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Extended HLs: Bournemouth v. Spurs Matchweek 21  NBC Sports

Bournemouth aim to end their 11-game winless run when they host Spurs on Wednesday.

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Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur live updates - by Andy Edwards

Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur live score: 0-0

Goalscorers: None

Bournemouth starting lineup

Petrovic - Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert - Cook, Scott, Tavernier - Semenyo, Kroupi, Evanilson

Spurs starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence - Bentancur, Palhinha, Bergvall - Tel, Simons, Kolo Muani

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

Kick off time: 2:30pm ET Wednesday (January 7)

Venue: Vitality Stadium — Bournemouth

TV Channel: NBCSN

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Andoni Iraola’s side pushed Arsenal all the way on Saturday but lost 3-2 in a thriller as the Cherries have slid all the way down the table and sit on 23 points. This is also set to be Antoine Semenyo’s final game for Bournemouth as he’s expected to join Manchester City in the coming days.

Spurs coughed up a lead against Sunderland to draw 1-1 at home on Sunday, as Thomas Frank’s side continue to struggle to score goals. They are three games unbeaten though and are starting to build a solid foundation as they are still within touching distance of fifth place. But can they find some inspiration in attack?

Bournemouth team news, focus

Justin Kluivert will undergo knee surgery and is the latest Bournemouth player to go down. He joins Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak and Veljko Milosavljevic on the sidelines. Semenyo and Brooks will likely support Evanilson in attack and the former will look to go out on a high if this is indeed his final game for Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs are still without Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, while Mohammed Kudus is out with a groin injury. Xavi Simons is back from suspension and Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie are fit to feature. Spurs will likely go with Richarlison, Kolo Muani and Simons in attack to try and get something going.

Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Bournemouth aim to end their 11-game winless run when they host Spurs on Wednesday.

WATCH — Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur

Andoni Iraola’s side pushed Arsenal all the way on Saturday but lost 3-2 in a thriller as the Cherries have slid all the way down the table and sit on 23 points. This is also set to be Antoine Semenyo’s final game for Bournemouth as he’s expected to join Manchester City in the coming days.

Spurs coughed up a lead against Sunderland to draw 1-1 at home on Sunday, as Thomas Frank’s side continue to struggle to score goals. They are three games unbeaten though and are starting to build a solid foundation as they are still within touching distance of fifth place. But can they find some inspiration in attack?

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

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

Kick off time: 2:30pm ET Wednesday (January 7)

Venue: Vitality Stadium — Bournemouth

TV Channel: NBCSN

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Bournemouth team news, focus

Justin Kluivert will undergo knee surgery and is the latest Bournemouth player to go down. He joins Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak and Veljko Milosavljevic on the sidelines. Semenyo and Brooks will likely support Evanilson in attack and the former will look to go out on a high if this is indeed his final game for Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs are still without Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, while Mohammed Kudus is out with a groin injury. Xavi Simons is back from suspension and Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie are fit to feature. Spurs will likely go with Richarlison, Kolo Muani and Simons in attack to try and get something going.

Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Davies lifts Spurs 1-0 in front of Sunderland  NBC Sports

Tottenham Hotspur look to deliver their first three-game unbeaten Premier League run since October when they host impressive Sunderland in North London on Sunday.

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Spurs vs Sunderland live updates - by Andy Edwards

Spurs vs Sunderland live score: 0-0

Goalscorers: None

Spurs starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies - Bentancur, Gray, Kudus, Tel, Odobert, Richarlison

Sunderland starting lineup

Roefs - Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Cirkin - Xhaka, Geetruida, Le Fee - Mayenda, Adingra, Brobbey

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

Kick off time: 10am ET Sunday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: NBCSN

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Spurs beat Crystal Palace in South London on Sunday, then drew Brentford in West London on Thursday. Now they’re back home in search of three points that could take them as high as seventh on the table.

