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Gareth Bale has confirmed that he's part of a consortium to buy a controlling interest in boyhood club Cardiff City.

The football icon, who is Wales' all-time leading goalscorer, described the prospect of linking up with the Bluebirds as 'a dream come true'.

The group involving Bale made an initial enquiry earlier this month, which was rejected by current owner Vincent Tan.

Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere for F1: The Movie, Bale told Sky Sports: "We are interested in getting Cardiff. It's my home (town) club, it's where I grew up and my uncle used to play for them.

"To be involved with an ownership group would be a dream come true."

Bale had been linked with Cardiff after leaving Real Madrid in 2022 but decided to end his playing career with Los Angeles FC.

He was recently linked with a reported bid to take over Plymouth, who like Cardiff were relegated from the Championship last season.

However, Bale dismissed the claims that he was in for Plymouth, as he told talkSPORT on the red carpet: "I have no idea where Plymouth came from to be honest with you.

"It's always been Cardiff that we're trying to get and being from Cardiff I'm very passionate, I see how passionate the Wales and Cardiff fans are.

"It's an interesting time, an exciting time, and hopefully something can be done."

Cardiff will begin the 2025/26 season in League One after they came bottom of the Championship.

It marks the first time they'll play in the third tier of English football in 25 years, but Bale is vying to get them back to the top should he and his consortium get the keys to the Cardiff City Stadium.

Bale continued to Sky: "It (Cardiff) is a club close to my heart. It's where I grew up and I would love to be able to be a part of growing Cardiff and taking it to the Premier League where it belongs.

"I know how amazing the Welsh fans and Cardiff fans are. It would be amazing to try and do something together.

"We are trying to engage with Cardiff and more news will come out on that in the future but hopefully we can get something done."

Bale began his stellar playing career with Southampton, making his debut for them aged 16 in April 2006.

It wasn't long before the big clubs came calling with Bale opting to join Tottenham in the summer of 2007.

Despite a tough start to life at Spurs, he became their main man as he announced himself on the world stage with stellar performances against Inter Milan in the Champions League.

After winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on two occasions, Bale secured a then-world record £85million move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2013.

The Welshman's first season saw him win the Champions League, scoring in the final as Real Madrid got the better of rivals Atletico Madrid.

He collected a further four Champions League winners' medals, most notably scoring twice in the 2018 final as Los Blancos beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kyiv.

The achievement he'll look back on the most fondly will be what he did on an international stage, having spearheaded Wales' charge to Euro 2016 - their first major tournament in 58 years.

Bale scored three times at the tournament as Wales exceeded all expectations by reaching the semi-finals before they succumbed to eventual winners Portugal.

He also played a huge role in Wales qualifying for Euro 2020 as well as the 2022 World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Japan international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale, talkSPORT understands.

Spurs will pay a £5million fee to seal a record transfer for a Japanese player from the J1 League.

Takai has been with Frontale since joining their youth set-up in 2011, becoming part of the senior side 11 years later.

The 20-year-old has featured 78 times for the club, scoring four goals as a centre-back, and he won the Japanese Super Cup last year.

Takai has also earned four caps with the Japan national team.

He is expected to become part of the Spurs first team once his move to north London has been completed.

Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Denso, Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies are among their other centre-back options.

Danso recently completed a £21m permanent move after his initial loan spell from Lens.

Forward Mathys Tel has also permanently joined from Bayern Munich with a switch worth around £30m as Spurs speedily prepare for next season.

Meanwhile, 18-year-old Croatian goalkeeper Luka Vuskovic arrives in the summer from Hadjuk Split in his homeland.

Spurs have been interested in signing Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.

However, talkSPORT understands that Manchester United have made an improved offer for the Cameroon international.

As a result, Spurs are now expected to shift their efforts and focus on a move for Eberechi Eze.

The Crystal Palace talisman was linked with Spurs last summer before another excellent campaign at Selhurst Park.

Eze scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City to earn Palace their first ever piece of major silverware.

He is understood to have a release clause of £68m that kicked in at the end of the season.

Spurs are also reportedly keen on a deal for left-back Dennis Cirkin.

The defender was previously in their academy before he moved to Sunderland in 2021.

Cirkin's contract with the Black Cats expires next summer.

Manchester United have improved their offer to Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo to a package worth in excess of £60million, talkSPORT understands.

Talks have accelerated in the past 24 hours and will continue this week.

Mbeumo has always made it clear to the Bees his preference is to join United over reuniting with Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

United have already agreed personal terms with Mbeumo on a contract worth around £250,000-a-week.

Spurs are now expected to focus their efforts on a swoop for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Eze has been an incredible talent at Selhurst Park since making his move from Queens Park Rangers in 2020.

He has scored 40 goals and assisted another 28 in 127 appearances to become one of the best players outside the 'Big 6'.

The 26-year-old also scored the winning goal against Manchester City to crown Crystal Palace as FA Cup winners.

Eze's contract doesn't expire until 2027, so a reasonable sum would need to be paid by any interested clubs.

talkSPORT reported United and Spurs' interest in the attacking midfielder in September.

He is understood to have a release clause of £68m that kicked in at the end of the season.

City have also held historical interest in the England international.

As for United, the signing of Mbeumo would see them continue their summer spending after a disastrous campaign.

Matheus Cunha has already completed a £62.5million from Wolves.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has also emerged as a target as per reports.

Moise Keane of Fiorentina, and formerly Everton, is another name linked with an Old Trafford switch.

United have also been linked with Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has previously worked with head coach Ruben Amorim.

However, talkSPORT understands that Gyokeres expects to join their Premier League rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in re-signing former youth star Dennis Cirkin from newly-promoted Sunderland.

The Ireland-born defender moved to London aged three and became part of the Spurs academy, although he didn't make any senior appearances.

Cirkin left in 2021 to sign for Sunderland when they were in League One and has since featured 116 times for them in all competitions.

He was also part of their promotion-winning side last season as the Black Cats beat Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.

Now Spurs could be set to bring him back to north London, as The Northern Echo have reported their interest in negotiating a deal.

Sunderland will work on agreeing a new contract with Cirkin as his current terms expire at the end of June 2026.

The left-back's deal from Spurs to Sunderland in 2021 is said to have included a buy-back clause for the former.

As per the Sunderland Echo, the fee stood at £6million but the clause expired on June 30 in 2024.

Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence were the regular left-back selections for Spurs during the 2024/25 campaign.

Ben Davies also played in the position, although he typically operates more as a centre-back.

Spurs recently announced that Sergio Reguilon will leave at the end of his contract after a five-year spell.

Thomas Frank has become the new head coach and has already overseen a summer signing in Mathys Tel.

The Frenchman first joined Spurs on loan from Bayern Munich in January but his move has been made permanent for around £30m.

Kevin Danso was also a loanee, but he too has completed a full move due to a reported £21m obligation to buy clause.

Luka Vuskovic is another arrival in a £12m move from Croatian club Hajduk Split, with the deal being agreed in September 2023.

However, talkSPORT understands club captain and legend Heung-min Son will discuss his Spurs future during pre-season.

Although an option to extend his contract to 2026 was triggered, his future at the club remains unclear.

Saudi Arabian sides Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah have expressed an interest and are prepared to pay €40m [£34m] for the South Korean.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in re-signing former youth star Dennis Cirkin from newly-promoted Sunderland.

The Ireland-born defender moved to London aged three and became part of the Spurs academy, although he didn't make any senior appearances.

Cirkin left in 2021 to sign for Sunderland when they were in League One and has since featured 116 times for them in all competitions.

He was also part of their promotion-winning side last season as the Black Cats beat Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.

Now Spurs could be set to bring him back to north London, as The Northern Echo have reported their interest in negotiating a deal.

Sunderland will work on agreeing a new contract with Cirkin as his current terms expire at the end of June 2026.

The left-back's deal from Spurs to Sunderland in 2021 is said to have included a buy-back clause for the former.

As per the Sunderland Echo, the fee stood at £6million but the clause expired on June 30 in 2024.

Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence were the regular left-back selections for Spurs during the 2024/25 campaign.

Ben Davies also played in the position, although he typically operates more as a centre-back.

Spurs recently announced that Sergio Reguilon will leave at the end of his contract after a five-year spell.

Thomas Frank has become the new head coach and has already overseen a summer signing in Mathys Tel.

The Frenchman first joined Spurs on loan from Bayern Munich in January but his move has been made permanent for around £30m.

Kevin Danso was also a loanee, but he too has completed a full move due to a reported £21m obligation to buy clause.

Luka Vuskovic is another arrival in a £12m move from Croatian club Hajduk Split, with the deal being agreed in September 2023.

However, talkSPORT understands club captain and legend Heung-min Son will discuss his Spurs future during pre-season.

Although an option to extend his contract to 2026 was triggered, his future at the club remains unclear.

Saudi Arabian sides Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah have expressed an interest and are prepared to pay €40m [£34m] for the South Korean.

Jacques Santini holds the unwanted Tottenham record of managing the fewest games after stepping down in 2004.

But it's what he did after his resignation that infuriated club chairman Daniel Levy, sparking a heated war-of-words.

Santini arrived in June 2004 with big expectations having impressed in his native France.

He guided Lyon to the Ligue 1 title in 2002, before he was appointed to take charge of the French national team - where he won 22 of his 28 fixtures.

One of his victories came against England at Euro 2004, where Les Bleus were knocked out by eventual champions Greece in the quarter-finals.

Prior to the tournament, he had already agreed to become Spurs' second permanent manager since Levy became chairman in 2001 - succeeding Glenn Hoddle who boldly set his sights on Premier League glory.

But Santini ended up quitting in November 2004 on the eve of a London derby with Charlton.

In total, he oversaw 13 matches in all competitions, with Spurs winning just three of their opening 11 top-flight games.

His time at the club remains the shortest managerial spell in terms of games coached in their 143-year history.

In a candid statement, Santini cited personal issues as the reason for his departure - though that was the furthest thing from the truth.

A message to fans read: "My time at Tottenham has been memorable and it is with deep regret that I take my leave.

"Private issues in my personal life have arisen which caused my decision. I have therefore requested to return to France. I very much hope that the wonderful fans will respect my decision.

"I should like to thank Frank Arnesen [sporting director] and Daniel Levy for their understanding. I wish the club and the supporters all the best for the season."

Though just a week later, he revealed issues with the club hierarchy - while expressing his frustration about the transfer policy which saw Spurs sign Michael Carrick.

He told French television station TPS: "I can confirm I have no major family problems and I don't really mind too much what has been said about me.

"Right from the off there was a problem with who was in charge at Tottenham. I was told I was in charge of first-team matters, but things were not clearly defined.

"Perhaps we should have spoken more when I signed, but when I arrived it became clear that I was only in charge of coaching the team and not buying players.

"We never found a way of agreeing how to prepare the season and how to buy new players. It is true that I did not want to sign Michael Carrick.

"Michael is a good player, and is showing that now, but I didn't need another midfielder.

"What I really wanted was another centre-forward to provide more options and put pressure on other players.

"Jan Koller [from Borussia Dortmund] was one player I wanted to bring to the club, unfortunately there was not enough money to buy him.

"I reminded people before the Portsmouth match [October 18] of what I wanted, but they said they weren't that bothered about a new centre-forward.

"This was frustrating for me, because I was just starting to get my message through and I was not getting any support."

His comments instantly forced Levy into making a statement, where he accused him of betrayal in lying about family issues.

He raged: "Firstly, I find it totally incomprehensible that Jacques claims not to have understood the role he took at this club or, indeed, his contract, which spelt it out.

"He himself was both coach and technical director at Lyon.

"Secondly, at no time during our discussions did he say or suggest that he had any problems working with Frank Arnesen.

"Jacques asked to leave for personal reasons, he resigned on this basis and that's what he told the players when he left.

"If this is not the case then he has clearly been less than honest with us.

"I'm deeply disappointed and personally let down that he has chosen to make these comments late in the day.

"And I am absolutely flabbergasted that he should say he has 'family problems'.

"I cannot help but feel that, given all the events of today, this club, both on and off the pitch, is now better equipped to move forward."

Arnesen then came out to deny a rift with the ex-Lille boss, as he told the Evening Standard: "If he has a problem, it's his problem. I've no problems with Mr Santini.

"He is the one in this situation and it is up to him how he handles it, so you will have to ask him why he has said these things."

Before adding: "The issues are his. The chairman has made his announcement and that is enough for the club.

"I want to concentrate on the future and working for the benefit of Tottenham."

Even Martin Jol, who was Santini's assistant before replacing him in the dugout, hit out at the Frenchman, declaring his tactics were unsustainable in achieving long-term success.

Commenting on the club's defensive style, Jol remarked: "That gave us some results in the first five or six weeks and we were fully behind it then.

"We had to be as he was the head coach and we were his assistants! As we had an unsettled group, with a lot of new players, this was a good choice.

"But that was a dead-end street if you want to play football and to improve your football and want to attack. It leads to nowhere."

It wasn't long before Santini was again at loggerheads with Spurs as he accused them of failing to deliver on promises - and an apartment that suited his requirements.

He told L'Equipe in February 2005: "They promised me a big apartment on the beach and I found myself 200m from the sea with a view of my neighbours."

Before stating: "My only regret is having signed too early [for Tottenham].

"I should have waited until after Euro 2004 even if that means I might have missed my chance."

Folowing Santini's departure, Spurs lost their next three league matches under Jol - conceding nine goals in the process.

But their fortunes improves as they ended up in ninth spot in the Premier League, before Jol guided them to back-to-back fifth-placed finishes in the next two seasons.

As for Santini, he returned to management at Auxerre in 2005, but was sacked the following year in what remains the last club he has coached.

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are unlikely to be able to run back their grudge match on September 27 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Organisers were eyeing the autumn date for a second fight at the same location as the Brits' epic inaugural encounter.

However, it was announced on Wednesday morning that Spurs will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League that day, throwing a spanner in the works.

