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Tottenham Hotspur will welcome the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, for the fourth round of the EFL Cup this Wednesday.

Tottenham will be keen to bounce back from a 0-1 league defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Manchester City will aim to build on their momentum after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Southampton. The win saw City return to the top of the Premier League leaderboard, as rivals Liverpool and Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Tottenham vs. Man City live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:

TV channel: -

Live stream: Paramount+

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+

What time does Tottenham vs. Man City kick off?

This EFL Cup clash takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:15 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeWed, Oct. 304:15 p.m.Central TimeWed, Oct. 303:15 p.m.Mountain TimeWed, Oct. 302:15 p.m.Pacific TimeWed, Oct. 301:15 p.m.

Tottenham vs. Man City lineups, team news

Tottenham may have to manage without their star player Son Heung-min, as he’s been sidelined with a thigh injury.

Teenager Mikey Moore could see more game time after making his full Premier League debut against Crystal Palace.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Forster (GK)— Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie— Sarr, Betancur, Maddison— Werner, Johnson, Richarlison

Injured: Heung-min, Spence

Suspended: None

Manchester City has been in outstanding form this October, winning five games in a row across all competitions. Young talents like 16-year-old Kaden Braithwaite and Nico O'Reilly may get another chance in the starting lineup.

Key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker remain unavailable, with De Bruyne sidelined due to a groin injury and Walker dealing with a thigh issue. Oscar Bobb and Rodri are also nursing injuries and are expected to be out for a long time.

Man City predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK)—Lewis, Stones, Braithwaite, Ake — O'Reilly — Savio, McAtee, Gundogan, Nunes— Foden.

Injured: De Bruyne, Walker, Bobb, Rodri

Suspended: None

Tottenham vs. Man City Prediction

With Man City expected to field several academy players, Tottenham will see this as a prime chance to secure a spot in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night.

Although Man City may is likely to feature a younger lineup, their squad depth and experience could give them the edge over Tottenham. We anticipate a tightly contested match, with Manchester City likely clinching a narrow victory.

Prediction: Man City 2-1 Tottenham

EFL Cup fixture schedule this week

Tuesday, October 29

Southampton vs. Stoke City (3:45 p.m. ET)

Brentford vs. Sheffield Wednesday (4:00 p.m. ET)

Wednesday, October 30

Tottenham have endured some mixed fortunes in the Premier League this season, but their Europa League record is as yet unblemished.

Spurs have picked up two wins from two in Europe this season, seeing off Qarabag at home before a hard-fought win away at Hungarian side Ferencvaros.

Now their attention turns to Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar, who have won one and lost one so far in the Europa League.

The Sporting News looks at the latest team news and predicted lineups for this game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

Given Spurs' hectic schedule, Ange Postecoglou could use this game as an opportunity to rotate his side, although he's limited to an extent with fringe stars Wilson Odobert and Djed Spence both out injured.

Radu Dragusin should get a chance in central defence, while it could be the ideal time for Richarlison to start after a long time out with injury. Youngsters Archie Gray and Mikey Moore could also be given game-time – depending how heavily Postecoglou wants to rotate his lineup.

Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-2-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Gray, Dragusin, Romero, Davies — Sarr, Bentancur — Bergvall, Maddison, Werner — Richarlison

Injured: Oosterwolde, Under, Yuksek, Osayi-Samuel, Egribaya

Suspended: None

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Former Spurs youngster Troy Parrott returns to the club where he learned his trade, having left permanently in the summer after a series of loans. He should start up front.

AZ have Ibrahim Sadiq, Bruno Martins Indi, Mexx Merdink and Wouter Goes all out with injuries. Former Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie should start for the visitors.

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Owusu-Oduro (GK) — Maikuma, Penetra, Dekker, Wolfe — Clasie, Mijnans, Koopmeiners — Buurmeester, Parrott, Van Bommel

Injured: Sadiq, Martins Indi, Merdink, Goes

Suspended: None

Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar live stream, TV channel

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Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss in the Premier League when they host local rivals West Ham for their next match on Saturday.

Spurs lost out on a two-goal lead in a matter of minutes against Brighton and were defeated 3-2 in their previous league match, ending their run of five consecutive wins in all competitions.