That’s the place currently held by Sunderland and their Manager of the Year candidate Regis Le Bris. The Black Cats are unbeaten in four with a home win over derby rivals Newcastle United now joined by a draw at Brighton and home splits with Leeds and Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Xavi Simons (suspension), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Destiny Udogie (hamstring), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (suspension), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed)

Sunderland team news, focus

OUT: Chemsdine Talbi (international duty - AFCON), Aji Alese (shoulder), Noah Sadiki (international duty - AFCON), Reinildo Mandava (international duty - AFCON), Arthur Masuaku (international duty - AFCON), Bertrand Traore (international duty - AFCON), Habib Diarra (international duty - AFCON) | QUESTIONABLE: Dan Ballard (ankle)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland prediction

Tottenham Hotspur look to deliver their first three-game unbeaten Premier League run since October when they host impressive Sunderland in North London on Sunday.

Spurs beat Crystal Palace in South London on Sunday, then drew Brentford in West London on Thursday. Now they’re back home in search of three points that could take them as high as seventh on the table.

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That’s the place currently held by Sunderland and their Manager of the Year candidate Regis Le Bris.

The Black Cats are unbeaten in four with a home win over derby rivals Newcastle United now joined by a draw at Brighton and home splits with Leeds and Manchester City.

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

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

Kick off time: 10am ET Sunday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: NBCSN

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Xavi Simons (suspension), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Destiny Udogie (hamstring), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (suspension), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed)

Sunderland team news, focus

OUT: Chemsdine Talbi (international duty - AFCON), Aji Alese (shoulder), Noah Sadiki (international duty - AFCON), Reinildo Mandava (international duty - AFCON), Arthur Masuaku (international duty - AFCON), Bertrand Traore (international duty - AFCON), Habib Diarra (international duty - AFCON) | QUESTIONABLE: Dan Ballard (ankle)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland prediction

Brennan Johnson is moving across London after Crystal Palace agreed a club record deal to sign the Welshman from Tottenham Hotspur.

Johnson, 24, scored the decisive goal in Spurs’ 1-0 triumph over Manchester United in last season’s Europa League and now joins a Palace side vying for the Conference League.

Previous reports have cited the fee as near to $48 million, topping previous deals for Christian Benteke and Eddie Nketiah.

MORE — Complete list of January ins and outs

The winger has seen his minutes drop this season at Spurs under new boss Thomas Frank. Johnson’s played just 907 minutes across 21 matches in all competitions. He has four goals, a bit of a surprise given he bagged 18 goals and seven assists last season including the lone goal in the UEL final triumph over Manchester United.

“I’m really delighted that Brennan has joined the club,” said Palace boss Oliver Glasner. “He arrives very early in the window, so credit to the club for making this happen so quickly. Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability and with all the upcoming games he will be a valuable addition to the squad.”

The early addition is key, as Palace do not have Ismaila Sarr due to the Africa Cup of Nations and are also without attack-minded players Eddie Nketiah and Daichi Kamada after selling Eberechi Eze in the summer.

Johnson could pay immediate dividends as Palace prepare to play Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Glasner’s been operating with Yeremy Pino and Justin Devenny underneath Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Christantus Uche and Romain Esse coming off the bench.

Thomas Frank returned to Brentford for the first time since becoming Tottenham Hotspur manager in the summer, and everyone agreed they would mark the occasion with a ceremonial exhibition — a 0-0 draw so thoroughly unsatisfying for both sides.

BRENTFORD 0-0 SPURS — Video highlights & recap

Below is the latest Thomas Frank reaction, speaking after returning to west London.

Thomas Frank, on the Spurs fans booing after 0-0 draw with Brentford

“Yeah, I think they seemed like they were not too satisfied and it’s fair when we don’t hit that top performance overall. But, I think it’s double-sided because I think what we need to understand is the acknowledgement of the defensive side of the game — which we’ve done excellent today — against a team that just scored three against Liverpool, three against Man United, so on and so on. But, of course, the offensive part needs to be better. There’s no two ways about that.”

