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Thomas Frank talked up the "big commitment" of Tottenham's owners despite a quiet January and insisted transfers were not as easy as on the video game Football Manager after they missed out on Antoine Semenyo.

Spurs will face Semenyo on Sunday when Manchester City visit and Frank revealed the ex-Bournemouth attacker had been a big target for this winter transfer window before he decided to join Pep Guardiola's title-chasing side.

With only days of the window left, Tottenham have signed Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid and teenage Brazilian left-back Souza, but sold last season's leading scorer Brennan Johnson and lost Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall to serious injuries in January.

It led Frank to acknowledge his current squad of players to choose from was weaker than at the start of this month, but he rejected any notion that majority owners ENIC -- run by the Lewis family Trust -- were not committed to this project with Spurs down in 14th in the Premier League table.

Ahead of a daunting run of fixtures in February, which begins with the visit of City, Frank said: "I think we lost, I can't remember, six or seven players inside three weeks in January? That's crazy.

"There were definitely too many, so yeah of course [the squad] it's weaker than we started the first of January.

"I can promise that the Lewis family is super committed to this project. They want to do everything and I would go against my rule, hopefully only once, that there's no doubt it's clear that the club wants to sign Semenyo.

"They did everything. I think that's a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed.

"That's a big signing with finances and all that, so it's aligned with that. That's the quality players we are looking for to improve the squad."

It was put to Frank that supporters want more actions than words, with a protest planned by fan group 'Change for Tottenham' before and during Sunday's visit of City with the slogan 'it's time to act' after largely quiet business this month.

Frank countered: "The fans just want the best for the club. Just like I want [the best], the owners, the staff, the players, everyone wants the best for the club, but I also think it's fair to say that the transfer window is not Football Manager unfortunately. It is not.

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"It would be a lot easier, but also a little bit more boring. We would not have as many good stories to talk about.

"In the last 30 days, you couldn't go to work basically because there is nothing to write about or talk about. So, it is very difficult the transfer market. It's an art, it's a craftsmanship."

Juventus want Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, Al Nassr's Jhon Durán or Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema, whileTottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new winger and have made contact over Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Tuttosport has offered an update on Juventus' efforts to sign a striker now it is clear that a deal for Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris Saint-Germain, looks to be impossible. Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is reported to be their top target, with a loan being the most likely option Al Nassr's Jhon Durán, 22, is also being considered, despite being on loan at Fenerbahce, while 38-year-old Karim Benzema is also tempting Juve after ESPN sources stated that the 38-year-old felt "disrespected" by Al Ittihad's offer to extend his contract.

- Tottenham are in the market for a new winger and have made contact over former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry, who is now at Bayern Munich, according to Bild. Spurs need a forward to replace Brennan Johnson, who joined Crystal Palace at the start of the window, and Mohammed Kudus, who is out until April through injury. The club are also tracking Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, as reported by The Independent and are one of eight clubs considering a move for Raheem Sterling after the former Chelsea and Arsenal winger became a free agent, as reported by The Daily Mail.

- Manchester United sent scouts to watch Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown during the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Wednesday, says TEAMtalk. Brown, 22, has been on the radar of Arsenal and Manchester City in recent months but United have now entered the race and are preparing a £40 million offer to sign the Germany international. Now that Ruben Amorim's back three has been dispensed with, United are keen to sign a regular fullback, rather than a wingback.

- United won't move for Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer in the summer, according to The Daily Mirror, which adds that the club's stance has been taken due to their priority being the signing of a holding midfielder to replace Casemiro. Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba are on the Red Devils' radar, but they are aware that each of the trio would be expensive. It would take a fee of over £100 million and wages around £250,000-per-week to sign Palmer.

- AC Milan have made progress in their efforts to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta having reached an agreement worth €30 million, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. Though Nottingham Forest remain determined to sign the 28-year-old. This comes after The Athletic reported that the Eagles were close to reaching a verbal agreement over a £50 million move for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, adding that the deal could pave the way for Mateta to leave Selhurst Park.