West Ham, on the other hand, ended their five-match winless streak across all competitions, with a convincing 4-1 victory over newcomers Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Tottenham vs. West Ham live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: USA Network

Live stream: Fubo, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App

This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo (sign up for a 7-day FREE trial), nbcsports.com and NBC Sports App.

For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $59.99, a $20 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

What time does Tottenham vs. West Ham kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSat, Oct. 197:30 a.m.Central TimeSat, Oct. 196:30 a.m. Mountain TimeSat, Oct. 195:30 a.m.Pacific TimeSat, Oct. 194:30 a.m.

Tottenham vs. West Ham lineups, team news

Skipper Son Heung-min could return to action,while Richarlison and Lucas Bergvall are both doubts for Spurs's upcoming derby with West Ham. Wilson Odobert remains sidelined with injury.

Ange Postecoglu will not make too many changes to the side despite the defeat in their last match. Should Son be fit, Timo Werner could be dropped from the starting lineup.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Kulusevski, Betancur, Maddison — B. Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Injured: Son (doubt), Richarlison (doubt), Bergvall (doubt), Odobert

Suspended: None

West Ham come into this game with only new signing Niclas Fulkrug likely to not feature, as the German striker is currently dealing with an Achilles injury.

Michael Antonio is likely to start once again after his impressive performance against Ipswich, additionally, he has an excellent record against Tottenham, having scored on six occasions against them.

West Ham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Areola (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson — Rodriguez, Soucek — Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus — Antonio.

Injured: Fulkrug (doubt)

Suspended: None

Tottenham vs. West Ham Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur have an impressive record against West Ham, having won 26 games against them in their Premier League history, only defeating Manchester City (28) and Everton (31) on more occasions.

Despite the loss to Brighton, Tottenham shouldn't have any issues returning to winning ways and comfortably seeing off an inconsistent West Ham side.

Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 West Ham

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Saturday, October 5

Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham (7:30 a.m.)

Fulham vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)

Ipswich vs. Everton (10:00 a.m.)

Manchester United vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)

Newcastle United vs. Brighton (10:00 a.m.)

Southampton vs. Leicester (10:00 a.m.)

Bournemouth vs. Arsenal (12:30 p.m.)

Sunday, October 20

Wolverhampton vs. Manchester City (9:00 a.m.)

Liverpool vs. Chelsea (11:30 a.m.)

Monday, October 21

Tottenham return to Premier League action in an all-London clash against West Ham with their pre-international break humiliation still painfully fresh in the memory.

Spurs eased into a 2-0 halftime lead at Brighton last time out, only to collapse to a humbling 3-2 defeat.

Any credit for the previous weekend's authoritative 3-0 win at Manchester United quickly dissipated and Ange Postecoglou needs a strong response from his players.

West Ham have made a stumbling start to life under Julen Lopetegiui and ended a five-match winless run across all competitions when they beat Ipswich Town 4-1 in their previous match.

Get the latest team news and predicted lineups below.

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Tottenham vs. West Ham lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

Postecoglou must run the rule over a trio of attackers who are all closing on a return to action but might find the West Ham game comes too soon

Captain Son Heung-min has missed Spurs' past three games with a thigh injury. The South Korea star has returned to light training and his progress will be monitored ahead of the lunchtime kickoff.

Richarlison (calf) and Wilson Odobert (hamstring) also sat out for their respective international teams during the October break, while teenage midfielder Lucas Bergvall returned from duty with Sweden due to a minor injury.

The big decision for Postecoglou will be whether to stick with his attacking midfield configuration, featuring James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski as No. 8s or select Yves Bissouma or Pape Sarr for a little more ballast in light of the Brighton experience. The hunch is that the Spurs boss will double down.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison —Johnson, Solanke, Werner

Injured: Son, Richarlison, Odobert, Bergvall

Suspended:

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Lopetegui has a clean bill of health aside from Nicklas Fullkrug, who has not featured since late August due to an Achilles problem.

Not for the first time in recent years, Michail Antonio has found himself back leading the line for the Hammers after a marquee striker signing has experienced struggles in east London. The experienced forward scored his first goal of the season against Ipswich.

