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Tottenham Hotspur’s summer spending spree is reportedly set to continue as the club will break its one- or two-day-old transfer record by signing midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to $133 million.

MORE — Spurs, West Ham agree deal for Mateus Fernandes

Spurs agreed to sign another midfielder, Mateus Fernandes, from West Ham United for $112 million on Tuesday as Roberto De Zerbi rebuilds the side that finished 17th in the Premier League in back-to-back seasons. Manchester City were linked with a move for Tonali agreeing to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest last week.

Where do Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes fit in Spurs’ midfield plans?

Tonali and Fernandes should quickly become Spurs’ starting midfield, given not only their price tags but especially De Zerbi’s desired playing style. Under the Italian, Brighton often made every effort to bait opponents to press them high up the field in order to create transitional moments during periods of possession. The midfielders must be athletic to escape pressure while carrying the ball forward, or possess the vision and skill to find and connect one-touch passes upfield.

Spurs are spending freely after decades of penny pinching under Daniel Levy’s leadership. Now, in the first summer transfer window since his departure, the Lewis family have already empowered De Zerbi in a way that no manager before him was given.

Yves Bissouma left the club this week after his contract expired on June 30 and it looks increasingly likely that the option in Joao Palhinha’s loan to make the move permanent will not be executed. Conor Gallagher, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are the other midfielders vying for minutes in midfield, though Gray and Bergvall have been the subject of transfer rumors in recent days.

West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes was a wanted man this summer and it seems like Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign the Portuguese prodigy.

Fernandes, 21, dazzled for the Hammers during the 2025-26 season but after they were relegated on the final day (with Spurs staying up instead) it always seemed likely he would be sold.

Linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and others this summer, reports from David Ornstein and the BBC both say that Spurs have won the race to sign Fernandes in a deal totaling $112 million.

How good is Mateus Fernandes? And how will he fit in at Spurs?

Fernandes is exactly the kind of energetic, all-action central midfielder who will thrive under Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs.

They have been crying out for a central midfielder like him to link midfield and attack and Fernandes has been consistently excellent in the Premier League for the last two years on very bad teams as he was relegated with both Southampton and West Ham in back-to-back campaigns.

This is big money for Spurs to spend, especially on top of the money already paid to sign center back Jan Paul van Hecke, but it makes sense. A huge overhaul is coming after they just escaped relegation last season.

With Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi signed on free transfers and Van Hecke confirmed and Fernandes coming in, Spurs will have a much more solid look to them next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken their relegation fight to the final day of the 2025-26 season (Sunday, 11 am ET), needing just a point at home against Everton to stay in the Premier League next season.

WATCH — Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Spurs (17th) sit two points clear of rivals West Ham in 18th, but with a goal difference vastly superior to the Hammers (-10 to -22), a draw will do. Notably, Spurs have only won two PL games at home all season — opening day in August, and their last one on Dec. 6 (0W-4D-6L since). Roberto De Zerbi’s side has been incredibly short on attacking quality (and depth) in recent weeks due to injuries, but the Italian revealed a bit of good news on that front on Friday, regarding midfielder James Maddison and forward Dominic Solanke. “Maddison is available. It’s always tough to decide before the game how many minutes he can play. … Solanke is available for selection. We have to decide if he starts in the first XI or not.”

Everton are firmly entrenched for a mid-table finish in David Moyes’ first full season back in charge. After fighting relegation down to the very end three seasons in a row, Moyes has taken the Toffees to 13th and 12th (currently) in just 18 months.

See below for everything you need to know about Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton live, stream link and start time

Kickoff time: 11 am ET Sunday (May 24)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — London

TV Channel: NBC

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Cristian Romero (knee), Xavi Simons (knee), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Wilson Odobert (knee)

Everton team news, focus

OUT: Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring), Jack Grealish (foot) | QUESTIONABLE: Idrissa Gueye (undisclosed)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton prediction

LONDON — Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, as Spurs are still in relegation trouble heading into the final day of the season.

MORE — Roberto De Zerbi reaction

Roberto De Zerbi’s side started well but a first half beauty from Enzo Fernandez put Chelsea ahead and they doubled their lead through Andrey Santos in the second half.

Richarlison scored late on to set up a wild finale as Spurs came close to grabbing the point they needed to all but secure Premier League survival.

But instead they now go into their final game of the season at home against Everton knowing a win will keep them in the Premier League. They are on 38 points, two points ahead of West Ham who host Leeds on the final day.

A draw against Everton will almost certainly be enough for Spurs too, as they have a 12-goal advantage over West Ham in the race to stay up. But if Spurs lose at home to Everton, a win for West Ham will keep them up and relegate Spurs.

Chelsea are still in the hunt for European qualification as they move on to 52 points and can finish seventh if they win at Sunderland on the final day, which would seal a Europa League spot.

Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will have been happy with a lot of what he saw, but there is clearly plenty of work for him to do when he arrives this summer from July 1.

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Tottenham Hotspur host Leeds United on Monday in a massive game for the hosts in their scrap against relegation.

WATCH — Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds

Roberto De Zerbi has led Spurs to back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since August to reignite their hopes of staying in the Premier League. They won 2-1 at a rotated Aston Villa last weekend to give themselves huge belief they can stay in the top-flight as they go head-to-head with London rivals West Ham to stay out of the bottom three in the final weeks of the season. Can Spurs make the most of this big opportunity?

Leeds sit six points above Spurs heading into this game and despite Daniel Farke’s side going six games unbeaten in the league and winning three of their last four games, they still aren’t out of relegation danger. Leeds beat Burnley 3-1 last time out and will be aiming to hit Spurs on the counter to win this game. If they win Leeds’ status as a Premier League club would be secure for next season.

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 3pm ET Monday (May 11)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch on USA

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

As you may have heard, Spurs have a huge number of injuries with Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke and Ben Davies all ruled out. Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison are both fit, while James Maddison is fit to play a part after being on the bench in the last few games. De Zerbi has Spurs set up well in a 4-2-3-1 formation and Conor Gallagher breaking forward from central midfield suits him and Spurs perfectly.

Leeds team news, focus

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds prediction

Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi believed his team could get out of the relegation zone, but did he see that performance coming against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday?

MORE — Villa v Spurs reaction, video highlights

De Zerbi’s men took a two-goal lead after 25 minutes on goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, then proceeded to almost completely hold down the fifth-place Villans over 90 minutes for a 2-1 win.

The win pulls Spurs out of the bottom three, two points ahead of West Ham and now two points behind 16th-place Nottingham Forest.

How did De Zerbi see it?

Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur boss say after Spurs huge win at Aston Villa?

Happy with the win: “For sure because we played against Aston Villa, a very good team, a lot of very good players, great manager but we played very well 60 minutes — without the ball, with the ball. We suffered Watkins, Buendia. We conceded a goal, the only bad thing on the pitch. We could’ve scored more goals especially in the first half but I am pleased for this performance from my players. I know how much they’ve suffered this season and for that I am very proud.”

What did you like about the side’s mentality? “Pressure is like courage, it’s like mentality and then in ball possession because we played very well, with calm when we had to attack space or go to shoot. When we had to keep the ball, we did. I love playing football especially if you have these players on the squad. My job is to put them in the right condition to play, to show what they are capable of doing.”

How good was Conor Gallagher? “Gallagher when he plays well, we have 12 players because he is amazing. Today also Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel played a fantastic game. Joao Palhinha, Bentancur were incredible. The two central backs with and without the ball. Really pleased.”

Tottenham Hotspur played their best game in ages as Roberto De Zerbi’s men are out of the bottom three following a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Sunday.

Villa were changed from their midweek Europa League semifinal first leg loss at Nottingham Forest, but few would’ve expected to see the visitors so much in the ascendancy.

WATCH — Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur full match replay

Conor Gallagher and Richarlison gave Spurs a two-goal lead before the match was 26 minutes old, and the final score line saw the North Londoners pull into 17th place with 37 points, a point clear of West Ham. Spurs also have a hefty 10-goal differential advantage on West Ham.

Villa’s third-straight loss in all competitons sees Unai Emery’s men on a 270-minute goalless run. Their 58 points trail Liverpool on goal differential and see them six points clear of sixth-place Bournemouth in the race for the final Champions League spot. Villa could also reach the Champions League by winning the Europa League.

What’s next?

Villa host the second leg of their Europa League semifinal versus Nottingham Forest on Thursday, trailing 1-0. They’ll then head to relegated Burnley on Sunday.

Spurs host Leeds on Monday, May 13 before visiting Chelsea on May 19.

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur final score: 1-2

Conor Gallagher 12', Richarlison 26', Emiliano Buendia 90+6'

Emiliano Buendia goal — Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Matty Cash’s left-footed cross deep in stoppage time is turned into the goal by the head of Emi Buendia.

Still, that should be it, coming more than five minutes into five minutes’ stoppage time.

Subs

Villa’s Ollie Watkins replaced Tammy Abraham, and Spurs have made two changes in the 67th minute.

Djed Spence comes into the game for Randal Kolo Muani, while Yves Bissouma replaces the either ailing or tired Rodrigo Bentancur.

Villa absent

Changes aside, Villa are at home with 37% of the ball and zero shot attempts against a bottom-three side.

You would’ve bet on these players trying to break down a wall to be a part of the Europa League second leg vs Forest later this week. Not so much.

Halftime — Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Forty-five minutes from shaking up the relegation picture with three matchweeks remaining this season.