DONE DEALS

- United States right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year's World Cup roster, has moved to Villarreal from MLS side Orlando City. Read

- Fulham have complete a £27 million deal to sign winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City. Read

- Max Dowman has a pre-agreement to sign his first professional Arsenal contract in December, when he turns 17. Dowman has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the north London side's youth ranks, becoming the youngest UEFA Youth League scorer at 14 and then Arsenal's youngest starter at 15. Read

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On paper, this Spurs squad isn't actually short of wingers, or players who can play wide. The problem is the injuries are mounting: Kudus is reportedly out until April, Richarlison is constantly in and out, Dejan Kulusevski hasn't been seen since last May and Brennan Johnson departed for Crystal Palace earlier in the month. It's squeezing the squad.

Thomas Frank's tactical approach relies heavily on wing play and crossing, so this is a big problem 00 and it's no wonder he's seemingly requested reinforcements late this month.

Gnabry is a curious link, given his previous Arsenal affiliation, the fact he once tweeted "North London is red" after scoring four against Spurs, and he's part of a Bayern Munich squad who could win a treble.

Diaby, formerly of Aston Villa, could be a handy solution if he wants to depart Saudi Arabia and the price is right. But Sterling is a complete gamble. How good is he in 2026? No one knows. The last time we saw him play, Kulusevski was fit!

OTHER RUMORS

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- Bayern Munich have given Dayot Upaemecano until Sunday to accept their contract offer, with the center back's deal ending in the summer. (Bild)

- Crystal Palace are finalizing a deal to sign Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand on loan for £2 million and should have the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season. (Athletic)

- Fenerbahce have made Al Ittihad a €4m offer to sign midfielder N'Golo Kante, who has already given the Turkish Super Lig club his approval. (L'Equipe)

- Fenerbahce have also reached an agreement in principle with Ademola Lookman and are now working on doing the same with Atalanta for the forward. (Nicolo Schira)

- Internazionale are in advanced talks to sign Genoa right back Brooke Norton-Cuffy after PSV Eindhoven insisted on keeping Ivan Perisic. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Barcelona have agreed a deal with Al Ahly for 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim to join on loan with an option to make the deal permanent. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Newcastle United are pushing to sign Barcelona B midfielder Guille Fernandez, but there is also interest from Borussia Dortmund and the Blaugrana are committed to keeping the 17-year-old. (Sport)

- Internazionale and Juventus are aware that they will face competition from the Premier League's biggest clubs for Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. (Corriere dello Sport)

- Fulham have agreed a £27 million deal with Manchester City for winger Oscar Bobb. (Sky Sports)

- Toulouse are finalizing a deal to sign Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe for around $2.5 million plus add-ons. (Athletic)

- Juventus have had a meeting with Zeki Celik's agent about signing the Roma right back on a contract until 2029 with the option of another year, as he will likely be available as a free agent. (Nicolo Schira)

- Negotiations are underway for Napoli to understand the conditions required to sign Atalanta winger Kamaldeen Sulemana. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Talks are in the final stages for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi to join West Ham United on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta if Randal Kolo Muani joins Juventus, while Raheem Sterling is willing to consider "all options" as he seeks a new permanent club after leaving Chelsea this week. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Tottenham Hotspur could try to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta if Randal Kolo Muani ends up at Juventus this month, the Daily Mail reports. The Serie A giants have stepped up their pursuit of Kolo Muani in the coming days, who is on loan at Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain. However, he has struggled to hit top form in North London, scoring just twice in all competitions to date. Should the France international leave for Juve in the final days of the January transfer window, Crystal Palace striker Mateta is expected to emerge as Spurs' top target. Palace, meanwhile, have sent an improved offer of around £50 million to Wolverhampton Wanderers for striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, according to BBC Sport.

- Former England international Raheem Sterling is "willing to play anywhere" after reaching an agreement to end his contract at Chelsea this week, Sky Sports reports. Sterling had left 18 months left on the contract he signed when joining the Chelsea from Manchester City in 2022 -- but he is now a free agent. Sources have told ESPN that several clubs had enquired about a loan move but Sterling had stated a preference for a permanent deal to give him and his children stability as he attempts to revive his career. According to Sky Sports, "all options are on the table" for the 31-year-old, and the fact he can sign for clubs even after the transfer window has closed opens up a host of possibilities for him. On Wednesday, Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has said Sterling's "significant financial expectations" could be an obstacle in doing a deal for the forward.

- Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka is expected to decide whether he wants to join Atlético Madrid in the next 24 hours, according to Sky Sports Germany. Earlier this week, it was reported that the two parties had held talks over a transfer this month, with the Spanish club keen to find a replacement for Conor Gallagher -- who has joined Tottenham Hotspur in a £35 million deal. Goretzka is Diego Simeone's "dream" candidate, although it remains to be seen whether the German international's preference is to join Atlético now or simply wait until the summertime. His current Bayern deal expires at the end of June.

- AC Milan have held a lengthy meeting with the representatives of Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin, Calciomercato reports. The centre-back is also wanted by AS Roma and Napoli, and could still be on the move before the January transfer window slams shut. However, he isn't the only defender on Milan's shortlist, as Manchester City's Nathan Aké continues to be a player of interest. It's not currently known whether City boss Pep Guardiola would sanction his exit this close to the end of the window.

- AFC Bournemouth are in talks to sign Inter Milan winger Luis Henrique, according to talkSPORT. The Premier League side are proposing an initial loan deal, with a future option to sign him permanently for around £18 million. Henrique, 24, was heavily linked with Leeds United back in the summer, before ultimately opting to join Serie A Inter. The Brazilian has featured 26 times in all competitions this season, largely playing as a wing-back in the absence of Denzel Dumfries.

DONE DEALS

- Wrexham defender Conor Coady has joined Championship rivals Charlton Athletic on loan until the end of the season. Read

- San Jose Earthquakes have signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig. The Germany international forward moves to MLS as a designated player, on a contract that runs until June 2028. Read

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OTHER RUMORS

- Paris Saint-Germain have begun talks with manager Luis Enrique over a new contract, amid interest from the Premier League. (Le Parisien)

- Juventus have sounded out Manchester United forward Joshua Zirzkee as a potential alternative to Randal Kolo Muani. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport)

- Midfielder Jesse Lingard is attracting interest from several English and Italian clubs after leaving FC Seoul. (Daily Mail)

- River Plate have agreed a deal to sign Kendry Páez on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old will now travel to Argentina to undergo a medical. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Besiktas are in advanced talks to sign Inter Milan's Kristjan Asllani on loan until the end of the season. A future purchase option is expected to be inserted into the deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could leave Manchester City before deadline day. Bayer Leverkusen have a longstanding interest in the 33-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany)

- Fiorentina are in talks to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. The Frenchman is also a target for several clubs in Germany and France. (Sky Sports)

- Nottingham Forest have made a £20 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari, but that offer is set to be rejected. (BBC Sport)

- Denmark international Albert Grønbæk is expected to join Hamburg on loan after an agreement was struck with his parent club Rennes. (Footmercato)

- Liverpool youngster Keyrol Figueroa is wanted by a host of European clubs, including Porto. New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC have also enquired about the striker, but Europe is his priority. (Rudy Galetti)

- Arsenal defender Maldini Kacurri is set to join League Two side Grimsby Town after the two clubs agreed a deal on a permanent transfer for the 20-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

- Vancouver Whitecaps are finalising a deal to sign Aziel Jackson from Jagiellonia Białystok on an initial loan with a future purchase option. (Tom Bogert)

Six Premier League sides entered. Five in the top eight. You can't argue with how the English clubs have tackled the Champions League this season. But what's next?

We now know -- roughly at least -- who Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United could face moving forwards.

Ahead of the knockout playoff round draw on Friday, ESPN brings you all you need to know.

Who has qualified, and who's heading to the playoffs?

Eight teams have advanced to the round of 16 already, while 16 more -- who placed ninth to 24th in the 36-club league phase -- are heading to the knockout playoff round.

Arsenal won all eight of their games to qualify top, with Bayern Munich second. On a frantic final night of action, they were joined by Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP and Manchester City.

Newcastle's draw with Paris Saint-Germain left both clubs facing the knockout playoff round, along with European giants Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Juventus.

Atlético Madrid, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen are the other 'seeded' teams -- we'll explain more on that below -- while the unseeded playoff teams are Borussia Dortmund, Olympiacos, Club Brugge, Galatasaray, AS Monaco. FK Qarabag, Bodo/Glimt and Benfica.

Why do we know who teams can play?

