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These are the Chelsea vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups for their Premier League clash on May 19. There will be a look at the most recent tean news for both sides as well as the news on who starts. This is a key match at the bottom end of the table as the Lilywhites could relegate West Ham if they pick up three points. Even one point would be theoretically enough as it would require a 13-goal swing on the final day to even out. The Blues can jump from 10th to a European spot with a win so they’ll be eager to perform to catch the eye of new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of next season.

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Chelsea vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups & Injury News

Chelsea Team News

The injury and suspension updates are taken from the latest updates on PremierInjuries.

The team is lacking on attacking cavalry as the trio of Estevao, Jamie Gittens, and Jesse Derry are injured, leaving the interim coach without three wide options. Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended for his anti-doping violation.

Midfielder Romeo Lavia is back on the sidelines, the injury prone former Southampton man had been eased back into the squad but a small issue kept him out of the FA Cup squad and Calum McFarlane is going to be cautious with the Belgian.

Chelsea Confirmed Lineup

Stay tuned as this will be updated when the starters and bench get announced.

Tottenham Hotspur Injury News

Roberto De Zerbi is dealing with a few injury problems that impact how he can set up. His attacking options have been hit as all of Dom Solanke, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, and Dejan Kulusevski are unavailable. At the core of his back line, Cristian Romero is also out.

Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup

Stay tuned as this will be updated when the starting eleven and substitutes are officially confirmed.

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Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups as Tottenham Hotspur host Leeds United this evening in the Premier League. Tottenham vs Leeds promises to be a tense battle, with both clubs still playing for survival. Following a 2–1 victory against Aston Villa, Roberto De Zerbi appears to have steered Spurs in the right direction. Despite Villa fielding a heavily rotated side, that victory came after a 1–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and an encouraging draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. With Spurs in abysmal form for much of the season, the De Zerbi-led improvement came at a crucial time with just three matches remaining.

Leeds enter this match in a far more comfortable position. Daniel Farke’s side are unbeaten in their last six league fixtures, and have managed three wins in the last four. Last week’s 3–1 victory over Burnley has left a six-point buffer over tonight’s opponents. Farke will be aware that continuing that form in north London could effectively secure Leeds’ Premier League status for next season.

Below are the confirmed lineups for Tottenham vs Leeds.

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Tottenham vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups

Tottenham Team News

No players are suspended for the hosts.

Asked for an update on Guglielmo Vicario at Thursday’s press conference, Roberto De Zerbi replied: “No, Vicario is not ready yet.”

Dominic Solanke is also expected to miss this match. De Zerbi said: “He’s improving very quickly. I don’t know for this game. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge.”

While James Maddison has returned to the bench in recent weeks, De Zerbi appears to be cautious with the playmaker. The manager explained: “I’m thinking about Maddison, maybe he’s not ready yet to play.”

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

Read More: Tottenham Relegation Battle: Five Players Who Could Decide Spurs’ Fate

Leeds Team News

No players are suspended for Leeds.

Leeds will be without attacker Noah Okafor. Assistant manager Edmund Riemer, filling in for Farke, told reporters: “Noah picked up a calf strain so he will miss the next two games. We are hopeful that he will be available for the last game.”

Riemer then confirmed Gabriel Gudmundsson’s absence: “Gabriel will be out for this week and then we need to assess him on a daily basis so hopefully he can be with us as soon as possible.”

Pascal Struijk’s status is uncertain, but Riemer explained: “Pascal is not going to train with us today. He has a hip contusion. He will train individually but we are hopeful that he will be available.”

Ilia Gruev is ruled out after he suffered a meniscus injury in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

This section will be updated once the team news is confirmed.

Leeds Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

This section will be updated once the team news is confirmed.

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Tottenham Hotspur host Leeds United on Monday evening at 8:00pm. Tottenham vs Leeds follows Spurs’ 2–1 victory over Aston Villa. Although Villa rotated heavily, the result followed a 1–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and an encouraging draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. With Roberto De Zerbi losing just one of his first four matches, Spurs look in a far stronger position to survive under his management. The importance of another positive result will not be lost on the Italian.

Leeds’ recent form has quashed the similar concerns their supporters held earlier in the campaign. A 3–1 victory over Burnley made it three wins in four league matches for Daniel Farke’s side. Unbeaten in six, Farke will be keen to extend that run, which could all but secure their Premier League status.

Here is the latest team news for Tottenham vs Leeds.

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Tottenham vs Leeds Team News for Bottom of the Table Clash

Date: Monday, 11 May 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

Last meeting: Leeds 1–2 Tottenham (4 October 2025, Premier League)

Referee: Jarred Gillett

Current odds: Tottenham 17/20, Leeds 11/4

Tottenham Team News

Spurs have no players suspended.

Tottenham have no fresh injury concerns, however, Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined after hernia surgery. Asked whether his goalkeeper could return at Thursday’s press conference, Roberto De Zerbi replied: “No, Vicario is not ready yet.”

Likewise, this match may come too soon for Dominic Solanke. De Zerbi said: “He’s improving very quickly. I don’t know for this game. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge.”

While James Maddison has returned to the bench in recent weeks, De Zerbi appears to be cautious with the playmaker. The manager explained: “I’m thinking about Maddison, maybe he’s not ready yet to play.”

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

Read More: Tottenham Relegation Battle: Five Players Who Could Decide Spurs’ Fate

Leeds Team News

No players are suspended for the visitors.

Leeds will be without in-form Noah Okafor. Assistant manager Edmund Riemer, filling in for Farke, told reporters: “Noah picked up a calf strain so he will miss the next two games. We are hopeful that he will be available for the last game.”

Gabriel Gudmundsson will also be absent. Riemer confirmed: “Gabriel will be out for this week and then we need to assess him on a daily basis so hopefully he can be with us as soon as possible.”

Pascal Struijk may require further assessment, with Riemer explaining: “Pascal is not going to train with us today. He has a hip contusion. He will train individually but we are hopeful that he will be available.”

Ilia Gruev, who sustained a meniscus injury in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, is ruled out.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

GK – Kinsky

RB – Porro

CB – Danso

CB – Van de Ven

LB – Udogie

CM – Palhinha

CM – Bentancur

RM – Kolo Muani

LM – Tel

AM – Gallagher

ST – Richarlison

Leeds Predicted Lineup

GK – Darlow

RWB – Bogle

CB – Rodon

CB – Bijol

CB – Struijk

LWB – Justin

CM – Ampadu

CM – Tanaka

RM – Stach

LM – Aaronson

ST – Calvert-Lewin

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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.

Read More: Tottenham Relegation Battle: Five Players Who Could Decide Spurs’ Fate

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.

Read More: Tottenham Relegation Battle: Five Players Who Could Decide Spurs’ Fate

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.

Read More: Premier League Relegation Battle: Who Survives the Final Five Games?

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

Read More: Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham is An Expensive Gamble – Opinion

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.

Read More: Igor Tudor Leaves Tottenham

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.

Read More: Igor Tudor Leaves Tottenham

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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