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Beleaguered Thomas Frank leads his struggling Tottenham Hotspur side against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in a simply massive game for his future as Spurs boss.

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Following their shock 2-1 home defeat to West Ham on Saturday, Frank is under serious pressure with just two wins from their last 13 Premier League games. He has taken training ahead of this game but reports suggest Spurs’ hierarchy are considering Frank’s future given the poor results since he took over in the summer. Frank knew this job would be difficult but the lack of creativity at one end and huge mistakes at the other are adding up to a sorry state of affairs. But all of that aside, Spurs still have a chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League and are level on points with Dortmund (11) as this competition has provided some solace for Frank.

After a tough couple of years Dortmund have rebuilt strongly under Niko Kovac. They have lost just once all season in the Bundesliga and in Serhou Guirassy they have a clinical forward who leads the line so well and there are so many talented attackers buzzing around underneath him. They have been involved in some incredibly high-scoring games in the Champions League and are the joint-highest scorers in the competition this season with 19 goals in six games.

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

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

Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (January 20)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel/Streaming: Paramount+

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Injuries are once again adding up as Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus are all out. Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons and Archie Gray are all struggling too, while Dominic Solanke’s return from long-term injury was the only positive from a poor display against West Ham at the weekend. Frank has tried to be pragmatic as Spurs boss but it isn’t working. Perhaps his best chance of success is to just open up and go for it?

Borussia Dortmund team news, focus

Kovac has Guirassy leading the line and Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyimi and Felix Nmecha all chipping in with goals. Marcel Sabitzer is tasked with controlling things in midfield but Dortmund will hope to cause chaos with balls directly up to Guirassy and then feast on Spurs’ defensive problems.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund prediction

There’s no other way to say it: Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur is an utter shambles after losing to relegation-threatened West Ham at home on Saturday.

SPURS 1-2 WEST HAM — Video highlights & recap

Below is the latest Thomas Frank reaction, speaking after Spurs hit a new low in a season chock-full of them.

Thomas Frank reaction — What did Spurs boss say after disgraceful defeat to West Ham?

On pushing for a winner, then conceding it: “It seems like we’ve seen that before — against Bournemouth where we do very well second half, get the equalizer and pushing for the winner, on top of the game, having chances, not getting over the line, and then switching off in the last moment of the game.”

…

“I think we started well the first 15 minutes, then we go 1-0 down. After that, I felt we rushed it too much, we gave the ball way too much the [rest] of the first half. I think halftime helped, the boys pushed and did everything right, equalized and created chances. Of course, super disappointing that we lose in the last minute of the game. … If we can’t win, we need to get the draw.”

On what he said at halftime: “We talked about a little tweak in the build-ups. … Also, [being] a little more calm, a few more passes, don’t rush it. If you can’t win it high, get under, wait for the moment and then go again. I think they did everything right.”

On Spurs’ struggle defending set pieces and aerial balls, leading to the winner: “It’s probably our worst game defending set pieces. We’ve been exceptional the whole year. I also think we didn’t have the same height and physicality compared to West Ham — a little bit because of personnel and what’s available. Of course, we need to do better, we need to compete.”

Spurs captain Cristian Romero, on another home defeat

“I this moment, we need to stay together and work hard tomorrow on the training ground. Honestly, [it’s] a disastrous moment for us. Thank you, fans, for always staying with us.”

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Two London sides desperate for a win clash Saturday in North London when Spurs host West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham live updates - by Andy Edwards

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham live score: 1-1

Goalscorers: Crysencio Summerville (15'), Cristian Romero (64')

GOAL! Spurs 1-1 West Ham: Romero thumps a header past Areola (64')

GOAL! Spurs 0-1 West Ham: Summerville cuts inside and scores off Van de Ven’s backside (15')

Spurs starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies - Gray, Gallagher, Simons - Odobert, Tel, Kolo Muani

West Ham starting lineup

Areola - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles - Soucek, Fernandes, Pablo - Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos

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

Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: Peacock

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Spurs have lost four-straight games across all competitions following last weekend’s 2-1 FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, and the previous three matches weren’t exactly a murderers’ row for Thomas Frank’s men. Draws with Brentford — who have been in good form despite Frank’s exit this summer — and Sunderland were joined by a loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Week 21. The results leave Spurs in 14th place with 27 points, three points off the top half of the table and six away from sixth-place Newcastle United.

West Ham head to North London without a win in their last 10 Premier League matches, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo and his men seven points behind 17th-place Nottingham Forest with 14 points. Spurs blasted West Ham 3-0 in the reverse fixture with all of the goals coming in the second half, two of those coming after Tomas Soucek was shown a straight red card in the 54th minute.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Richarlison (hamstring), Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE)

West Ham team news, focus

OUT: Konstantinos Mavropanos (neck), Lukasz Fabianski (back), Malick Diouf (international duty - AFCON)

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham prediction

Aston Villa easily built a 2-0 halftime lead on Spurs then had to hold on for a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Spurs were sent off the pitch by boos after 45 minutes when Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers put the finishing touches on too-easy team goals for the visitors.

MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & results

Spurs fought well in the second half, pulling a goal back through Wilson Odobert in the 54th minute, but ultimately couldn’t find the goal to force extra time.

Villa out-attempted Spurs 17-13 on the day while keeping 60% of the ball. They also put eight shots on target in the game while Tottenham Hotspur managed five.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa final score: 1-2

Emiliano Buendia 22', Morgan Rogers 45+3', Wilson Odobert 54'

Skirmish at the whistle!

It’s over in favor of Villa but the turmoil continues as Joao Palhinha needs to be separated Morgan Rogers.

Unsavory scenes to be sure.

Wilson Odobert goal — Spurs 1-2 Villa

Kolo Muani does so well with a physical takeaway in midfield, turning the ball up field.

He drives toward the box and finds Wilson Odobert on the right, with the ex-Burnley man blasting home.

Morgan Rogers goal — Spurs 0-2 Villa

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rains more than a few boos down on their team, and their defenders are the focus.

Mathys Tel gives the ballaway on the left flank and then johs back while Malen gets the ball in the corner,

He drives inside to find Buendia, who flicks to Rogers for a fine finish.

Really poor from Spurs.

Randal Kolo Muani offside goal

Xavi Simons is the straw that stirs’ Spurs drink these days, and he’s sent Randal Kolo Muani behind the line.

The striker delivers a fine finish but was a half-yard offside.

Still 1-0 to the visitors into the 42nd minute.

Emiliano Buendia goal — Spurs 0-1 Villa

It’s a training drill.

Villa cut right through the middle of Spurs, with John McGinn turning a final third entry to Donyell Malen.

The Dutchman reverses to a blazing Emiliano Buendia, who buries his chance in the near post roof.

Spurs fans will not be pleased with that.

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Palhinha, Odobert, Simons, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa lineup

Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Malen

Spurs vs Aston Villa preview — by Andy Edwards

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are once again languishing down in the bottom half of the table (14th) with Thomas Frank the latest head coach to come under intense scrutiny, but he might just fancy a cup run to get the fans back onside and buy himself a bit more time. The two sides met back in late October and it was Villa who came out on top, away from home, after Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia each scored to complete a comeback and 2-1 victory. Since then, Spurs have lost twice as many PL games (6) as they have won (3) and are 16th in the form table, 15 places and 18 points behind Aston Villa (1st - 31 points).

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty - AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa prediction

If the contrast in form isn’t enough to sway you, let the injury/international duty list do the rest. Spurs’ inability to create (or finish) scoring chances makes them nearly impossible to pick at this point. Spurs 1-3 Aston Villa.

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

Kick off time: 12:45 pm ET, Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & results

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

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

Kick off time: 12:45 pm ET, Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Streaming: ESPN+

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

Emiliano Buendia 22', Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers goal — Spurs 2-0 Villa

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rains more than a few boos down on their team, and their defenders are the focus.

Mathys Tel gives the ballaway on the left flank and then johs back while Malen gets the ball in the corner,

He drives inside to find Buendia, who flicks to Rogers for a fine finish.

Really poor from Spurs.

Randal Kolo Muani offside goal

Xavi Simons is the straw that stirs’ Spurs drink these days, and he’s sent Randal Kolo Muani behind the line.

The striker delivers a fine finish but was a half-yard offside.

Still 1-0 to the visitors into the 42nd minute.

Emiliano Buendia goal — Spurs 0-1 Villa

It’s a training drill.

Villa cut right through the middle of Spurs, with John McGinn turning a final third entry to Donyell Malen.

The Dutchman reverses to a blazing Emiliano Buendia, who buries his chance in the near post roof.

Spurs fans will not be pleased with that.

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Palhinha, Odobert, Simons, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa lineup

Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Malen

Spurs vs Aston Villa preview — by Andy Edwards

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are once again languishing down in the bottom half of the table (14th) with Thomas Frank the latest head coach to come under intense scrutiny, but he might just fancy a cup run to get the fans back onside and buy himself a bit more time. The two sides met back in late October and it was Villa who came out on top, away from home, after Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia each scored to complete a comeback and 2-1 victory. Since then, Spurs have lost twice as many PL games (6) as they have won (3) and are 16th in the form table, 15 places and 18 points behind Aston Villa (1st - 31 points).

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty - AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa prediction

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & results

Spurs are once again languishing down in the bottom half of the table (14th) with Thomas Frank the latest head coach to come under intense scrutiny, but he might just fancy a cup run to get the fans back onside and buy himself a bit more time. The two sides met back in late October and it was Villa who came out on top, away from home, after Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia each scored to complete a comeback and 2-1 victory. Since then, Spurs have lost twice as many PL games (6) as they have won (3) and are 16th in the form table, 15 places and 18 points behind Aston Villa (1st - 31 points).

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

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

Kick off time: 12:45 pm ET, Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Streaming: ESPN+

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty - AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa prediction

Extended HLs: Bournemouth v. Spurs Matchweek 21  NBC Sports

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

WATCH — Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur

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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.

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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