It won't come as too much of an inconvenience for both parties, though, with several back-up dates understood to be up for consideration.

One of those in the mix is September 20, when Tottenham play Brighton away in the league.

Eubank Jr defeatedBennvia unanimous decision two months ago in a barnburning 12-round war at Tottenham's 62,000 seater.

Both men signed contracts for a two-fight deal, and talks are progressing towards tying up the sequel in the coming weeks.

Providing an update last month, Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports: "I know September 27, back at Spurs, is a date that he [Turki Alalshikh] has put forward and proposed.

"We're ready, really. We signed the contract for two fights.

"Conor's just desperate to run it back. He feels like he's going to improve a lot going into that fight.

"[It was] his first fight in 14, 15 months, at 160lbs.

"Look, they provided us with just a night we'll never forget in so many ways.

"And both fighters deserve so much credit. We'd love to run it back."

Benn moved up two weight classes to box Eubank Jr at middleweight in a continuation of their fathers' bitter rivalry.

The pair laid it all on the line in one of the best fights ever seen on British soil.

Benn's stock increased tenfold in defeat, and many pundits believe he should move back down to welterweight to mount a title charge.

But 'The Destroyer' is intent upon exacting his revenge.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has insisted the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou did not squarely rest on his shoulders.

Instead, it was a 'collective decision' and Levy has no regrets over appointing the Australian manager.

In a rare interview uploaded onto Tottenham's YouTube channel, Levy opened up on the 'emotional' call to axe Postecoglou just 16 days after he ended the club's 17-year wait for a trophy.

"I'm very grateful to Ange," Levy said. "I don't regret appointing Ange.

"In his first season we finished fifth and in the second season we were over the moon to win a trophy but we need to compete in all competitions. We felt that we needed a change.

“I have got an excellent relationship with him and told him he will always be a part of our history. Himself and his family are always welcome back.

"It was a collective decision. It wasn’t my decision. We do everything together.

"Emotionally it was difficult but we believe we have made the right decision for the club.”

Although Postecoglou led Tottenham to a much-needed trophy, he also oversaw a dismal Premier League season in which the club finished 17th and lost 22 games.

An injury crisis played a significant role in the alarming form, but for Levy and Tottenham's decision-makers, it was not enough of a mitigating reason.

Thomas Frank has since been announced as Postecoglou's replacement following nearly seven years in charge of Brentford.

In that time, the Dane got the Bees promoted from the Championship and has overseen two top-half finishes in the English top flight.

But it wasn't just Frank's vast football knowledge that made him a stand-out candidate for Levy.

"Whenever you have a new coach it is always a fresh start," Levy said.

"You have different ideas. We want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season.

"One of the things that stood out to me with Thomas - clearly highly intelligent, great communicator, super human being plus all of the other technical aspects that are important."

Newly-appointed CEO Vinai Venkatesham added that Frank was the number one candidate from a shortlist of 30 after the club identified ten key traits they believed 'are important to be a successful manager at Tottenham'.

A key characteristic mentioned by Venkatesham is developing young players, which Frank has an 'outstanding' track record of.

One of those young players Frank will be expected to improve is Mathys Tel, who the club signed on a permanent deal for approximately £30million.

The 20-year-old initially joined Tottenham on loan in February from Bayern Munich and helped them win the Europa League.

Tel scored three goals in his 20 appearances for the club across all competitions.

Tottenham will get their new Premier League season underway on Saturday, August 16 with a home game against newly-promomted Burnley.

They then make the trip to Manchester City in Gameweek 2 before hosting Bournemouth at the end of August.

The Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season has been released.

Liverpool host Bournemouth in a Friday night fixture on August 15.

However, the standout tie of the opening weekend sees Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, newly-promoted sides Leeds welcome Everton to Elland Road, Burnley travel to Tottenham Hotspur as Sunderland host West Ham.

But what does the season look like for the best 20 teams in England?

talkSPORT gives you every fixture for every club in the top-flight ahead of the upcoming season.

You can also follow our Match Centre to keep up to date with your team's fixtures and results throughout the new campaign.

