobbey

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Kinsky

RB – Porro

CB – Romero

CB – Van de Ven

LB – Udogie

CM – Gray

CM – Bergvall

RM – Gallagher

LM – Tel

AM – Simons

ST – Solanke

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Here are the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s vital Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest. Both clubs are separated by just one point, and enter today’s match aware of the importance of victory. Spurs collected a crucial point against Liverpool last week, and continued that momentum by winning the second leg of their Champions League tie with Atlético Madrid. Those results have offered Igor Tudor’s side renewed belief that they can register their first league win of 2026. With the season’s end in sight, the margin of error is decreasing, and Spurs know the significance of a positive result today.

Forest also played in midweek, defeating FC Midtjylland on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League. That result followed two successive league draws against Manchester City and Fulham. Vitor Pereira has created some momentum as Forest aim to maintain their Premier League status. Yet they have not secured a league victory since a 2–0 win over Brentford in January, so picking up points in north London is increasingly important.

Last Word On Football brings you the Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest confirmed lineups below.

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Team News Ahead of Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will undergo hernia surgery next week. However, the Italian is expected to be available.

After missing the Champions League action, Dominic Solanke is set to return. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Tudor confirmed: “Dom didn’t train, but probably tomorrow he’ll train and he’ll be available. There’s some problems with his hip, but I think he’ll be okay.”

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João Palhinha, who suffered a clash of heads with Cristian Romero in the first leg against Atletico, is also expected to feature.

James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Mohamed Kudus’ returns are reportedly nearing, although the trio are not yet ready to face Forest.

Asked about Kudus, Tudor replied: “Maybe 10 days. I’m not sure, we need to check, but he’s progressing very well.” He added: “Bentancur as well. Maddison as well. We hope the medical staff will make us some nice surprise next week.”

Injured: Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus.

Nottingham Forest Team News

The visitors have no suspensions.

Forest enter the Tottenham clash with no new injury concerns.

However, Jair Cunha, who sustained an injury in the first leg of the Europa League tie, remains sidelined. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Vitor Pereira confirmed: “Jair has an injury. I don’t know exactly how long he will stay out but he is recovering and doing treatment.”

The manager was also asked about Chris Wood’s return, and replied: “I don’t know. I don’t have the information about it.”

Pereira did manage to rest some key players in midweek as Matz Sels, Murillo, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White were all absent from the starting eleven.

Injured: Willy Boly, Chris Wood, Jair Cunha, John Victor and Nicolò Savona.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Gray, Sarr, Tel, Richarlison, Solanke.

Substitutes: Kinsky, Dragusin, Palhinha, Simons, Udogie, Bergvall, Gallagher, Souza, Kolo Muani.

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Anderson, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, I. Jesus.

Substitutes: Ortega, Morato, Awoniyi, Ndoye, Dominguez, Yates, McAtee, Netz, Bakwa.

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Tottenham Hotspur host Nottingham Forest on Sunday at 2:15pm. It is a high-stakes match for both teams, who are currently split by one point in the Premier League table. Spurs enter the match following a morale-boosting 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. Having recorded an encouraging draw against Liverpool in their last league game, Spurs have ended a run of defeats, and built a platform in their bid for survival.

Forest were also in European action this week. Vitor Pereira’s side overcame FC Midtjylland via a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Their Premier League form has been steady under the Portuguese manager, having avoided defeat in their last two outings, including a 2–2 draw against Manchester City. While they have become difficult to beat, Forest will be searching for their first league win since January 25. Despite their ongoing Europa League campaign, survival remains the priority and a positive result in north London would be monumental.

Here is the latest team news for Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest.

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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Team News for Relegation Six-Pointer

Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-off: 14:15 GMT

Last meeting: Forest 3–0 Tottenham (14 December 2025, Premier League)

Referee: Michael Oliver

Current odds: Tottenham 6/5, Forest 11/5

Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Guglielmo Vicario will undergo hernia surgery next week. However, the Italian is expected to start in goal for the Forest match.

After missing the Atletico Madrid encounter, Dominic Solanke is set to return. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Igor Tudor confirmed: “Dom didn’t train, but probably tomorrow he’ll train and he’ll be available. There’s some problems with his hip, but I think he’ll be okay.”

Joao Palhinha is also expected to return, following a clash of heads with Cristian Romero in the first leg against Atletico.

Although the Forest game comes too soon, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Mohamed Kudus are making progress.

Asked about Kudus, Tudor replied: “Maybe 10 days. I’m not sure, we need to check, but he’s progressing very well.” He added: “Bentancur as well. Maddison as well. We hope the medical staff will make us some nice surprise next week.”

Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.

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Forest Team News

The visitors have no suspensions.

Jair Cunha, who sustained an injury in the first leg of the Europa League tie, remains sidelined. Speaking at his press conference, Vitor Pereira confirmed: “Jair has an injury. I don’t know exactly how long he will stay out but he is recovering and doing treatment.”

When asked about Chris Wood’s return, he replied: “I don’t know. I don’t have the information about it.”

Pereira did manage to rest some key players in midweek. Matz Sels, Murillo, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White were all absent from the starting eleven.

Forest enter the Tottenham clash with no fresh injury concerns.

Chris Wood, Jair Cunha, Willy Boly, John Victor and Nicolò Savona are ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Vicario

CB – Danso

CB – Romero

CB – Van de Ven

RM – Porro

CM – Gray

CM – Sarr

LM – Spence

RW – Simons

LW – Tel

ST – Richarlison

Forest Predicted Lineup

GK – Sels

RB – Aina

CB – Murillo

CB – Milenkovic

LB – Williams

CM – Anderson

CM – Sangare

RM – Hudson-Odoi

LM – Dominguez

AM – Gibbs-White

ST – Igor Jesus

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