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Wolves boss Vitor Perreira will look to continue his perfect start to life in the Premier League when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Wolves come to London riding high on back-to-back wins under new manager Pereira. After a 3-0 thrashing of Leicester City before Christmas, they secured a 2-0 win against Ruben Amorim's Manchester United.

Spurs, managed by Ange Postecoglou, will be eager to bounce back after their Boxing Day defeat to Nottingham Forest. A single goal from Anthony Elanga saw them lose 1-0 to Nuno Espirito Santo's side, leaving them in the 12th spot on the Premier League table.

When is Tottenham vs Wolves and what time is kick off?

The match between Tottenham and Wolves is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Sunday, December 29 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Other matches taking place at the same time include Crystal Palace vs Southampton, Everton vs Forest, and Fulham vs Bournemouth, reports football.london.

Leicester City will host Manchester City at 2.30pm, followed by a match between league leaders Liverpool and West Ham at 5.15pm.

Is Tottenham vs Wolves on TV?

Regrettably, Tottenham's match against Wolves won't be televised for UK viewers. Instead, Man City's journey to the King Power Stadium and Liverpool's face-off with West Ham have been chosen for broadcast.

How to watch Tottenham vs Wolves

However, international viewers are spoilt for choice with a host of broadcasters including Arena Premium, Arena Sport, Astro Sports, beIN Sports, Canal+, DAZN, FuboTV, M Hub Premier, MAX, Optus Sport, Peacock Premium, Sport, Sky Sport Italia, Star Sports Select, SuperSport Premier League, Siminn Sport, TV3+, V Sport, and ViaPlay.

Additionally, match highlights will be accessible on Sky Sports' YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.

A Midlands football club has been slammed by its supporters for a huge ticket price hike ahead of one of the biggest game in its history. Tamworth Football Club has reached the third round of the FA Cup for the fourth time in its history.

And this time will play Premier League giants and eight-time FA Cup winners, Tottenham Hotspur at The Lamb on Sunday, January 12 at 12.30pm. Fans eager to witness history at their club’s home ground off Kettlebrook Road, have voiced their anger at the ticket prices for the special match.

The club has posted its pricing for the match, with the top ticket costing a whopping £42, more than double the cost of a ticket to watch The Lambs play Huddersfield Town FC of League One, in the first round of the FA Cup. While the price of the cheapest under-10s ticket is £25, five times the price of a similar ticket against the Yorkshire team in October.

Tickets for the match are priced at £42 for the main stand for adults, or £38 for the terrace. Over 66s are £37 in the stand or £33 on the terrace. Under-17s are £34 and £30 respectively. And under-10s £29 in the stand and £25 on the terrace.

Hundreds of fans have taken to social media to express their anger and disappointment at the pricing. Joe Moore commenting on the football club’s post on Facebook said: “Wow. That’s disgraceful, the worse of it those kids prices!! Ripping off those regulars that you know will go and support as they do week in and week out, and putting off those that may have gone. Crazy prices.”

Jamie Phillips said: “Yeah I’m not paying that I’ll watch it at home and then carry on going to the normal-priced National League games.” Matt Merrick said: “So looking at £150 for a family of four.

“I'm all for making a bit of money, but after Christmas and everything else that's going on. That's taking the mickey out of ordinary fans.” And Dawn Roberts said: “Please justify your horrendous prices. Absolute Rip Off just cause you have a decent team to play against…”

Alex Randle said he supports Tamworth and Spurs said: “Pricing is exploitative when there are so many other potential revenue streams and will probably price me out anyway because I just don't have enough money to spare. So disappointed.”

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While ‘Tamworth’ is now trending on X, formerly Twitter. The Pyramid Podcast said: “How short sighted are these prices. A chance to repay and respect the fans that go and support you every week, and instead you release this monstrosity. Shameful.”

Jamie Hoskins said: “I appreciate that you want to earn as much money from this opportunity as possible but those prices are scandalous! Part greed from Tamworth & part blame for the FA abolishing replays because the big boys demanded so!

“No romance of the cup here whatsoever, poor from Tamworth.” And Dean Cornish said: “That’s madness. Make the money on the TV, the bar, the merch, the snack bar. Not by ripping off loyal fans on tickets.”

But Craig Asson said: “It’s a once in a lifetime game for me and the money will be massive for the club… maybe if more people made the effort to go to league games they would not charge so much.” And Callum Petrie added: “Good luck to the club. Hopefully the money will be reinvested in the club, wisely.”

The game is being shown live on ITV, meaning extra cash for TV coverage. And the club has already picked up cash for the cup run from the Football Association, with £75,000 for winning the second round tie against fellow Midlands team Burton Albion.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been told that £25 million is the figure that will force Leeds United to part with one of their prized assets.

Dutch defender Pascal Struijk has been at Elland Road for the whole of his senior career, seeing the Whites both promoted and relegated. After making his debut in 2019, the 25-year-old has become a mainstay in the Leeds side under various managers and has played in 21 of his team's 22 Championship fixtures so far this season.

According to CaughtOffside, Struijk is attracting the attention of Premier League clubs as Struijk continues to perform amid a play-off push with his team sitting second in the second tier. Tottenham Hotspur are said to be leading the way for the defender's signature, with Wolves and Brighton and Hove Albion following in suit.

Vitor Pereira's side need to strengthen in defence if they are to fight off relegation in the second half of the season. Despite their new manager keeping a clean sheet in his first game, which was a 3-0 victory against Leicester City, Wolves have conceded 40 goals in the Premier League, the most in the entire division.

After failing to replace key centre back Max Kilman in the summer after he departed for West Ham United, the Black Country side need to reinforce the defence and Struijk, who is a top Championship defender with sufficient Premier League experience, could be an ideal replacement. He has helped Daniel Farke's Leeds concede the third-fewest goals so far this season whilst also offering a threat up the other end of the pitch with two goals this campaign.

The £25 million tag could hinder their pursuit, with the Wolves hierarchy known to be careful with their finances, however their hand may be forced with the threat of relegation looming.

Aston Villa look set to compete with Premier League rivals Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur for one of Belgium's hottest prospects after 'stunning' start to the season.

Matte Smets has been attracting much interest from across Europe as he continues to shine for Belgian Pro League table toppers KRC Genk. According to TBR Football, the 20-year-old is said to be being monitored by the Villans with defence considered an area where Unai Emery's side could bolster in the coming January transfer window.

Previously compared to PSG captain and Brazil international Marquinhos, Smets has been described as 'complete and elegant' in his play style.

The Belgian joined Genk in the summer, returning to the club where he played the majority of his youth football, after a breakout campaign for fellow Belgian side Sint-Truiden. He has since cemented his place in the side, starting 14 of 16 league games, an impressive feat at such a young age.

Smets signed for Genk in a €2 million deal and his value has since risen to €7.5 million, an amount that could be a steal considering his notable comparisons and lofty potential.

Emery and his colleagues may look to pounce before the interest from their rivals hots up and the right-sided centre back could be the perfect candidate to provide quality and depth on that side of the defence.

Smets would join up with the growing Belgian contingent at Villa Park, playing alongside compatriots Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans.

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Aston Villa are gearing up for a transfer battle with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur as both clubs express interest in one of the Dutch league's finest prospects.

Malik Tillman of PSV Eindhoven has been setting the Eredivisie alight this season, notching eight goals and four assists in all competitions which has seen some of Europe's elite clubs begin to circle.

Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland has reported that concrete enquiries into the USA international have arisen, with Villa and Spurs both keen.

Tillman is said to be keen on a Premier League move and at just 22 years old has the potential for Unai Emery to mould him into a prolific figure for Villa should they pounce on his availability.

Formerly of German club Bayern Munich, Tillman reportedly has a release clause in his contract worth between €30-€40 million which comes into action next summer. His old club hold both a buy-back clause and matching rights, however it is reported that the Bavarian giants are not currently interested in enacting his return.