As mentioned, there is a seeding system -- introduced for 2024-25 -- that ensures the higher-placed teams from the league phase won't face each other in the knockout playoff round, theoretically creating a more balanced bracket.

All 16 teams heading to the playoffs are paired based on their final position in the league phase. That means ninth-place Real Madrid are paired with 10th-place Inter, 11th-place PSG with 12th-place Newcastle, and so on. This creates eight sets of paired teams.

In the draw, each pairing will be split up and placed on opposite sides of the bracket.

On top of that, there are big advantages to the highest finishers from the league phase. Teams who finish in the top eight are guaranteed a second leg at home in the round of 16. Teams who finish in the top four are guaranteed a second leg at home in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals. The advantage extends into the semifinals for the teams that finish in the top two.

Who could Newcastle play in the playoff round?

As PSG and Newcastle finished 11th and 12th in the league phase, they will play either Monaco or Qarabag in the playoff round.

What about the rest of the Premier League teams?

Having clinched top spot, Arsenal will play one of Borussia Dortmund, Olympiacos, Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16, and like all of the top eight will be at home in the second leg.

Liverpool, after finishing third, will take on either Atlético, Juventus, Club Brugge or Galatasaray. That is exactly the same for Tottenham, who finished fourth in the league phase.

Chelsea will take on either PSG, Newcastle, Monaco or Qarabag.

Manchester City, meanwhile, could face another clash with Real Madrid. Their potential round of 16 opponents are the LaLiga giants, Inter, Bodo/Glimt or Benfica.

When is the draw for the knockout round playoffs?

The draw for the knockout round playoffs -- featuring the clubs that finish ninth to 24th -- will take place on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. GMT. ESPN will bring you all the updates with a live blog.

After the draw, what happens next?

Next, the teams drawn Friday compete in the two-legged knockout playoff round in February.

Once that round is complete, the draw for the round of 16 will be held Feb. 27. That draw will determine the round-of-16 matchups and finalise the bracket for the remainder of the knockout rounds.

What are the remaining important Champions League dates this season?

Robbie Keane says it is nice to be involved in future Tottenham manager speculation, and while spoke of his affection for the club, said he does not think about the rumours.

The former Spurs striker, who currently manages Hungarian side Ferencvaros, has been the subject of speculation as a candidate should Thomas Frank leave the north London club.

Asked whether he was aware of the reports linking him with a return to the club where he made over 300 appearances, Keane replied: "I think it's impossible to not be aware of anything these days, to be honest with you, especially, when you have two kids who are Tottenham fans.

"Thomas Frank is a very, very good manager. He just started there. As I said, lot of stuff gets written, even when I was a player, going somewhere, going different places.

"But I'll be honest with you, it goes over my head. I concentrate on what I'm doing. I think it's nice that your name is there. Who puts it there? I have no clue, but it shows you that I'm doing OK to be even put there.

"I'm obviously aware of it, but I am happy here."

The 45-year-old spent two spells at Spurs during an esteemed playing career, scoring 122 goals and helping the Premier League side to the League Cup in 2007.

Asked whether the club still meant a lot to him, he replied: "Absolutely, you can't be at a club that long if it doesn't.

"I mean, that's natural. It's a fantastic club. Unbelievable training and the stadium is amazing, of course -- as we all know -- and really good players.

"Yes, they've got a lot of injuries but it's certainly a place that always look out for, as I said, my two boys, they're Tottenham fans and are always watching and, of course, like me, I watch every game regardless of it being Tottenham or anyone.

"So it's a wonderful football club. And I'm sure there's no doubt that they'll get back to where they belong."

Keane is back in England with the Hungarian club as they close their Europa League group phase with a clash against Nottingham Forest.

He is doing an impressive job in a relatively minor European league but he believes it is a path he had to take.

"Sometimes you have to spread your wings somewhere else and that's what I've done, that was the path I wanted to take, because I wanted to go somewhere where I could win and stamp my authority on the way I want to play," he added.

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"If I start my journey for example here in England after six games, an inexperienced coach gets sacked, where do you go from there?

"So it's a little bit similar to what I did as a player. I chose Wolves over Liverpool because I wanted to play.

"I'm really enjoying it here.