West Ham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Areola (GK) — Wan-Bissala, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson —Rodriguez, Soucek — Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus — Antonio

Injured: Fulkrug

Suspended:

What time does Tottenham vs. West Ham kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at the Tottenham, Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major global territories:

Angel Gomes, the former Manchester United wonderkid, is grabbing headlines again.

After shining on the international stage with England, several Premier League clubs, including United, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up to bring him back to English football. Could we be seeing a homecoming for the talented midfielder?

Gomes, now 23, left Old Trafford in 2020 to join French side Lille, where he’s since impressed with his performances.

The diminutive midfielder made a handful of appearances for the club during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign as manager, but sought first team opportunities. And he's certainly made the most of those in recent years, potentially prompting a return to English football's top table.

Angel Gomes' Ligue 1 statistics for 2023/24

StatOutputAppearances31Assists8Key Passes Per Game1.5Shots Per Game1.1Through Balls Per Game0.2

But after his recent call-up to the England squad and a standout display alongside stars like Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham, the Premier League clubs are once again knocking at his door.

MORE: All the latest Man Utd news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Which clubs could sign Angel Gomes?

Gomes hasn’t played in the Premier League for four years, but his form with Lille and his strong showing for England has turned heads.

He even set up a goal for Grealish in England’s last match, further proving he can hold his own at the top level. According to GIVEMESPORT, scouts from Man United, Tottenham, Villa, and Newcastle have all been keeping a close eye on him, with each club looking for an edge in what’s set to be a fierce competition for his signature.

Though he’s also attracting interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, a return to the Premier League seems likely. And with the January transfer window fast approaching, the race for his services could get heated.

MORE: All the latest Tottenham news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

For United fans, it’s a “what could have been” moment. Gomes, a product of their youth academy, left in search of regular first-team football, something he wasn’t getting at Old Trafford.

But now, they might be looking to give another chance to their-made player. While Spurs could strengthen their options in the attacking midfield alongside James Maddison. With Unai Emery's Villans and Eddie Howe's Magpies also in the mix, it will be a tough call to make for Gomes if he whishes to make a return to the English football.

The NFL is once again sending a few teams across the pond for its London games as part of the International Series.

The league has held games in London nearly every year since 2007, only canceling the trip in 2020 because of the COVID pandemic. Three total games will be played in England's capital city in 2024, giving fans the opportunity to see some American football at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium.

Just like last year, the Jaguars will be participating in multiple London games. The Bears, Jets, Patriots and Vikings will also be heading overseas.

Here is everything you need to know about the NFL London games, including the full schedule for this year's International Series.

When do 2024 NFL London games start and end?

First game: Sunday, Oct. 6

Final game: Sunday, Oct. 20

The NFL London games will be played during Week 5, Week 6 and Week 7 of the 2024 regular season. Jets vs. Vikings and Jaguars vs. Bears will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Patriots vs. Jaguars will be held at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch NFL London games 2024

TV channel: NFL Network

Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada) | NFL Game Pass (UK)

The NFL London games will air live on NFL Network. Viewers can also stream the games on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.

For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $59.99, a $20 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

Football fans in Canada can watch every NFL game on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

NFL London games schedule 2024

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 6

GameTime (ET)TV channel/Live streamVikings 23, Jets 179:30 a.m.NFL Network, Fubo

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 13

GameTime (ET)TV channel/Live streamJaguars vs. Bears9:30 a.m.NFL Network, Fubo

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 20

GameTime (ET)TV channel/Live streamPatriots vs. Jaguars9:30 a.m.NFL Network, Fubo