How did you see that game? “Two ways. I thought it was a tight, even game where we know how good Brentford have been here at home. We spoke about it before — how many good teams they’ve beaten and how many goals they’ve scored. We defended excellently, fantastic clean-sheet mentality — gave them nothing, gave nothing away — so that was the big positive thing. The negative is that we want to play better, we want to create more. The amount of unforced errors today was too big, in terms of really creating good opportunities. That’s the next level, but it was another clean sheet on the road, which is a good thing.”

On the penalty decision that went against Spurs: “I think it was 50-50. If it was given on the pitch, it would not be overturned.”

On the reception he received upon returning to Brentford: “That was, of course, a very nice moment — definitely going both ways from me to the club and the fans, and for them to me. When you are here seven years as a head coach it’s a big thing, and when you achieve a lot of magical moments together. A nice moment before the game, and then it was business as usual.”

How active will Spurs be in the January transfer window? “We are definitely out there, doing everything we can to see if we can improve the squad. It’s a difficult window, we know that. We need to make sure it’s the right one that we go for.”

Does Brennan Johnson leaving, mean someone else will come in? “No, I think that’s two different situations.”

Thomas Frank takes his current team, Tottenham Hotspur, to meet his former side, Brentford, on Thursday with the Bees one point ahead of Spurs in the table.

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Brentford vs Spurs live updates - by Andy Edwards

Brentford vs Spurs live score: 0-0

Goalscores: None

NO GOAL! Schade’s opening goal ruled out for offside (6')

Brentford starting lineup

Kelleher - Kayode, Collins, Ajer, Henry - Janelt, Henderson, Yarmoliuk - Lewis-Potter, Schade, Thiago

Spurs starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence - Palhinha, Bentancur, Gray - Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison

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

Kick off time: 3pm ET Thursday (January 1)

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium — West London

TV Channel: NBCSN

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Keith Andrews has massively overachieved with Brentford this season as Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade have created so many problems in attack. Brentford hammered Bournemouth 4-1 last time out and are full of confidence.

Spurs scrapped to a crucial 1-0 win at Crystal Palace last time out and they needed that after a poor run of results with just one win in eight before it. They did beat Brentford 2-0 in early December and matched up well against the Bees.

Brentford team news, focus

Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are away at AFCON, while Josh Dasilva, Reiss Nelson, Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are out injured. Sepp van den Berg faces a late fitness test. Brentford will look to set pieces and counters to punish any lapses in concentration from Spurs as Thiago and Schade are so direct and clinical.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs continue to be hit by injuries as James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski all remain out. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away at AFCON but Cristian Romero is back from suspension. Xavi Simons is still suspended and Lucas Bergvall is hoping to shake off a knock.

Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

Crystal Palace host Tottenham Hotspur in a big London derby on Sunday.

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Palace continue to punch above their weight but they were hammered 4-1 at Leeds United last time out in a shock defeat. They’re still in the hunt for European qualification and pushed Arsenal all the way a few days ago as they lost to the Gunners on penalty kicks in the League Cup quarterfinals.

Spurs are in a real pickle as they lost at home to Liverpool last weekend and imploded once again. Thomas Frank saw his captain Cristian Romero sent off for another wild decision and Spurs have been their own worst enemy at multiple times this season as they sit four points behind Palace heading into this game.

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

Kick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday (December 28)

Venue: Selhurst Park — South London

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com

Crystal Palace team news, focus

Palace are without Ismaila Sarr who is at AFCON with Senegal, while injuries have piled up in recent weeks. USMNT defender Chris Richards suffered a nasty injury against Arsenal and is a doubt. So too is Eddie Nketiah, while Cheick Doucoure, Daniel Munoz and Daichi Kamada are all out. Wharton is the main man in midfield, Guehi holds things together at the back and the duo of Mateta and Pino have an extra load in attack.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs will be without Romero and Xavi Simons through suspension, while James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski all remain out injured. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are both away at AFCON. It’s likely that Kevin Danso comes in for Romero at the back, while Lucas Bergvall will be tasked with creating chances from midfield. Brennan Johnson, Joao Palhinha and Richarlison are all pushing to start.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction