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Tottenham condemn 'abhorrent homophobic chanting' by fans at Manchester United game

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Tottenham Hotspur say they will take the "strongest possible action" over "abhorrent homophobic chanting" during Sunday's win at Manchester United.

The chanting was heard as Spurs outclassed a 10-man United side to win 3-0 at Old Trafford.

In a statement, Tottenham condemned the chanting.

"This is simply unacceptable, hugely offensive and no way to show support for the team," the club said.

"The club will be working closely with the police and stewards to identify anyone instigating or joining in with the chanting - we shall take the strongest possible action in accordance with our sanctions and banning policy."

Spurs added: "We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur and discrimination of any kind has no place at our club."

Tottenham reminded supporters they can report incidents directly to them and that the club will continue its work with their LGBTQ+ supporters’ association, Proud Lilywhites.

"We're all Spurs fans just like you," Proud Lilywhites said on X. "When you sing these songs, you're telling us we don't belong; and we do, as much as you do."

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Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Foul on James Maddison "never a red card" says Bruno Fernandes

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'It was never a red card' - Fernandes on sending off. Video, 00:01:37'It was never a red card' - Fernandes on sending off

Up Next. I have to look in the mirror - Ten Hag. Video, 00:00:48I have to look in the mirror - Ten Hag

Ten Hag 'hasn't improved any individual' at Man Utd - Williams. Video, 00:01:09Ten Hag 'hasn't improved any individual' at Man Utd - Williams

Who was to blame for Arsenal winner against Spurs? Video, 00:03:36Who was to blame for Arsenal winner against Spurs?

Friedel assesses USA as they build to hosting World Cup. Video, 00:04:07Friedel assesses USA as they build to hosting World Cup

'It was special' – superstar Clark on debut WNBA season. Video, 00:00:50'It was special' – superstar Clark on debut WNBA season

'We're getting old!' - Giroud and Lloris joke after US Open cup win. Video, 00:01:09'We're getting old!' - Giroud and Lloris joke after US Open cup win

Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference. Video, 00:01:31Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference

I will play second team in EFL Cup - Guardiola. Video, 00:00:24I will play second team in EFL Cup - Guardiola

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Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Erik ten Hag Match of the Day 2 interview

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Up Next. I have to look in the mirror - Ten Hag. Video, 00:00:48I have to look in the mirror - Ten Hag

Ten Hag 'hasn't improved any individual' at Man Utd - Williams. Video, 00:01:09Ten Hag 'hasn't improved any individual' at Man Utd - Williams

Who was to blame for Arsenal winner against Spurs? Video, 00:03:36Who was to blame for Arsenal winner against Spurs?

'I've just said something that's true' - Postecoglou defends trophy comments. Video, 00:01:47'I've just said something that's true' - Postecoglou defends trophy comments

Friedel assesses USA as they build to hosting World Cup. Video, 00:04:07Friedel assesses USA as they build to hosting World Cup

'It was special' – superstar Clark on debut WNBA season. Video, 00:00:50'It was special' – superstar Clark on debut WNBA season

'We're getting old!' - Giroud and Lloris joke after US Open cup win. Video, 00:01:09'We're getting old!' - Giroud and Lloris joke after US Open cup win

Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference. Video, 00:01:31Mourinho furious with 70-minute wait for derby news conference

I will play second team in EFL Cup - Guardiola. Video, 00:00:24I will play second team in EFL Cup - Guardiola

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Reaction: What next for Ten Hag after Spurs defeat?

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'This felt like the end for Ten Hag - if not now, very soon'

Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wore the haunted, hunted expression of someone reaching the end of the road after Tottenham Hotspur inflicted abject embarrassment at Old Trafford.

Since United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club's restructured hierarchy eventually chose to keep faith with Ten Hag in the summer, he has been placed in a position where he is only one bad defeat away from a crisis and unforgiving scrutiny.