History of NFL London games

YearGameVenue2007Giants 13, Dolphins 10Wembley Stadium2008Saints 37, Chargers 32Wembley Stadium2009Patriots 35, Buccaneers 7Wembley Stadium201049ers 24, Broncos 16Wembley Stadium2011Bears 24, Buccaneers 18Wembley Stadium2012Patriots 45, Rams 7Wembley Stadium2013Vikings 34, Steelers 27Wembley Stadium201349ers 42, Jaguars 10Wembley Stadium2014Dolphins 38, Raiders 14Wembley Stadium2014Lions 22, Falcons 21Wembley Stadium2014Cowboys 31, Jaguars 17Wembley Stadium2015Jets 27, Dolphins 14Wembley Stadium2015Jaguars 34, Bills 31Wembley Stadium2015Chiefs 45, Lions 10Wembley Stadium2016Jaguars 30, Colts 27Wembley Stadium2016Giants 17, Rams 10Twickenham Stadium2016Washington 27, Bengals 27Wembley Stadium2017Jaguars 44, Ravens 7Wembley Stadium2017Saints 20, Dolphins 0Wembley Stadium2017Rams 33, Cardinals 0Twickenham Stadium2017Vikings 33, Browns 16Twickenham Stadium2018Seahawks 27, Raiders 3Wembley Stadium2018Chargers 20, Titans 19Wembley Stadium2018Eagles 24, Jaguars 18Wembley Stadium2019Raiders 24, Bears 21Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2019Panthers 37, Buccaneers 26Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2019Rams 24, Bengals 10Wembley Stadium2019Texans 26, Jaguars 3Wembley Stadium2021Falcons 27, Jets 20Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2021Jaguars 23, Dolphins 20Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2022Vikings 28, Saints 25Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2022Giants 27, Packers 22Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2022Broncos 21, Jaguars 17Wembley Stadium2023Jaguars 23, Falcons 7Wembley Stadium2023Jaguars 25, Bills 20Tottenham Hotspur Stadium2023Ravens 24, Titans 16Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

NFL International Series schedule 2024

DateGameLocationTime (ET)TV/Live streamSept. 6Eagles 34, Packers 29Sao Paulo - Corinthians Arena——Oct. 6Vikings 23, Jets 17London - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium——Oct. 13Jaguars vs. BearsLondon - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium9:30 a.m.NFL Network, FuboOct. 20Patriots vs. JaguarsLondon - Wembley Stadium9:30 a.m.NFL Network, FuboNov. 10Giants vs. PanthersMunich - Allianz Arena9:30 a.m.NFL Network, Fubo

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Tottenham Hotspur fans are anxiously waiting on an injury update for star forward Brennan Johnson ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with West Ham.

Johnson, who has been in red-hot form, was seen hobbling off during Wales’ 2-2 draw with Iceland, sparking fears he could miss next weekend’s London derby.

MORE: All the latest Tottenham news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Spurs’ top scorer in doubt

Johnson has been a revelation for Spurs this season, scoring seven goals in his last seven games. The former Nottingham Forest forward has quickly become Tottenham’s most dangerous player, proving doubters wrong with his goal-scoring prowess.

But after his early exit from the Wales game, BBC Sport reported that Johnson “was hobbling earlier in the half,” leading to concerns the substitution was injury-related.

Tottenham fans will be crossing their fingers that Johnson’s injury isn’t serious. With the forward now suspended for Wales’ next fixture, there’s hope he could return to Spurs early for medical assessment.

MORE: All the latest EPL club news | Team-by-team Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

For Spurs, losing their top scorer would be a massive blow, especially ahead of a heated rivalry clash. West Ham, meanwhile, will be breathing a sigh of relief if Johnson is sidelined, as his absence would give the Hammers a major boost.

As Premier League action resumes, Spurs fans will have there eyes on whether Johnson is fit to face West Ham, or if Spurs will be without their on-fire forward at the worst possible time.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly gearing up for a transfer battle over Aston Villa’s talented midfielder, Jacob Ramsey.

With both clubs looking to strengthen their squads, the 23-year-old has caught the eye of the two North London giants ahead of the upcoming transfer windows.

MORE: All the latest Arsenal news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Gunners and Spurs looking to bolster midfield options

Despite Arsenal’s strong start to the season, sitting unbeaten with 17 points from seven matches, and Tottenham trailing by seven points after three losses, both clubs are keeping tabs on Ramsey’s situation.

The midfielder has been a regular for Villa this season, featuring in nine games across all competitions, contributing one assist and one goal.

Arsenal’s recent signing of Mikel Merino is already looking promising, with the Spanish international expected to be a key player after the international break.

Meanwhile, Spurs have bolstered their midfield with Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, but the interest in Ramsey suggests both teams are still on the hunt for more options in the middle of the park.

MORE: All the latest Man City news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Villa open to Ramsey sale?

With Ramsey under contract at Villa until 2027, the club isn’t in a rush to make a decision, but reports suggest they could be open to offers.