Richarlison goal — Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Mathy Tel sends an arrow of a cross toward the six and Richarlison rises high to turn it inside the goal. Wow.

Spurs look fantastic

They’ve won a corner now as Emiliano Martinez makes a terrific close-range save on Randal Kolo Muani.

Kevin Danso lashes a blocked side-volley and.... Richarlison!

Conor Gallagher goal — Aston Villa 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

They’ve been on the front foot and it’s fitting that Gallagher gets this goal.

Gallagher darts to the top of the arc to settle an airborne ball and cruises a pinpoint shot inside the post.

Aston Villa lineup

Martinez, Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen, Bogarde, Tielemans, Barkley, Sancho, Rogers, Abraham

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur preview

The 2pm ET kickoff finds Villa down 1-0 after a first leg semifinal loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday which left Unai Emery fuming with several calls from the Video Assistant Referee.

WATCH — Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

Yet Villa have found their footing in the Premier League, eight points clear of sixth-place Brighton in the race to reach the UEFA Champions League. Emery has the freedom to try some new things to get his team back on track for the second leg.

Spurs’ Roberto De Zerbi does not have the same luxury, as the North Londoners are still on track for their first ever relegation to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur open Week 35 in 18th place, two points behind West Ham United, five back of Forest, and six behind Leeds. They need a win to keep heat on the group above them, let alone find safe pastures.

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Boubacar Kamara (knee), Alysson (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Amadou Onana (knee)

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Xavi Simons (ACL), Cristian Romero (knee), Mohammed Kudus (groin), Wilson Odobert (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Ben Davies (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Guglielmo Vicario (groin), Destiny Udogie (muscular), Pape Matar Sarr (shoulder), Dominic Solanke (thigh)

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Spurs remain without so many stars and Villa Park is a tough place to go even when the hosts are a bit weary. This could tilt either way and a draw won’t move Spurs out of the bottom three yet perhaps they’ll be happy to take it. Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 2pm ET Sunday

Venue: Villa Park — Aston

TV Channel: USA

Aston Villa dust themselves off from a rough midweek loss in the Europa League to host a scrapping, desperate Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on Sunday.

WATCH — Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

For live updates and highlights throughout Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 2pm ET Sunday

Venue: Villa Park — Aston

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch on USA

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur live updates, score: 0-2

Conor Gallagher 12', Richarlison 26'

Richarlison goal — Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Mathy Tel sends an arrow of a cross toward the six and Richarlison rises high to turn it inside the goal. Wow.

Spurs look fantastic

They’ve won a corner now as Emiliano Martinez makes a terrific close-range save on Randal Kolo Muani.

Kevin Danso lashes a blocked side-volley and.... Richarlison!

Conor Gallagher goal — Aston Villa 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

They’ve been on the front foot and it’s fitting that Gallagher gets this goal.

Gallagher darts to the top of the arc to settle an airborne ball and cruises a pinpoint shot inside the post.

Aston Villa lineup

Martinez, Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen, Bogarde, Tielemans, Barkley, Sancho, Rogers, Abraham

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur preview

The 2pm ET kickoff finds Villa down 1-0 after a first leg semifinal loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday which left Unai Emery fuming with several calls from the Video Assistant Referee.

WATCH — Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

Yet Villa have found their footing in the Premier League, eight points clear of sixth-place Brighton in the race to reach the UEFA Champions League. Emery has the freedom to try some new things to get his team back on track for the second leg.

Spurs’ Roberto De Zerbi does not have the same luxury, as the North Londoners are still on track for their first ever relegation to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur open Week 35 in 18th place, two points behind West Ham United, five back of Forest, and six behind Leeds. They need a win to keep heat on the group above them, let alone find safe pastures.

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Boubacar Kamara (knee), Alysson (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Amadou Onana (knee)

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Xavi Simons (ACL), Cristian Romero (knee), Mohammed Kudus (groin), Wilson Odobert (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Ben Davies (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Guglielmo Vicario (groin), Destiny Udogie (muscular), Pape Matar Sarr (shoulder), Dominic Solanke (thigh)

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Roberto De Zerbi couldn’t hide his reaction at full time as Tottenham Hotspur scored late on at bottom club Wolves to grab their first league win of 2026 and boost their hopes of staying in the Premier League.

The relief, passion and joy on his face was clear for all to see.

Spurs’ win combined with West Ham’s win against Everton (courtesy of a late, late winner from Callum Wilson) on Saturday means the north London giants are still in the relegation zone with four games to go as they are two points from safety.

There is still a long, long way to go in this relegation scrap but Italian coach De Zerbi will be delighted that his side found a way to win it when it mattered most and will use that as fuel moving forward.

Here is the latest Roberto De Zerbi reaction from Molineux.

Roberto De Zerbi reaction