Winning the EFL Cup 18 months ago and last season's dramatic FA Cup final victory against Manchester City, which effectively kept Ten Hag in a job, have been the highs among many lows – but it does not get much lower than this.

Read Phil's full story here

'Clock must be ticking for Ten Hag'

John Murray

Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

Well that went spectacularly badly for Manchester United. And it is impossible to conclude anything other than that the clock must be ticking loudly for Erik ten Hag.

Last season the United manager had a case when he frequently highlighted his lengthy list of injuries. But around £200m was spent on new recruits in the summer, and it’s now in the region of £600m in total on signings under Ten Hag.

The team that started against Tottenham was close to, if not actually, the strongest he has at his disposal. His coaching staff has been radically overhauled too, since the end of last season.

Ten Hag again talked of how it still all needs time, but the thousands who left Old Trafford early must have been contemplating or debating whether the manager’s time is already up.

Postecoglou revels in show of power

Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

In overwhelming Manchester United for a fourth successive win in all competitions, Tottenham produced a complete performance - their finest since the heady early months of Ange Postecoglou's reign.

It was only two weeks ago that Spurs needed a late comeback to beat Coventry City in the Carabao Cup as the first serious questions were being asked about Postecoglou, but this thrilling display, and the manner in which a side they will regard as rivals were so comprehensively dismantled, provided a compelling answer.

Spurs were full of quality, running and power from the first whistle, the hard-to-please Postecoglou often reduced to holding his head in his hands in anguish, or throwing his hands in the air in frustration, as they carved United open with ease time and again only to somehow fail to build on Johnson's early goal.

The fear was clear, that Spurs' failure to cash in had left the door ajar for United. Postecoglou need not have worried.

'Never a red card' - Fernandes

Man United 0-3 Tottenham

Was it a harsh sending off? Did Bruno Fernandes slip before making contact with Tottenham midfielder James Maddison? These are questions that are all up for debate for today.

The Portugal international came out to speak to the media yesterday and gave his thoughts on the dismal.

"Never a red card - that is my view," Fernandes told Match of the Day.

I agree that it is a foul. The referee tried to tell me that as he saw it was a clear contact with the studs, no. I didn't touch him with the studs or even the foot, it was my ankle. It is a clear foul.

"If he wants to give me a yellow because they are going to go on a counter then I agree. But more than that, no. It is not the case."

Spurs beat dismal Man Utd

Man United 0-3 Tottenham

Getting beaten by three goals, at home, in the pouring rain, when you're already under scrutiny. Sunday was far from relaxing for Erik ten Hag.

However, let's not take anything away from Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham, who outclassed 10-man Manchester United from the opening moments. And they did it without injured captain Son Heung-min.

Brennan Johnson gave Spurs a third-minute lead, with Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke finishing the job in the second half. Postecoglou was delighted with his side's performance, calling it "outstanding".

While the Australian could revel in Spurs' comfortable victory at Old Trafford, Ten Hag had his head in hands for most of the 90 minutes, particularly when this guy was sent walking just before the break...

Good morning

"It's always a new day."

Those were the words of Erik ten Hag after Manchester United's bruising home defeat by Tottenham on Sunday. Is this the end for the under pressure Dutchman? He survived the summer, but can he hold on until Santa arrives in December? We'll be keeping a close eye on Old Trafford on this rainy Monday morning.

Liverpool are top of the league, Cole Palmer scored four for Chelsea, Manchester City were held to a draw by Newcastle, Everton picked up their first Premier League win, Arsenal left it late to beat Leicester - we'll look back at another busy weekend of top-flight football.

And guess what? There's still another game to go tonight. We're all off to the Vitality Stadium for the south coast derby between Bournemouth and Southampton.

The day is jam-packed. So let's dive straight in to the back pages and see how many puns we can find...

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Women's Super League: Follow give games

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Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham

It's all over and the points are shared after Beth England came to the rescue for Tottenham.

Rachel Daly thought she'd won it for her side late on but England had other ideas.

Aston Villa will feel they should have taken the points there.

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Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham

Beth England is down and hurt. There's a lot of concern with her team-mates gathering around her immediately.

She's made of tough stuff and is back on her feet and hobbling towards the side of the pitch.

'Villa switched off'

Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham

Chloe Hudson-Jones

Ex-Leicester and Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

I think Villa switched off for a second.

I think everyone thought from the Villa team it was gonna run out of play for a goal kick and snuck in just on the byline.

Great cross and great header from Beth England.

'Daley she loves the drama'

Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham

Chloe Hudson-Jones

Ex-Leicester and Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Rach Daley, she loves the drama and she loves stepping up to the plate when there are high stakes and she's got the quality to score the goal for her team which hopefully for them will be the winner and it's what they deserve.

I think Villa overall have been the better team, they just haven't created enough in the final third.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham

Beth England (95 mins)

Just as I said Tottenham have offered little to nothing going forward, up pops Beth England!

Just when her team needed her, England was there to drag her side level with a clever header at the near post. Brilliant stuff from the striker to surely save her side from defeat.

'She knew what she had to do'

Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham

Chloe Hudson-Jones

Ex-Leicester and Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

She [Rachel Daly] knows where the goal is, she knew what she had to do.

It wasn't about the pace on it, just get a little bit on it to lift it over Spencer's head and that's exactly what she did.

Great finish by Rach Daly - a true striker.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham

Rachel Daly (88 mins)

The captain to the rescue! You really feel for Becky Spencer, who looks in pain every time she moves and Rachel Daly capitalises on her lack of movement with a cheeky lofted header.

Aston Villa deserve the lead with all of the pushing forward they have done.

'She was already celebrating'

Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham

Chloe Hudson-Jones

Ex-Leicester and Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

She knew she'd scored as soon as the ball left her foot. She was already celebrating before the ball went into the back of the net.

That's the best piece of play we've seen from Aston Villa in the final third all day today.

GOAL - Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham

Adriana Leon (78 mins)

Aston Villa have their equaliser! That is exactly what Villa boss Robert de Pauw wanted when he introduced Adriana Leon to the action.

The attacker found herself in space on the left and she brilliantly curled her finish around Becky Spencer and into the far corner.

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Ferencváros vs Tottenham Hotspur: UEFA Europa League - BBC Sport

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Varane retires, Rodri injury latest, Carabao Cup, Europa League

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Goodbye

Wednesday's live page has landed safely, so you can all now disembark and enjoy the rest of your day.

Make sure you head back to the BBC Sport website tonight for coverage of the Carabao Cup - BBC Radio 5 Live will also have live commentary from Anfield of Liverpool and West Ham's third-round tie - and the Europa League.

Here are some of the top football stories making the headlines today:

Who could Manchester City use to replace injured Rodri?

Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Varane retires

Real Madrid confirm Mbappe has suffered thigh injury

A plane crash, fireworks disaster & car tragedy - how Twente shaped Ten Hag

From 'little doubts' to topping table - Adams on Torino move

See you again at the same time tomorrow!

When is Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?

With the final matches in the third round taking place tonight, and Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon's postponed match rearranged for Tuesday, 1 October, when do teams find out who they'll face in the fourth round?

Tonight is the answer to that question.

Once the Liverpool and West Ham game is wrapped up - either in 90 minutes or by a penalty shootout - the draw should take place around 22:00 BST.

Unlike the previous round when matches had to be staggered across two weeks to accommodate the Champions League and Europa League, the last-16 games will all take place the week commencing 28 October.

The Europa League new format

The Europa League now follows the same format as the Champions League with 36 teams starting in the league phase.

Teams which fail to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Champions League will not have access to the Europa League.

In the league phase all teams will play matches against eight different opponents.

After these eight games the top eight sides in the league will qualify automatically for the round of 16. The teams finishing in ninth to 24th place will compete in a two-legged knock-out phase play-off to secure their path to the last 16 of the competition.