"Of course, you never say never. I think if you're a player or a coach, you have aspirations to be the best that you can be and be at the highest you can be. That's normal.

"I've got no complaints and I don't worry about thinking about where I'm going next, because I'll take my eye off the ball here."

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Randal Kolo Muani put an eventful couple of days behind him with a goal to send Tottenham through to the Champions League last-16 with a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Kolo Muani was an unused substitute during Spurs' disappointing 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday amid speculation former club Juventus wanted to bring the France forward back this month, before he was involved in a car crash on Tuesday.

The PSG loanee was fine and despite a late arrival in Germany, he grabbed the crucial 47th-minute opener against his old team before Dominic Solanke added a second to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Thomas Frank, with Tottenham remarkably able to finish fourth in the league phase of the competition.

Spurs were without 14 players for this tie in Germany, which was untimely for Frank after he faced more criticism from his own supporters on Saturday after the draw with Burnley made it two wins from 14 in the Premier League.

Kolo Muani got the nod against his old club and despite being heavily booed, his first involvement nearly produced the opener.

After getting in down the left, his cross was spilled by Kauã Santos and Xavi Simons fired home, but away celebrations were cut short with Destiny Udogie adjudged to have committed a foul in the build-up.

Tottenham regrouped but not long after João Palhinha had seen a header tipped wide, results elsewhere meant the Premier League club had dropped to ninth in the league phase.

A flurry of chances followed with Udogie inexplicably unable to get a touch on a Kolo Muani cross with the goal at his mercy before a smart turn and shot by Wilson Odobert from 20 yards smashed against the inside of a post.

Simons should have scored on the half-hour mark too when he stole in after a poor pass by Santos, but the Frankfurt goalkeeper made amends with a vital save.

Frankfurt issued a warning sign on the stroke of half-time when Hugo Larsson fired over via the crossbar after beating Tottenham's offside trap.

It ensured it stayed 0-0 at half-time, but the opener arrived just 66 seconds into the second half.

A set-piece did the trick with a short free kick routine able to create space for Simons, who chipped in for Cristian Romero and his header found Kolo Muani to bundle home from close range.

It was only Kolo Muani's third goal for Tottenham in 24 appearances.

A poor touch by Frankfurt's Aurelio Buta squandered a good opening for the hosts shortly afterwards before Kolo Muani sent his latest effort wide.

Santos was called into action by Pape Sarr's curler before Frank turned to his bench, with Solanke introduced for the bright Odobert in the 73rd minute.

Four minutes later and Solanke secured Spurs' place in the last-16 with the striker able to run through and drill the ball into the bottom corner to earn a fifth victory in the competition and secure fourth spot.

Arne Slot has said he expects defender Andrew Robertson to stay at Liverpool for the rest of the season despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Sources told ESPN Liverpool held preliminary talks with Tottenham last week over a potential deal for Robertson, who is out of contract in the summer. The left-back is understood to want more game time ahead of this summer's World Cup, though the deal is now unlikely to proceed unless Liverpool find a suitable replacement.

"Robbo is part of the team tomorrow evening," Slot said ahead of his team's Champions League clash with Qarabag FK. "He has been part of this squad for so many years. I am happy to have him and I am glad he is available because that is not normal for us right now.

"He will be part of the team and nothing is happening on this side. It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in but I expect him to stay."

Liverpool were dealt another injury blow at the weekend when defender Joe Gomez was forced off with a hip problem in the team's 3-2 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

The England international is not expected to be sidelined for a long period however he will miss the clash with Qarabag, while Ibrahima Konaté is also on compassionate leave following the death of his father.

"For sure at centre-back tomorrow there will not be a centre-back," Slot said.

"I can only play a midfielder as there are no centre-backs available apart from Virgil [Van Dijk]. I credit him a lot for being fit all the time, at his age to constantly be ready to play another 90 is something we should not take for granted.

"I have to adapt with the system or players in different positions. This doesn't help with the narrative, I am completely aware of that. It is a difficult balance. Before people say I don't listen to medical staff, I am listening but sometimes I make my own decisions. There was a player who was on the pitch and set up a goal when it probably would have been better for him to be off the pitch.

"I speak to my players, I know how they feel and if they are ready, I take that all into account. If you don't know the information, it is easy to criticise."