August 2025

Matchweek 1

Liverpool vs Bournemouth - August 15 - 8pm

Aston Villa vs Newcastle - August 16 - 12.30pm

Brighton vs Fulham - August 16 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford - August 16 - 3pm

Sunderland vs West Ham - August 16 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Burnley - August 16 - 3pm

Wolves vs Manchester City - August 16 - 5.30pm

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - August 17 - 2pm

Manchester United vs Arsenal - August 17 - 4.30pm

Leeds vs Everton - August 18 - 8pm

Matchweek 2

Bournemouth vs Wolves - August 23 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Leeds - August 23 - 3pm

Brentford vs Aston Villa - August 23 - 3pm

Burnley vs Sunderland - August 23 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest - August 23 - 3pm

Everton vs Brighton - August 23 - 3pm

Fulham vs Manchester United - August 23 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Tottenham - August 23 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Liverpool - August 23 - 3pm

West Ham vs Chelsea - August 23 - 3pm

Matchweek 3

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace - August 30 - 3pm

Brighton vs Manchester City - August 30 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Fulham - August 30 - 3pm

Leeds vs Newcastle - August 30 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Arsenal - August 30 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Burnley - August 30 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham - August 30 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Brentford - August 30 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Bournemouth - August 30 - 3pm

Wolves vs Everton - August 30 - 3pm

September 2025

Matchweek 4

Bournemouth vs Brighton - September 13 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest- September 13 - 3pm

Brentford vs Chelsea - September 13 - 3pm

Burnley vs Liverpool - September 13 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Sunderland - September 13 - 3pm

Everton vs Aston Villa - September 13 - 3pm

Fulham vs Leeds - September 13 - 3pm

Manchester City v Manchester United - September 13 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Wolverhampton - September 13 - 3pm

West Ham vs Tottenham - September 13 - 3pm

Matchweek 5

Bournemouth vs Newcastle - September 20 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Manchester City - September 20 - 3pm

Brighton vs Tottenham - September 20 - 3pm

Burnley vs Nottingham Forest - September 20 - 3pm

Fulham vs Brentford - September 20 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Everton - September 20 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Chelsea - September 20 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Aston Villa - September 20 - 3pm

West Ham vs Crystal Palace - September 20 - 3pm

Wolves vs Leeds - September 20 - 3pm

Matchweek 6

Aston Villa vs Fulham - September 27 - 3pm

Brentford vs Manchester United - September 27 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Brighton - September 27 - 3pm

Crystal Palace v Liverpool - September 27 - 3pm

Everton vs West Ham - September 27 - 3pm

Leeds vs Bournemouth - September 27 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Burnley - September 27 - 3pm

Newcastle United vs Arsenal - September 27 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland - September 27 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Wolverhampton - September 27 - 3pm

October 2025

Matchweek 7

Bournemouth vs Fulham - October 4 - 3pm

Arsenal vs West Ham - October 4 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Burnley - October 4 - 3pm

Brentford vs Manchester City - October 4 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Liverpool - October 4 - 3pm

Everton vs Crystal Palace - October 4 - 3pm

Leeds vs Tottenham - October 4 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Sunderland - October 4 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest - October 4 - 3pm

Wolves vs Brighton - October 4 - 3pm

Matchweek 8

Brighton vs Newcastle - October 18 - 3pm

Burnley vs Leeds - October 18 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth - October 18 - 3pm

Fulham vs Arsenal - October 18 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Manchester United - October 18 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Everton - October 18 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea - October 18 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Wolves - October 18 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Aston Villa - October 18 - 3pm

West Ham vs Brentford - October 18 - 3pm

Matchweek 9

Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest - October 25 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - October 25 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Manchester City - October 25 - 3pm

Brentford vs Liverpool - October 25 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Sunderland - October 25 - 3pm

Everton vs Tottenham - October 25 - 3pm

Leeds vs West Ham - October 25 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Brighton - October 25 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Fulham - October 25 - 3pm

Wolves vs Burnley - October 25 - 3pm

November 2025

Matchweek 10

Brighton vs Leeds - November 1 - 3pm

Burnley vs Arsenal - November 1 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Brentford - November 1 - 3pm

Fulham vs Wolves - November 1 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Aston Villa - November 1 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Bournemouth - November 1 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United - November 1 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Everton - November 1 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Chelsea - November 1 - 3pm

West Ham vs Newcastle - November 1 - 3pm

Matchweek 11

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth - November 8 - 3pm

Brentford vs Newcastle - November 8 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Wolves - November 8 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Brighton - November 8 - 3pm

Everton vs Fulham - November 8 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Liverpool - November 8 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United - November 8 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Arsenal - November 8 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Manchester United - November 8 - 3pm

West Ham vs Burnley - November 8 - 3pm

Matchweek 12

Bournemouth vs West Ham - November 22 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Tottenham - November 22 - 3pm

Brighton vs Brentford - November 22 - 3pm

Burnley vs Chelsea - November 22 - 3pm

Fulham vs Sunderland - November 22 - 3pm

Leeds vs Aston Villa - November 22 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest - November 22 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Everton - November 22 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Manchester City - November 22 - 3pm

Wolves vs Crystal Palace - November 22 - 3pm

Matchweek 13

Aston Villa vs Wolves - November 29 - 3pm

Brentford vs Burnley - November 29 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Arsenal - November 29 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United - November 29 - 3pm

