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Antoine Semenyo gave Bournemouth the perfect goodbye gift as his 95th minute winner - likely his last kick for the club - earned his team a 3-2 win over Spurs, to ramp up the pressure on Thomas Frank.
It was written in the stars as the Man City-bound winger - who had stayed to play in this match despite a deal being done for a while - crashed in a late driven finish to end a topsy-turvy game.
After the game, Andoni Iraola confirmed it would be Semenyo's final game for the club. "It looks like it, yes," he told Sky Sports.
"You have medical, all the formalities. I'm afraid to say it, as I don't want to lose him, but I think it's going to be his last moments with us."
"That's how it happens in the movies and no-one deserves it more than him," added Marcus Tavernier to Sky.
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That goal ended a 11-game winless run for Bournemouth - in another example of 'Dr Tottenham' giving a side in need a victory.
Frank's Spurs got off to the perfect start as Mathys Tel drove in a deflected finish from the edge of the box - for Tottenham's first goal from open play for six games, dating back a month and a day.
But by half-time, the heat was back on Frank as Bournemouth found themselves in front via two expert Marcus Tavernier crosses.
The first was headed in expertly by Evanilson, making it two goals in two straight home games for the forward. That would also be the case for Eli Kroupi Junior, who tapped in from close range after Marcos Senesi had kept Tavernier's searching delivery alive.
The second half was even better, with drama all over.
Spurs were initially given a penalty when Micky van de Ven tumbled in the box after two challenges from David Brooks and James Hill - but VAR Jared Gillett forced a review for referee Darren England, who reversed the decision after seeing neither challenge was worthy of a spot kick.
Richarlison also had a close-range header crash off the post, but Spurs would find a way back through Joao Palhinha, who produced a stunning overhead kick - to rival Cristian Romero's one at Newcastle - after the Cherries failed to clear a corner.
Van de Ven forced a stunning save from Djordje Petrovic, which could have given Spurs the win - before the script followed suit with Semenyo's late winner.
Van de Ven and Palhinha speak to Spurs fans at full-time
In dramatic scenes at full-time, Spurs players Van de Ven and Palhinha addressed some angry away fans at the full-time whistle.
Spurs defender Van de Ven went to them straight away after the whistle, before being joined by Palhinha.
"It was just the supporters sharing their frustrations," said Palhinha to Sky Sports.
"We of course understand, we respect them first of all. I just said we are fighting for all the same. We want to win, not just the players - the staff and the supporters. We are trying to get the wins that, in my opinion, we deserve in the last games."
Bournemouth was also the place where former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou received abuse from the visiting fans last season, after a defeat on the south coast.
The damning stats of Spurs' wretched run
Tottenham have now lost 30 games since the start of 2024/25. Only Wolves have lost more Premier League games in that time.
Spurs have won just two of their last 12 Premier League games, and picked up 10 points from a possible 36 in that time.
For the fourth time since the start of 2025, Tottenham scored first in a Premier League game but still trailed at half-time - that is as often as it happened to Spurs between 2010 and 2024.
Tottenham have scored just one goal in open play in their last seven games - Mathys Tel's opener at the Vitality was their first since the 2-0 win over Brentford on December 6.
Having won four of their first five away games this season, Spurs have tasted victory on their travels in just one of their last six, the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on December 28
Frank addresses why he drank from Arsenal cup
Before the game,Tottenham head coach Frank was pictured with an Arsenal-branded cup ahead of their match at Bournemouth.
Frank, who has been subject to boos from his own fans in recent weeks, may not have helped his popularity among the Spurs faithful with this faux pas.
Frank claimed the reason why he had an Arsenal cup was because he inadvertently picked up a leftover cup after Mikel Arteta's side had left some at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday in a 3-2 win.
"I definitely did not notice it," said Frank in his post-match press conference.
"It's fair to say that not winning every single football match, it would be absolutely stupid of me to take a cup with Arsenal on it. Anyone thinking I've done that or the staff has done it…
"They've been in the changing room the game before us [on Saturday]. It's normal to say: 'give me a cup of espresso' before every game.
"I think it's a little bit sad in football that I need to be asked a question like that. We are definitely going in the wrong direction if we are worrying about me having a cup of another club. Of course I wouldn't do that. That would be really stupid."
Iraola: Great that football gave Semenyo this moment
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola to Sky Sports:
"The last games we were deserving more, it can't go every time to the other side. Today we were the ones shooting form the edge, scoring.
"A lovely moment for Antoine, very happy for him. Sometimes football gives you these things, he's been top. He's given everything, been committed to everything we wanted until the end.
"We gave him all we could and it's good that football gives him back this moment for sure."
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Clyne, Lerma missing for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace host Aston Villa on Wednesday night looking for a first win in five league games.
Nathaniel Clyne misses out with minor abductor injury picked up in Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle. Jefferson Lerma is also unavailable because of the concussion protocol, but defender Chris Richards should return to the squad.
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Oliver Glasner's side are looking to snap a run of seven games without a win across all competitions - and we all know they like playing Villa.
The Eagles have won five of their last meetings against Villa and will be hoping to be a thorn in the side of Unai Emery's side once again tonight.
Villa got back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest last time out, following an emphatic defeat to Arsenal and will need a win today if they are to keep Mikel Arteta's side within touching distance at the top of the table.
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Clyne, Lerma missing for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace host Aston Villa on Wednesday night looking for a first win in five league games.
Nathaniel Clyne misses out with minor abductor injury picked up in Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle. Jefferson Lerma is also unavailable because of the concussion protocol, but defender Chris Richards should return to the squad.
Glasner unfazed by Man Utd links
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will not lose any sleep over being installed as one of the favourites for the Manchester United job.
The highly-rated Austrian is among the front-runners tipped to take over at Old Trafford as the club’s next permanent boss, following Ruben Amorim’s departure on Monday morning.
“In my (Palace) contract, (is) one paragraph, I tell you, (that) I am not allowed to bet, and I don’t look at it (the odds),” Glasner said. “I cannot also give insider information, because then I am also breaking my contract.
“I am Crystal Palace manager and I just think it makes no sense, and is also wasted time for you to ask me any more questions, so I don’t talk about any other club than Crystal Palace.”
Glasner added: “You can sign a new contract, like managers did in the Premier League this year, and (now) they aren’t the manager there any more. Even if I sign a new contract, you could ask me every day, ‘What is the future?’
“There is one situation which keeps you in your job when you are a manager – and this is being successful. It is the only thing to survive (in) this job.”
Double injury boost for Villa but Emery wary of Palace
Aston Villa have been handed a defensive boost ahead of Wednesday's game at Crystal Palace.
Centre-backs Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are back in full training after stints on the sidelines through injury.
However, Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana remain on the treatment table and Evann Guessand is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Villa have won nine of their last 10 Premier League games but will be wary travelling to Selhurst Park, with the Eagles having become a bogey team in recent years.
Palace have won five of their last six meetings between the sides, including last season's FA Cup semi-final and the reverse fixture earlier this season.
"It's the team that's always performing very well against us," boss Unai Emery said at a press conference.
"Last year, they got the trophy, and their structure is really strong. Their tactical shape is fantastic - how they are performing, how they are feeling confident and comfortable to play against every team.
"Against us, they have performed fantastic, and they beat us. It's a challenge. We are in good form but we know the difficulties."
Tielemans: Always a message in the pass
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"Had the chance to visit Aston Villa's training ground to speak to Youri Tielemans about his game and how Unai Emery has improved it.
"Such a class player so it was interesting to hear more about the level of detail that goes into his passing and positioning. One of my favourite players to watch in the Premier League."
Youri Tielemans interview: Aston Villa midfielder on passing with a message, scanning and doing it under pressure
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Everton remain without key players
While Everton's defeat to Brentford on Sunday came as something of a surprise, there's an argument the defeat had been coming as David Moyes manages a severely depleted squad.
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye remain away with Senegal as they prepare for an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali on Friday.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jarrad Branthwaite all remain out, while Carlos Alcaraz is also a doubt having missed the last two games with injury.
Moyes paired forwards Thierno Barry and Beto in the second half against Brentford, and could be tempted to do so again after both found the net.
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Everton are looking to bounce back from a surprise home defeat at the weekend, while Wolves are hoping to build on a first league victory of the season.
Everton are sitting reasonably comfortably in the mid-table pack in 12th on 28 points, but Wolves need more victories if they are to pull off a remarkable escape from the foot of the table.
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Edwards: There has been a bounce after first PL win
Wolves boss Rob Edwards has seen a “bounce” around the club after they finally celebrated their first win of the season.
Wolves ended a record-worst start to the campaign when they beat West Ham 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, which came days after a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
“What we’ve seen in the last couple of weeks is more belief,” Edwards said at a press conference.
“We’ve seen that more in training as well. There’s been a better quality. There’s been more of a bounce around because people can see a little bit more progression.
“The lads can feel that as well. So, that certainly helped around the place and the environment.
“But it’s been business as usual. It was a really good day for us and we needed it. The club needed it. The supporters needed it more than anyone else, but we just crack on and keep working hard.”
Moyes: Incomings this month more unlikely than likely
Everton manager David Moyes admitted transfer reinforcements are “unlikely” this month as the club stick to their long-term plan under owners The Friedkin Group.
With Seamus Coleman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Charly Alcaraz and Jarrad Branthwaite injured, and Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye at the Africa Cup of Nations, Moyes has been struggling for numbers and last week recalled midfielder Harrison Armstrong from a loan spell at Preston.
But the Toffees boss, who has not totally ruled out January signings, has accepted the risk of not bolstering the squad is something they can manage before looking to address the situation in the summer.
“We are are probably more unlikely than likely, but I wouldn’t say that completely as we looking out there to see what here is,” said the Scot, who will not have any players back for Wednesday’s clash with Wolves.
“In the main, we’ve been able to cope with it quite well. My feeling is we might have to cope again.
“We have got a small squad, we knew that at the start, and the boys going away to AFCON make it look (worse), but it’s the same for a lot of clubs.
“But when your squad is relatively tight, it starts to have an effect and before you know it you look as if you are pretty threadbare.
“I think our ownership wants us to be clean and tidy. If we don’t get anyone in, we will stick to the plan and keep building.
“We had a decent build in the summer, which moved us up, and I think the jumps in improvement will come more gradually rather than be big deals really.”