A potential sale would help Villa’s financial situation under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. However, the price tag for Ramsey is rumored to be £50 million ($65m), leaving it unclear whether Arsenal or Spurs would be willing to meet that valuation.

For both clubs, Ramsey represents a valuable homegrown option, making him a prime target as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur will look to make it six wins on the trot when they travel to Brighton for their next match in the Premier League on Sunday.

Spurs followed their impressive 3-0 victory away to Manchester United in the league with a narrow 2-1 victory over Ferencvaros in the Europa League.

Brighton, on the other hand, saw their undefeated start to the campaign end as they were soundly defeated 4-2 by Chelsea in the league in their previous outing.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Brighton vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: USA Network

Live stream: Fubo, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App

This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo (sign up for a 7-day FREE trial), nbcsports.com and NBC Sports App.

For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $59.99, a $20 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

What time does Brighton vs. Tottenham kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSun, Oct. 611:30 a.m.Central TimeSun, Oct. 610:30 a.m. Mountain TimeSun, Oct. 69:30 a.m.Pacific TimeSun, Oct. 68:30 a.m.

Brighton vs. Tottenham lineups, team news

Tottenham will continue to be without the services of skipper and talismanic forward Son Heung-min. Additionally, they won't have the services of Wilson Odobert and Richarlison.

Mikey Moore has impressed Spurs fans and they will be vying for him to feature against Brighton, however, Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson will continue to flank target-man Dominic Solanke in the attack.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Kulusevski, Betancur, Maddison — B. Johnson, Solanke, Werner.

Injured: Son, Richarlison, Odobert

Suspended: None

Brighton will be missing Joao Pedro, Matt O'Riley, and Jan Paul van Hecke for this match. Additionally, Simon Adingra is a doubt.

However, the likes of James Milner, Brajan Gruda, Solly March, and Joel Veltman could return for this game. Carlos Baleba should man the midfield along with Jack Hinshelwood.

Brighton predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Estupinan — Enciso, Baleba, Hinshelwood — Rutter, Welbeck, Mitoma.

Injured: Pedro, O'Riley, Paul van Hecke, Adingra (doubt)

Suspended: None

Brighton vs. Tottenham Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur have an impressive record against Brighton, winning nine of their last 14 meetings in the Premier League.

Both teams have had a strong start to the campaign and their clash at the American Express stadium will be a highly intense encounter. Tottenham Hotspur should narrowly edge Brighton to continue their winning streak.

Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Tottenham

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Saturday, October 5

Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool (7:30 a.m.)

Arsenal vs Southampton (10:00 a.m.)

Brentford vs. Wolves (10:00 a.m.)

Leicester vs. Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)

Man City vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)

West Ham vs. Ipswich (10:00 a.m.)

Everton vs. Newcastle (12:30 p.m.)

Sunday, October 6

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in the race to sign Torino's rising star, Samuele Ricci, during the January transfer window.

As Ange Postecoglou’s side continues to impress, it seems Spurs are looking to further strengthen their midfield options with the talented 23-year-old Italian.

Ricci has been in fine form this season, making six starts for Torino, who currently sit fifth in Serie A. His performances haven't gone unnoticed, and now Spurs are keen to get the deal done, though they may have to hold off until the summer.

But, there’s a twist in the tale — Man City might swoop in and make things a little more complicated.

MORE: All the latest Tottenham news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Spurs target rising in Serie A

Spurs have no shortage of central midfielders, but it looks like Postecoglou is eager to add some extra flair. Ricci has been a key figure for Torino, and he’s also been showcasing his skills for Italy, helping them secure wins over France and Israel in the UEFA Nations League.

With his contract set to expire in 2026, Torino may find it hard to hold onto their star midfielder for much longer.

Having never played in European competitions, a move to a bigger club seems likely. Spurs are hoping to be at the front of that queue.

Can Paratici help to seal the deal?

Interestingly, former Spurs sporting director Fabio Paratici may have a role to play behind the scenes. Although he’s no longer officially with the club, rumors suggest he still has connections within the scouting network that could help Spurs land Ricci.

However, Manchester City have also been linked with Ricci as they search for a replacement for Rodri, who’s sidelined for the season with a serious knee injury. Thus, it will be a difficult one for Spurs to get this deal over the line.