Teams that finish 25th or lower will be eliminated from the Europa League.

Young Gunners set for a chance?

Arsenal v Bolton (Wed, 19:45 BST)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Wednesday's EFL Cup match against Bolton is a "great opportunity" for younger players to get minutes.

But the Gunners still see the League Cup as a competition they want to be competitive in.

He said: "We want to win the game. We have to start with the first game - we have to understand what is the best team we can put out."

Who are Qarabag?

Tottenham v Qarabag (Thu, 20:00 BST)

Tottenham face Qarabag on Thursday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the league phase of the Europa League - but who are Qarabag?

Qarabag currently sit top of the Azerbaijan Premier League after five games and remain undefeated.

They have lifted 11 league titles and won eight national cups.

They are also the first and only Azerbaijani club that have qualified for the group stage of the Champions League.

Man Utd draft in the youngsters

Man Utd v FC Twente (20:00 BST)

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

There was some confusion earlier this month when Manchester United named their Europa League squad and Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho were both missing.

The reason is that club-trained players born on or after 1 January 2003, who have been with their employers for an uninterrupted period of a minimum of two years, are permitted to be added to a club's squad at any time via UEFA's 'B' list.

United have confirmed this morning seven youngsters have been added to their squad for tonight's encounter with FC Twente - and beyond - including Mainoo and Garnacho.

The seven are Louis Jackson, Toby Collyer, Dan Gore, Kobbie Mainoo, Sam Mather, Alejandro Garnacho and Ethan Wheatley.

People have to trust me over Rashford - Ten Hag

Man Utd v Twente (20:00 BST)

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has to be "trusted" over his reasons for dropping Marcus Rashford to the bench for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

Prior to the match Ten Hag said the England forward was returning to his best form after taking control of his career, scoring three times in two games.

But the Dutchman then unexpectedly left Rashford out in favour of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, with the 26-year-old replacing Joshua Zirkzee after an hour.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp claimed "there's obviously something that’s happened" for Ten Hag to leave Rashford out.

That theory was rejected as "crazy" after the game, with Ten Hag saying he was just rotating his squad, adding: "As a person you are not OK when you bring such speculation if you don't know what's going on."

Earlier this week on the Rest is Football podcast, host Gary Lineker and former England striker Alan Shearer also questioned Ten Hag's decision., external, external

Asked about the furore around Rashford, before Ten Hag’s side's opening Europa League game against his boyhood club FC Twente, he said on Tuesday: "I didn't understand the criticism. People are not entitled to bring speculation.

"If I give an explanation they have to trust my words. If they don't, that's not right."

Expanded schedule makes injuries 'unavoidable'

Man Utd v FC Twente (20:00 BST)

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says the increased football schedule will overload players and make injuries "unavoidable".

Like the Champions League, the Europa League has also been expanded this season from 32 to 36 teams, resulting in two extra matches prior to the knockout stage.

"There are too many games. It's clear. Too many competitions," said Ten Hag.

"For the top players, they are overloaded and this is not good for football. It's maybe good for commercial but there is a limit.

"It's almost unavoidable that players get injured because of the overload from so many games."

Plane crash, fireworks disaster & car tragedy - how Twente shaped Ten Hag

Man Utd v FC Twente (20:00 BST)

Joe Rindl

BBC Sport

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag faces a club close to his heart in the Europa League on Wednesday, but also one where tragedies shaped his fledgling career.

At FC Twente a team-mate of Ten Hag's died in a plane crash. A year later another player was killed in a car accident.

When Ten Hag was captain a fatal fireworks disaster stunned the club's city.

These three moments have shaped United's upcoming opponents Twente. They also made Ten Hag into the man he is today.

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I have to rotate - Ten Hag

Man Utd v FC Twente (20:00 BST)

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

It was not entirely convincing in the context of talking about his reasons for leaving Marcus Rashford on the bench at Crystal Palace on Saturday but Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag underlined the issue facing every club competing in Europe this season.