Utilised also in attacking midfield, Tillman could be a valuable squad member with the Villa boss able to develop him into a complete attacker.

Should a tempting offer arrive for either one of Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran this coming January transfer window or the summer following, the German-born American could be a perfect young replacement.

Unai Emery sat down with the media after Aston Villa's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham in the capital on Sunday afternoon.

Brennan Johnson equalised for the hosts after Morgan Rogers' opener, before Dominic Solanke scored twice and James Maddison bagged from a free-kick deep into added time. Here is every word Emery said in his post-match press conference...

Unai, what are your thoughts on the defeat?

"We competed. In the first half it was better than the second half. The team were aware about how we can be competitive, close to winning and have more chances to get in the top seven of the Premier League. We accept the result, because when they scored two goals, they are very good in transitions.

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"We made mistakes and they were very aggressive, but we also made mistakes in the first half and we corrected them quickly. In 90 minutes, to be focused and clinical, here it is the way to win. We did it last year and two years ago. Today we didn’t do it.

"Keeping balance is the first message I can send in the dressing room because it is 38 matches. We are analysing each match and setting objectives. One [objective] is playing seven contenders for the top seven.

"We have played three, Arsenal, Man United and Tottenham, and then there are other points along the way we have to be consistent getting them. Until today we have been consistent. We will need more. It is not enough. The first objective is to keep the top seven."

Were you disappointed with your side's reaction to falling behind?

"The first half we didn’t concede many chances. The second half they did one step forward and after it, it was more difficult. We still competed and made chances, but we didn’t score. When they scored their second goal, then it was most difficult. We had to do one step forward to score and made chances, but in transition, they were alert."

What was the thinking behind bringing Duran on with Watkins?

"Because it is a possibility. I have to try to give minutes to those players on the field and how we can get better with those players. It is the process we have and we are building a team. We are trying to get a strong structure in everything.

"A situation we have to work is with those two strikers. We have to give them and other players chances to get confidence. Every match is a challenge in the Premier League, Champions League and the cups. We are analysing performances and then trying to get the best decisions."

Was that the worst 45 minutes you’ve had at Villa?

"I am not really worried about it because it could happen and how the match was going and after how they were in the best position to play feeling comfortable. It was a difficult moment for us. We had to try and do something. Even at 2-1, I was trying to plan something different, but it was very tight. After the problem with Cash and the kick Morgan had ... those players were very consistent in the level we needed.

"After those necessary changes, the team was different. We have to try to get different options with the players, even tactically like with two strikers. We have to continue in our way in different practice we are doing because we will need to get different tactical situations sometimes, and of course, getting the best out of the players."

How are Rogers and Cash?

"I think Morgan will be OK because he wanted to carry on playing, but I decided not to because after two kicks I had the opportunity to play with two strikers. Cash, he felt something in his calf, hopefully not a lot, but he felt it."

Aston Villa were heavily beaten 4-1 by Tottenham in the capital this afternoon, but Unai Emery said he wasn't worried about the manner of the defeat.

Morgan Rogers scored the opening goal of the game in the 32nd minute, finishing from close range after Tottenham failed to deal with Lucas Digne's corner. But Spurs came out for the second half a totally different side and equalised through Brennan Johnson shortly after the restart.

Dominic Solanke scored a brace inside four minutes later in the half, before James Maddison came off the bench and scored a free-kick in the sixth minute of added time.

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"I am not really worried about it because it could happen because of how the match was going and after [scoring] they were in the best position to play feeling comfortable," Emery said.

"It was a difficult moment for us. We had to try and do something. Even at 2-1, I was trying to plan something different, but it was very tight.

"After the [injury] problem with Matty Cash and the kick Morgan Rodgers had ... those players were very consistent in the level we needed. After those necessary changes, the team was different.

"We have to try to get different options with the players, even tactically like with two strikers. We have to continue in our way in different practice we are doing because we will need to get different tactical situations sometimes, and of course, getting the best out of the players.