Everton vs Newcastle - November 29 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Leeds - November 29 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Brighton - November 29 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Bournemouth - November 29 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Fulham - November 29 - 3pm

West Ham vs Liverpool - November 29 - 3pm

December 2025

Matchweek 14

Bournemouth vs Everton - December 3 - 8pm

Arsenal vs Brentford - December 3 - 8pm

Brighton vs Aston Villa - December 3 - 8pm

Burnley vs Crystal Palace - December 3 - 8pm

Fulham vs Manchester City - December 3 - 8pm

Leeds vs Chelsea - December 3 - 8pm

Liverpool vs Sunderland - December 3 - 8pm

Manchester United vs West Ham - December 3 - 8pm

Newcastle vs Tottenham - December 3 - 8pm

Wolves vs Nottingham Forest - December 3 - 8pm

Matchweek 15

Bournemouth vs Chelsea - December 6 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Arsenal - December 6 - 3pm

Brighton vs West Ham - December 6 - 3pm

Everton vs Nottingham Forest - December 6 - 3pm

Fulham vs Crystal Palace - December 6 - 3pm

Leeds United vs Liverpool - December 6 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Sunderland - December 6 - 3pm

Newcastle United vs Burnley - December 6 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Brentford - December 6 - 3pm

Wolves vs Manchester United - December 6 - 3pm

Matchweek 16

Arsenal v Wolverhampton - December 13 - 3pm

Brentford vs Leeds United - December 13 - 3pm

Burnley vs Fulham - December 13 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Everton - December 13 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City - December 13 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Brighton - December 13 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Bournemouth - December 13 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham - December 13 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Newcastle United

Matchweek 17

West Ham vs Aston Villa - December 20 - 3pm

Bournemouth vs Burnley - December 20 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Manchester United - December 20 - 3pm

Brighton vs Sunderland - December 20 - 3pm

Everton vs Arsenal - December 20 - 3pm

Fulham vs Nottingham Forest - December 20 - 3pm

Leeds vs Crystal Palace - December 20 - 3pm

Manchester City vs West Ham - December 20 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Chelsea - December 20 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Liverpool - December 20 - 3pm

Wolves vs Brentford - December 20 - 3pm

Matchweek 18

Arsenal vs Brighton - December 27 - 3pm

Brentford vs Bournemouth - December 27 - 3pm

Burnley vs Everton - December 27 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Aston Villa - December 27 - 3pm

Crystal Palace v Tottenham - December 27 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Wolves - December 27 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Newcastle - December 27 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City - December 27 - 3pm

Sunderland v Leeds - December 27 - 3pm

West Ham vs Fulham - December 27 - 3pm

Matchweek 19

Arsenal vs Aston Villa - December 30 - 8pm

Brentford vs Tottenham - December 30 - 8pm

Burnley vs Newcastle - December 30 - 8pm

Chelsea vs Bournemouth - December 30 - 8pm

Crystal Palace vs Fulham - December 30 - 8pm

Liverpool vs Leeds - December 30 - 8pm

Manchester United vs Wolves - December 30 - 8pm

Nottingham Forest vs Everton - December 30 - 8pm

Sunderland vs Manchester City - December 30 - 8pm

West Ham vs Brighton - December 30 - 8pm

January 2026

Matchweek 20

Bournemouth vs Arsenal - January 3 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - January 3 - 3pm

Brighton vs Burnley - January 3 - 3pm

Everton vs Brentford - January 3 - 3pm

Fulham vs Liverpool - January 3 - 3pm

Leeds vs Manchester United - January 3 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Chelsea - January 3 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace - January 3 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Sunderland - January 3 - 3pm

Wolves vs West Ham - January 3 - 3pm

Matchweek 21

Bournemouth vs Tottenham - January 7 - 8pm

Arsenal vs Liverpool - January 7 - 8pm

Brentford vs Sunderland - January 7 - 8pm

Burnley vs Manchester United - January 7 - 8pm

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - January 7 - 8pm

Everton vs Wolves - January 7 - 8pm

Fulham vs Chelsea - January 7 - 8pm

Manchester City vs Brighton - January 7 - 8pm

Newcastle vs Leeds - January 7 - 8pm

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest - January 7 - 8pm

Matchweek 22

Aston Villa vs Everton - January 17 - 3pm

Brighton vs Bournemouth - January 17 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Brentford - January 17 - 3pm

Leeds vs Fulham - January 17 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Burnley - January 17 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Manchester City - January 17 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal - January 17 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace - January 17 - 3pm

Tottenham vs West Ham - January 17 - 3pm

Wolves vs Newcastle - January 17 - 3pm

Matchweek 23

Bournemouth vs Liverpool - January 24 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Manchester United - January 24 - 3pm