With more games and more travel leading to tighter turnarounds and fewer clear weeks, the potential for injury is high and managers are having to pick their way through the schedule.

For United, last week it was the EFL Cup, this week and next it is the Europa League, then it is internationals - and on we go. If United got to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, they won't have a spare midweek until well into the spring.

If Chelsea get through their next EFL Cup game, they will have a quarter-final in the same week as their last UEFA Conference League game.

"As a club, you can’t change this, it’s more about the total industry, it’s about clubs, players and so many others who are there in the middle of football," he said.

"They have to work to improve the game and find the right balance.

"At the end of the day, it’s financial.

"We are professional, revenues have to come, but we have to balance this out."

'It’s about striking a balance' - Postecoglou

Tottenham v Qarabag (Thu, 20:00 BST)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on styles of play: "There has always been dominate teams who are more possession heavy and others who require less of the ball but it’s about striking a balance of what can be successive at any given time.

"The best teams have a period of playing a certain way and other teams try and follow it. There has always been circles of certain playing styles, and then someone comes up and changes things."

'Dark arts' all part of the game - Postecoglou

Tottenham v Qarabag (Thu, 20:00 BST)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on the 'dark arts' in football: "You’re making it sound like it’s good versus evil. I think it’s all part of the game. I’ve seen it be a very effective tool in football and I’ve always said we have to be more disciplined.

"The role of the manager is to win games. Some do it from trying to disrupt and others do it by dominating the ball. The way I do it is because I’m comfortable in my approach."

'Players may take matters into their own hands' -

Tottenham v Qarabag (Thu, 20:00 BST)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on the football calendar: "There is a dangerous expectation around players. Players don't get a break because of the calendar at international and European level. We won't have the best players playing in these competitions and more players will be at risk of breaking

"Players may take matters into their own hands. They are the ones most affected to be honest. You’ll understand if they come together as a collective and started talking.

"As managers and clubs, we have to be mindful and use our squads."

AFC Wimbledon match against Accrington Stanley postponed

AFC Wimbledon's League Two match against Accrington Stanley on Saturday has been postponed because of flooding at the London club's stadium.

The EFL came to the decision after an alternative ground for the fixture could not be found.

Heavy rain caused flooding of the River Wandle that led to the Cherry Red Records Stadium suffering pitch damage on Sunday night.

The club have announced that tickets will remain valid for whenever the fixture is rescheduled.

Tuesday's EFL Cup tie against Newcastle United was also postponed and rescheduled for 1 October at St James' Park.

'I love Rodrigo and as a brother we move on together' - Son

Tottenham v Qarabag (Thu, 20:00 BST)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min on his relationship with team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur, after the Uruguay midfielderwas charged by the FA over comments he made about the South Korean forward: "I love Rodrigo, we have a lot of good memories. He apologised straight afterwards because he sent me a long message that came from the heart.

"We are all human, we make mistakes and we learn from it. I love Rodrigo and as a brother we move on together. We just have to wait and see what happens."

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'Strange the VAR missed that'

Tottenham 2-1 Brentford

Nedum Onuoha

Former Manchester City defender on BBC Final Score

Earlier Gugliemo Vicario comes out of his area and makes three attempts at touching the ball.

From the angle we see the third touch, if there was another angle of it, I think they would say that it came outside the box, so that would be a red card.

It is strange that the VAR has missed that, very strange, because that is a big moment in the game.

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Leicester 0-1 Everton

Sean Dyche sends on Jack Harrison, who replaces Jesper Lindstrom for a huge final half an hour at the King Power Stadium.

Wilfred Ndidi creates space for a shot but tries to be too clever, sliding a through ball into the box that no team-mate was ready for.

'Bournemouth have been schooled'

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Chris Sutton

Former Blackburn and Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Attacking wise, I think Bournemouth will be fine this season. Although he needs a goal, Evanilson's movement has been good, Semenyo has been good, Outtara is the dribbler. Bournemouth have just been schooled and that's the way it has been.