"We won two times here and we knew how to win here but they are a good team. We are disappointed, frustrated but we are accepting it. We know our way, it is 38 matches, the league is very tight."

What did you make of Villa's performance? Rate the players below...

Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane, Frank Lampard and Jamie Redknapp were ready to dish out praise on Tottenham rather than drag Aston Villa over the coals after a stunning second-half turnaround in North London.

Morgan Rogers had put Villa 1-0 up by half-time on Sunday afternoon but Brennan Johnson, a brace from Dominic Solanke and a late James Maddison free-kick delivered Spurs to a 4-1 home win.

Keane picked out the equaliser four minutes after the break, highlighting the cross put in by Son Heung-Min that was too good to defend once Villa were unable to block him getting the ball over.

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“It was a brilliant reaction from Spurs," he said. "They needed to score early in the second half and the delivery (for that first goal) is fantastic. We can question Villa’s defending but once Son gets it, someone has to get tighter because know his quality. Johnson just drifts in at the back like all good wide players do but the delivery – absolutely fantastic. Almost impossible to defend once it leaves his foot. A great reaction from Spurs and they played some beautiful football.”

Lampard had sympathy with how Villa were caught for the second, caught on the break as they were trying to break themselves.

He said: “Sometimes you’re at your weakest when you try to counter and the ball breaks again. It’s nice play from Spurs. We’re not sure if Brennan Johnson means to set that for the pass through but it works out perfectly. Aston Villa are sometimes not kind of organised. They think they’re going to counter attack and Spurs are good at playing vertical, quick combinations through the middle of the pitch. It’s a lovely diagonal run and a diagonal pass is really hard to deal with and then the finish – the keeper kind of makes his mind up slightly but it’s a great finish.”

It was a similar story for the third which took the game away from Villa.

Redknapp said: “(Spurs pressed) better in the second half. (Yves) Bissouma getting up to the ball, Pape Sarr going to win it – then all of a sudden you’re at an Aston Villa defence that’s all over the place. Sarr picks out the right pass, as does Richarlison, and Solanke gets his reward. He gets in the box. If you get into that six-yard you’re going to score goals. He hasn’t scored of late but that’s a big one.

“Second half Spurs were just so much better, so much more aggressive. They’re a joy to watch.”

What did you make of Villa's performance? Rate the players below...

Aston Villa's seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end after losing 4-1 to Tottenham in the capital.

Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 32nd minute after Spurs failed to deal with a set-piece, before Brennan Johnson equalised early in the second half. Dominic Solanke then completed the comeback for the hosts with 15 minutes left to play and then doubled his tally for the afternoon to extend Spurs' lead shortly after. There was enough to time for James Maddison to score a free-kick in added time.

Tottenham gradually took control in the first 30 minutes of the match, but failed to test Emi Martinez despite their territory in the Villa half. The hosts were warned of Villa’s threat down the other end when Amadou Onana’s header came off the post, before Guglielmo Vicario turned the ball around the corner for another corner.

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Digne’s ball into the box was flicked on by Pedro Porro, before Rodrigo Bentancur and goalkeeper Vicario both failed to clear it, allowing Rogers to turn in from close range. After opening the scoring, the 22-year-old nearly provided Ollie Watkins with a chance to double the lead, but the striker dragged his effort wide with his left foot.

Spurs came out for the start of the second half a completely different team and levelled the game up in the 52nd minute through Johnson, who converted from Son Heung-min’s cross. Emi Martinez then thwarted Solanke after he fired at goal from inside the box just minutes later.

Solanke wouldn't be prevented again after he dinked the ball over Martinez after being played through by Dejan Kulusevski. He then scored Spurs' third by turning in Richarlison's cross, before Maddison scored a free-kick in the sixth minute of added time.

Villa will now prepare for their fourth Champions League opening phase clash at Club Brugge on Wednesday night, before they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday (8pm).