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest - January 24 - 3pm

Burnley vs Tottenham - January 24 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea - January 24 - 3pm

Everton vs Leeds United - January 24 - 3pm

Fulham vs Brighton - January 24 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Wolves - January 24 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Aston Villa - January 24 - 3pm

West Ham vs Sunderland - January 24 - 3pm

Matchweek 24

Aston Villa vs Brentford - January 31 - 3pm

Brighton vs Everton - January 31 - 3pm

Chelsea vs West Ham - January 31 - 3pm

Leeds vs Arsenal - January 31 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Newcastle - January 31 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Fulham - January 31 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace - January 31 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Burnley - January 31 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Manchester City - January 31 - 3pm

Wolves vs Bournemouth - January 31 - 3pm

February 2026

Matchweek 25

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa - February 7 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Sunderland - February 7 - 3pm

Brighton vs Crystal Palace - February 7 - 3pm

Burnley vs West Ham United - February 7 - 3pm

Fulham vs Everton - February 7 - 3pm

Leeds vs Nottingham Forest - February 7 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Manchester City - February 7 - 3pm

Manchester United v Tottenham - February 7 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Brentford - February 7 - 3pm

Wolves vs Chelsea - February 7 - 3pm

Matchweek 26

Aston Villa vs Brighton - February 11 - 8pm

Brentford vs Arsenal - February 11 - 8pm

Chelsea vs Leeds - February 11 - 8pm

Crystal Palace vs Burnley - February 11 - 8pm

Everton vs Bournemouth - February 11 - 8pm

Manchester City vs Fulham - February 11 - 8pm

Nottingham Forest vs Wolves - February 11 - 8pm

Sunderland vs Liverpool - February 11 - 8pm

Tottenham vs Newcastle - February 11 - 8pm

West Ham vs Manchester United - February 11 - 8pm

Matchweek 27

Aston Villa vs Leeds - February 21 - 3pm

Brentford vs Brighton - February 21 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Burnley - February 21 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Wolves - February 21 - 3pm

Everton vs Manchester United - February 21 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Newcastle - February 21 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool - February 21 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Fulham - February 21 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Arsenal - February 21 - 3pm

West Ham vs Bournemouth - February 21 - 3pm

Matchweek 28

Bournemouth vs Sunderland - February 28 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Chelsea - February 28 - 3pm

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest - February 28 - 3pm

Burnley vs Brentford - February 28 - 3pm

Fulham vs Tottenham - February 28 - 3pm

Leeds vs Manchester City - February 28 - 3pm

Liverpool vs West Ham - February 28 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace - February 28 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Everton - February 28 - 3pm

Wolves vs Aston Villa - February 28 - 3pm

March 2026

Matchweek 29

Bournemouth vs Brentford - March 4 - 8pm

Aston Villa vs Chelsea - March 4 - 8pm

Brighton vs Arsenal - March 4 - 8pm

Everton vs Burnley - March 4 - 8pm

Fulham vs West Ham - March 4 - 8pm

Leeds vs Sunderland - March 4 - 8pm

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest - March 4 - 8pm

Newcastle United vs Manchester United - March 4 - 8pm

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace - March 4 - 8pm

Wolves vs v Liverpool - March 4 - 8pm

Matchweek 30

Arsenal vs Everton - March 14 - 3pm

Brentford vs Wolves - March 14 - 3pm

Burnley vs Bournemouth - March 14 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Newcastle United - March 14 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Leeds - March 14 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Tottenham - March 14 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Aston Villa - March 14 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Fulham - March 14 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Brighton - March 14 - 3pm

West Ham vs Manchester City - March 14 - 3pm

Matchweek 31

Bournemouth vs Manchester United - March 21 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs West Ham - March 21 - 3pm

Brighton vs Liverpool - March 21 - 3pm

Everton vs Chelsea - March 21 - 3pm

Fulham vs Burnley - March 21 - 3pm

Leeds vs Brentford - March 21 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace - March 21 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Sunderland - March 21 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest - March 21 - 3pm

Wolves vs Arsenal - March 21 - 3pm

April 2026

Matchweek 32

Arsenal vs Bournemouth - April 11 - 3pm

Brentford vs Everton - April 11 - 3pm

Burnley vs Brighton - April 11 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Manchester City - April 11 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle - April 11 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Fulham - April 11 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Leeds - April 11 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - April 11 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Tottenham - April 11 - 3pm

West Ham vs Wolves - April 11 - 3pm

Matchweek 33

Aston Villa vs Sunderland - April 18 - 3pm

Brentford vs Fulham - April 18 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Manchester United - April 18 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs West Ham - April 18 - 3pm