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Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola will be pleased that his side look a bit more solid in the second half, but Bournemouth are struggling to make an impact themselves and, in truth, the damage was done long ago in this contest.

Liverpool are dominating possession as they probe for a fourth.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves

Frustration on and off the pitch. Wolves win a free-kick and the home fans don't like it but Aston Villa just cannot get going.

Unai Emery is getting ready to make more changes.

Champions League hangover for Villa?

Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves

Nedum Onuoha

Former Manchester City defender on BBC Final Score

This feels like a Champions League hangover for Aston Villa.

They are struggling against a Wolves side that haven't managed to win a game this season, they've only had two shots on target and have had less possession.

Villa are a possession based team and they looked so impressive in midweek, so for them to look like this today in a midlands derby, it feels a bit off to be honest.

Team news - Garnacho replaces Rashford

Crystal Palace v Manchester United (17:30 BST)

Crystal Palace make two changes from their 2-2 draw against Leicester last weekend.

Cheick Doucoure is out with a toe injury, so is replaced by Daichi Kamada in midfield. Chris Richards replaces Nathaniel Clyne in defence too.

Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Eze, Nketiah, Mateta.

Subs: Turner, Ward, Sarr, Lerma, Schlupp, Clyne, Hughes, Umeh-Chibueze, Agbinone.

Erik ten Hag makes just one change to his Manchester United line-up from the 3-0 win at Southampton last weekend.

It comes on the wing with Alejandro Garnacho replacing Marcus Rashford, who drops to the bench. Manuel Ugarte is a substitute again.

Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Mount, Hojlund, Rashford, Casemiro, Antony, Ugarte, Evans.

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Brennan Johnson: Ange Postecoglou condemns social media abuse

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Ange Postecoglou has condemned social media abuse aimed at footballers while backing Wales forward Brennan Johnson to thrive at Tottenham Hotspur.

Johnson reportedly deactivated his Instagram account because of criticism in the wake of his club’s derby defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Postecoglou says the 23-year-old, who has scored five Spurs goals since joining from Nottingham Forest last September, is “probably lacking a bit of confidence”.

But the Tottenham boss says it is “sad” that abuse on social media has become commonplace.

“I hate how we’ve just normalised all that stuff,” Postecoglou said.

“I’ve been around long enough and even when I was playing, I copped a fair bit. But it was usually on the terraces and then the game was over and you’d go home.

“You’re talking about a young guy who is probably lacking a bit of confidence at the moment. Things haven’t gone his way.

“But he comes here every day, he’s working his backside off, he’s asking for feedback, he’s doing everything right, he’s trying so hard to become the player he wants to be. It’s hurting him a lot.

“It’s not like he’s out on the town and he doesn’t care and he rolls up late. So what’s his crime? His crime is he isn’t performing at the level that people expect of him.”

Spurs paid in excess of £45m to sign Johnson after he shot to prominence at Forest, scoring 29 goals in 108 appearances for the City Ground club after coming through their academy.

But the Nottingham-born player has struggled for consistency since moving to north London.

“The fact that they’ve got to limit their world, close their world a little bit because of… I mean what kind of person writes abusive things to an individual?” he added.

“Criticism is one thing, exasperation at a game, you accept that. To sit down and write something abusive anonymously… say it in front of me, you’ll get a punch on the nose, you won’t do it again, mate. But they won’t do that.”

Postecoglou, whose side are 13th in the early-season table, could include Johnson when Tottenham go to Coventry City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

“When I look at Brennan and I see a young man who is trying his hardest to be the best he can be,” he said.

“It doesn’t always guarantee success and it’s part of his journey how he deals with all this. But he’s a great kid, a great footballer and I’m very optimistic about what he’s going to do for us.”