Reflecting on how challenging it is to deal with the criticism his team are facing this season, Slot added: "It is going to be really difficult to quiet outside noise with the position we are in in the league.

"It's impossible to shut down the noise at a club like this if you are not competing for the league. In between the boxes we are a very, very good team. The way we play out from the back and bring the ball towards promising positions -- so, so many times against Bournemouth we were in positions I want my players to be in.

"Taking it from promising positions to chances and being clinical to finish them off we have to improve. In the other box, other teams arrive there three, four times a game. Too many times when they arrive it leads to chances and sometimes goals.

"There is an imbalance between us and other teams. If we can improve in both boxes we can do very special things season. If we can improve in one it will be an acceptable season. If we can't improve on either there will be a lot of noise."

Cristian Romero's last-minute header rescued Tottenham a point in a 2-2 draw at Burnley but the Londoners' winless Premier League run in 2026 was extended to five matches.

Goals from Axel Tuanzebe -- his first for Burnley -- and substitute Lyle Foster appeared to have halted the Clarets' 13-game run without a league win after Micky van de Ven had given Tottenham a first-half lead.

Spurs skipper Romero's flying 90th-minute header salvaged his side a point, but Thomas Frank's side have won only one of their last eight in the top flight and after the final whistle their travelling fans sang 'you're getting sacked in the morning'.

Burnley have drawn five of their last six league games in their bid for survival, but they have equalled their longest run without a top-flight win since October 1970, which now stands at 14 matches.

Home fans were given a scare after just 10 seconds when an error from Burnley skipper Kyle Walker let in Djed Spence, whose cutback failed to pick out a team-mate.

Both sides contributed to a high-tempo start but were unable to sustain it and after Lucas Pires' close-range tap-in for the Clarets was ruled out for offside there was little to excite the fans.

Two free-kicks from Tottenham's Pedro Porro - the first curled wide and the second was pushed away by Dubravka - was the closest either side came to breaking the deadlock.

The first half then sparked into life 10 minutes before the interval. Wilson Odobert was twice denied by Dubravka, who then produced an even better save to keep out Conor Gallagher's thumping drive.

Burnley then failed to properly clear Spence's cross after the ensuing corner and Van de Ven rifled the loose ball into the bottom corner.

Odobert spurned a chance to double the visitors' lead soon after when he shot straight at Dubravka and their lead was short-lived.

Walker swung over a brilliant trademark cross to the far post following a throw-in and Tuanzebe despatched it first time for a clinical finish on the stroke of half-time.

Both sides threatened early in the second period. Armando Broja was denied by Van de Ven's last-gasp block and Dominic Solanke headed straight at Dubravka.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario rescued his side when saving in a one-on-one with Broja and Dubravka turned away Spence's low effort as both sides chased a second goal.

And it was Burnley who took the lead. Jaidon Anthony teed up Foster inside the box and the South Africa striker, who had replaced Broja six minutes earlier, buried his chance at the second attempt.

Vicario saved Forster's first shot with an outstretched boot, but the latter fired home the rebound through Destiny Udogie's legs to put the Clarets 2-1 up in the 76th minute.

Dubravka produced a brilliant save in the closing stages to claw away substitute Mathys Tel's first-time shot and Xavi Simons' fierce shot hit the crossbar before Romero rescued a point for the visitors with a thumping flying header from Odobert's cross.

Dominic Solanke scored on his first start of the season to ease the pressure on Thomas Frank after Tottenham claimed a much-needed 2-0 win over 10-man Borussia Dortmund.

Frank's seven-month tenure looked close to being over after Spurs lost at home to West Ham on Saturday to make it eight defeats in 14 matches.

Spurs supporters chanted Frank was "getting sacked in the morning," but despite talks over the future of the Danish coach he remained in post for the Champions League visit of Dortmund and watched his fortunes change.

Captain Cristian Romero fired Tottenham ahead in the 14th minute from a Wilson Odobert cross before the same man set up Solanke for a fortuitous close-range finish.

Dortmund, who had Daniel Svensson sent off after 26 minutes, attempted to rally in the second half, but depleted and out-of-form Spurs cruised home to put themselves in the driving seat for a top-eight finish and ensure Frank will live to fight another day.

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