Everton vs Liverpool - April 18 - 3pm

Leeds v Wolves - April 18 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Arsenal - April 18 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Bournemouth - April 18 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Burnley - April 18 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Brighton - April 18 - 3pm

Matchweek 34

Bournemouth vs Leeds - April 25 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Newcastle - April 25 - 3pm

Brighton vs Chelsea - April 25 - 3pm

Burnley vs Manchester City - April 25 - 3pm

Fulham vs Aston Villa - April 25 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - April 25 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Brentford - April 25 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest - April 25 - 3pm

West Ham vs Everton - April 25 - 3pm

Wolves vs Tottenham - April 25 - 3pm

May 2026

Matchweek 35

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace - May 2 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Fulham - May 2 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Tottenham - May 2 - 3pm

Brentford vs West Ham - May 2 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest - May 2 - 3pm

Everton vs Manchester City - May 2 - 3pm

Leeds vs Burnley - May 2 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Liverpool - May 2 - 3pm

Newcastle vs Brighton - May 2 - 3pm

Wolves vs Sunderland - May 2 - 3pm

Matchweek 36

Brighton vs Wolves - May 9 - 3pm

Burnley vs Aston Villa - May 9 - 3pm

Crystal Palace vs Everton - May 9 - 3pm

Fulham vs Bournemouth - May 9 - 3pm

Liverpool vs Chelsea - May 9 - 3pm

Manchester City vs Brentford - May 9 - 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle - May 9 - 3pm

Sunderland vs Manchester United - May 9 - 3pm

Tottenham vs Leeds - May 9 - 3pm

West Ham vs Arsenal - May 9 - 3pm

Matchweek 37

Bournemouth vs Manchester City - May 17 - 3pm

Arsenal vs Burnley - May 17 - 3pm

Aston Villa vs Liverpool - May 17 - 3pm

Brentford vs Crystal Palace - May 17 - 3pm

Chelsea vs Tottenham - May 17 - 3pm

Everton vs Sunderland - May 17 - 3pm

Leeds vs Brighton - May 17 - 3pm

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - May 17 - 3pm

Newcastle vs West Ham - May 17 - 3pm

Wolves vs Fulham - May 17 - 3pm

Matchweek 38

Brighton vs Manchester United - May 24 - 4pm

Burnley vs Wolves - May 24 - 4pm

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal - May 24 - 4pm

Fulham vs Newcastle - May 24 - 4pm

Liverpool vs Brentford - May 24 - 4pm

Manchester City vs Aston Villa - May 24 - 4pm

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth - May 24 - 4pm

Sunderland vs Chelsea - May 24 - 4pm

Tottenham vs Everton - May 24 - 4pm

West Ham vs Leeds - May 24 - 4pm

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy insisted the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou did not squarely rest on his shoulders.

Instead, it was a 'collective decision'.

In a rare interview uploaded onto Tottenham's YouTube channel, Levy opened up on the 'emotional' call to axe the Australian just 16 days after he ended the club's 17-year wait for a trophy.

"I'm very grateful to Ange," Levy said.

"I don't regret appointing Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in the second season we were over the moon to win a trophy but we need to compete in all competitions. We felt that we needed a change.

“I have got an excellent relationship with him and told him he will always be a part of our history. Himself and his family are always welcome back.

"It was a collective decision. It wasn’t my decision. We do everything together.

"Emotionally it was difficult but we believe we have made the right decision for the club.”

Although Postecoglou led Tottenham to a much-needed trophy, he also oversaw a dismal Premier League season in which the club finished 17th and lost 22 games.

An injury crisis played a significant role in the alarming form, but for Levy and Tottenham's decision-makers, it was not enough of a mitigating reason.

Thomas Frank has since been announced as Postecoglou's replacement following nearly seven years in charge of Brentford.

In that time, the Dane got the Bees promoted from the Championship and has overseen two top-half finishes in the English top flight.

But it wasn't just Frank's vast football knowledge that made him a stand-out candidate for Levy.

"Whenever you have a new coach it is always a fresh start," Levy said.

"You have different ideas. We want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season.

"One of the things that stood out to me with Thomas - clearly highly intelligent, great communicator, super human being plus all of the other technical aspects that are important."

Newly-appointed CEO Vinai Venkatesham added that Frank was the number one candidate from a shortlist of 30 after the club identified ten key traits they believed 'are important to be a successful manager at Tottenham'.

A key characteristic mentioned by Venkatesham is developing young players, which Frank has an 'outstanding' track record of.

One of those young players Frank will be expected to improve is Mathys Tel, who the club signed on a permanent deal for approximately £30million.

The 20-year-old initially joined Tottenham on loan in February from Bayern Munich and helped them win the Europa League.

Tel scored three goals in his 20 appearances for the club across all competitions.