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Football latest: Premier League reaction as Arsenal and Newcastle win to stay unbeaten

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'Premier League defeats puts cups into sharper focus for Tottenham'

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John Murray

BBC Radio 5 Live's chief football correspondent

That was a ruthless Arsenal win. Manchester City have made the perfect start with four wins out of four, and Erling Haaland going great guns. Yet, if Arsenal can go and win there on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side will go above City and will have recorded victories at Aston Villa, Tottenham and the Etihad this season. Don’t forget Arsenal have neither lost, nor even been behind, in a Premier League away match in 2024. But, of course Manchester City away is the ultimate test.

This time last year, Tottenham were starting out under Ange Postecoglou and on the way to becoming early Premier League leaders. During that time they slipped out of the Carabao Cup at Fulham after a penalty shoot-out. In the end they played only three cup matches last season, going out at home to Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Losing two of their first four matches of this Premier League season puts the cups into sharper focus for Spurs and means Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup date at Coventry City appears to have taken on a much greater significance. So there we are. Feel free to do with, or not, as you see fit.

'People are finding chinks in your armour'

Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

Kevin Nolan

Former West Ham midfielder on Football Daily

Former West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan on the Football Daily podcast Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglu: "I don't think they have the squad to be better than Arsenal at this moment in time.

It's the Premier League, not the Scottish League, you're not in Australia or Japan now. You're in a proper league where people are finding chinks in your armour. It will be interesting to see what happens because it was very poor from Tottenham and I expected more due to Arsenal's vulnerabilities."

'It felt really nice winning this one' - Timber

Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber told the BBC after the win: "You know how bad the fans want to win this game but it's the same for every game. You prepare for every game the same way but it felt really nice winning this one.

"Another clean sheet which is really good from our team. Credit to Spurs, they started really well but we showed again today it's really hard to score against us. We need just one goal to win the game.

"I am really, really enjoying it even with all these games coming up. The feeling of being fit is an amazing feeling.

"It's a true honour. We showed up today and credit to everyone who came in."

Arsenal won 'like a Mourinho team'

Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

It was not pretty, but Arsenal got the job done against Tottenham to ensure they did not lose any more early ground in the Premier League title race.

Gabriel scored their winner, from yet another set-piece, but it was the Gunners' defensive determination and organisation that really impressed their former forward Theo Walcott, who was watching the game for Match of the Day 2.

Arsenal had an average of only 36.3% of possession over the 90 minutes, but that fell from 38.1% before they scored in the 64th minute, to only 32.2% after they went 1-0 up.

"It really doesn't matter how they got it - it was great result for Arsenal," Walcott said.

"They showed again that they can mix it up, because they played almost like a Jose Mourinho side to see the game out."

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'I always win things in my second year'

Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is still confident he can bring a trophy to the club this season despite the loss to Arsenal.

Postecoglou is in his second season at Spurs but so far this season Tottenham have only won four points from four games.

He told Sky Sports: "I'll correct myself - I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed.

"I've said it now. I don't say things unless I believe them."

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Gabriel gives Arsenal win

Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

Arsenal came out on top in a fiery north London derby as Gabriel's second-half header gave them a crucial victory at Tottenham.

The Gunners were without captain Martin Odegaard and key midfielder Declan Rice through injury and suspension respectively and survived a stern examination from Ange Postecoglou's side to spark ecstatic scenes at the final whistle.

Arsenal keeper David Raya excelled in the early stages to keep Spurs at bay with fine saves from Dejan Kulusevski while Spurs opposite number Guglielmo Vicario had to be at his best to keep out Kai Havertz's header.

Tempers boiled over late in the first half as players from both sides clashed following Jurien Timber's challenge on Pedro Porro, setting the stage for a tense second period.

And it was Gabriel who made the vital contribution after 64 minutes, escaping the attentions of Cristian Romero to rise and power Bukako Saka's corner high past Vicario.

Arsenal always relish any derby victory at Spurs but this one will taste especially sweet as it was achieved without two such significant figures in Odegaard and Rice while providing the perfect platform for next weekend's visit to champions Manchester City.

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