Player ratings

Emi Martinez

Martinez didn't have a save to make in the first half, but after a quick start to the second period by Tottenham, he was a busy man after the break and conceded four. 5

Matty Cash

Cash started his fourth Premier League game in a row this afternoon. He didn't give Son Heung-min an inch in the first half, but had to come off after picking up a knock before the hour mark. 6

Ezri Konsa

Konsa was strong in and out of possession in the first half, before he shuffled over to right-back after Cash came off for the final 30 minutes of the game. He was the deepest defender when Kulusevski played the ball through for Solanke to give Spurs the lead and struggled as the hosts turned it on. 5

Pau Torres

Spurs' third goal came after Torres gave possession away when trying to play out from the back. A difficult afternoon for Torres. 4

Lucas Digne

Digne's corner led to Villa's opener and he had put in a couple of searching deliveries before then. He had a difficult job dealing with Johnson, who is bang in form at the minute. 6

Amadou Onana

Onana was effective alongside Youri Tielemans for the first hour of the match, eating up ground and nipping in to win the ball back. But Villa then became overwhelmed. This was the third time Onana played the full 90 minutes of a league game this season. 5

Youri Tielemans

Tielemans was key in build-up. He was happy to take the ball when surrounded by Spurs players, but didn't panic. He oozes class in the middle of the park. 6

John McGinn

McGinn battled well in the first half and eased pressure off the Villa defence by shielding the ball. He won five ground duels and misplaced only two of the 24 passes he attempted. 6

Jacob Ramsey

Ramsey was positive when he received the ball out on the left and was looking to commit his markers before jinking inside and combining with a teammate. He tracked back well and helped Digne out on the left side, but appeared to tire before coming off in the 80th minute. 6

Morgan Rogers

Rogers scored his third league goal of the season, slamming the ball in from just a few yards out when Guglielmo Vicario failed to deal with Digne's corner, which was flicked on at the near post. He then presented Watkins with the chance to extend Villa's lead, but missed the target. He was replaced after picking up a knock, but wanted to continue. 7

Ollie Watkins

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero dealt with Watkins well, but the Villa forward will feel he should have done better after being slipped in by Rogers before the break. He also had a good chance in the opening minutes after Digne picked him out in the box early on. 5

SUBS

Diego Carlos (for Cash, 60'): The Brazilian was introduced after Cash hobbled off. The change disrupted Villa's structure at the back and Spurs took advantage of that. 4

Jhon Duran (for Rogers, 69'): The striker didn't make much of an impact after coming on as Spurs were on top at this point and quickly took the game away from Villa. 5

Leon Bailey (for Ramsey, 80'): N/A

Jaden Philogene (for McGinn, 80'): N/A

Boubacar Kamara (for Tielemans, 80'): N/A

Not used: Olsen, Mings, Buendia.

GOALS

Tottenham: Johnson (49'), Solanke (75', 79'), Maddison (90+6')

Aston Villa: Rogers (32')

What did you make of Villa's performance? Rate the players below...

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has selected his starting XI to face Tottenham Hotspur in the capital this afternoon (2pm kick-off).

Emery has made 10 changes from the side which lost against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup last time out as John McGinn is the only player to keep his place in the side.

From back to front, Emi Martinez starts in goal behind a defence made up of Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and Lucas Digne. Amadou Onana operates alongside Youri Tielemans in midfield, while McGinn plays from the right and Jacob Ramsey on the left as Morgan Rogers supports Ollie Watkins up front.

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Villa are currently five points ahead of Spurs in the Premier League after winning five of their first nine matches. They pipped Ange Postecoglou's side to fourth spot last season by two points and beat them away from home nearly a year ago.

Tottenham have lost three of their last four Premier League matches against Villa, having only lost two of their prior 21. They haven't lost three home league games in a row against Villa in 100 years.

Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Ramsey, Rogers, Watkins.

Subs: Olsen, Maatsen, Carlos, Mings, Kamara, Philogene, Buendia, Bailey, Duran.

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie, Sarr, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Subs: Forster, Davies, Gray, Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison, Moore, Werner, Richarlison.