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Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Premier League team news and latest build-up

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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Tottenham Hotspur today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.

Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Leeds vs Tottenham: Prediction, betting tips & predicted line-ups

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Leeds have surprised many since they returned to the Premier League and will hope to add to their points tally when they welcome Tottenham to Elland Road in Saturday’s early kick-off (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ app).

The Yorkshire outfit have eight points from their opening six games, including wins over Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers, while you have to go back to February for the last time they lost a home game in any competition.

Spurs have also started well under new boss Thomas Frank. They have lost just one game so far, beaten 1-0 at home by Bournemouth, but they currently sit fourth in the table with 11 points from their six games.

They have beaten Burnley, Manchester City and West Ham, but have drawn three of their last four in all competitions, being held by Brighton, Wolves and Bodo/Glimt, the latter result coming in the Champions League.

Betting sites make Tottenham favourites to get back to winning ways, although not by much with the Premier League odds for this fixture suggesting a tight encounter.

Leeds vs Tottenham preview: Spurs to continue their run

Leeds have lost nine of their last 11 Premier League games against Saturday’s opponents, including each of their last four dating back to 2021 when goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo earned the home side a 3-1 win.

Spurs have scored four goals in each of the last three meetings, and the last two visits to Elland Road have ended in 4-1 and 4-0 wins for the away side. If Spurs can win again this weekend, then it will be the first time they have beaten Leeds three times in a row away from home.

Although they conceded five away at Arsenal earlier in the season, Daniel Farke’s side are a lot stronger defensively than the sides that conceded four goals on three separate occasions, but it’s still hard to see beyond a Tottenham win.

The big thing in Leeds’ favour is that Tottenham were away in Norway in midweek, where Bodo/Glimt held them to a 2-2 draw in the Champions League.

But Farke’s side haven’t won any of their last 11 Premier League matches that have kicked off before 3pm, since a 3-0 win over Chelsea in August 2022 that kicked off at 2pm.

Leeds vs Tottenham prediction 1: Spurs to win - 6/4 Bet365

Leeds vs Tottenham best bets: Richarlison to mark PL milestone

Spurs striker Richarlison is in line to make his 250th Premier League appearance, becoming only the fifth Brazilian to reach the milestone.

Only Willian, Ederson, Fernandinho and Roberto Firmino have played more games in the competition, and he would love to be celebrating with a goal as well.

In six previous appearances against Leeds, he is yet to score, but he has been on the winning side four times.

He has scored 67 league goals in his previous 249 appearances, including three so far this season against Burnley and Brighton. He scored twice in the 3-0 win over the Clarets, in the first game of the season, and football betting sites are offering 14/1 on him doing it again.

Leeds vs Tottenham prediction 2: Richarlison to score at any time - 21/10 Betway

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Leeds vs Tottenham predicted line-ups

Leeds have found their scoring touch recently with five goals in the last two games and Parimatch are giving bettors the chance to back the Whites to score again on Saturday at enhanced odds of 30/1.

This offer is only available to new customers who open an account with Parimatch, opt in to the offer and then make a first deposit of £5 or more.

Next, wager a maximum of £1 on Leeds to score in the match market at the normal odds. Should the Whites find the back of the net, Parimatch will pay out in cash on the £1 wager with the extra amount credited in free bets to bring the total return up to 30/1.

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Tottenham snatch late draw as Bodo/Glimt left to rue missed opportunities

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An 89th-minute own goal by Jostein Gundersen spared Tottenham’s blushes and earned them a fortunate 2-2 draw away to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.

Spurs were back at Aspmyra Stadion four months on from success in the Europa League semi-finals, but this time they were second best for long periods.

After a one-sided first half where Kasper Hogh missed a penalty for the Norwegian minnows, Bodo looked on course to claim revenge after two fine strikes shortly after the break by Jens Petter Haugh.

Tottenham’s stand-in captain Micky van de Ven reduced the deficit in the 68th minute and Thomas Frank watched his side fight back for the third time this month when Gundersen inadvertently deflected the ball in after Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Haikin saved Archie Gray’s shot.

It earned Spurs a point to move them onto four in the Champions League, but Bodo boss Kjetil Knutsen would have wondered how his team failed to win after a dominant display.

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Spurs issue fresh statement following takeover speculation

George Sessions

Friday 26 September 2025 14:17 BST

A consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick launched a £4.5bn takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs' majority owners, ENIC, unequivocally rejected the informal expression of interest, stating the club is not for sale.

The proposed £4.5bn package, which included £1.2bn for transfer funds, would have exceeded Todd Boehly's £4.25bn acquisition of Chelsea.

This rejection follows previous expressions of interest from other groups, which were also turned down by the club.

The Lewis family trust, controlling ENIC, remains committed to driving on-field success and supporting the club's new leadership, reiterating that the club is not for sale.

Tottenham ‘not for sale’ as owners ‘unequivocally reject’ expression of interest

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An expression of interest to buy Tottenham Hotspur by a consortium led by Brooklyn Earick has been "unequivocally rejected" by owners ENIC.

A report on Thursday night stated American tech entrepreneur Earick was ready to launch an overall £4.5bn takeover bid for the Premier League club.

Spurs' majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust, earlier this month rejected expressions of interest from Amanda Staveley's PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited.

A club statement at the time insisted "Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale" and a source close to the Lewis family reiterated that message on Thursday night to the PA news agency.

ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code. This means any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public.

On Friday, a statement by the board of Tottenham on London Stock Exchange read: "The club is aware of recent media speculation and confirms that its majority shareholder, ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd ("ENIC"), has received, and unequivocally rejected, an informal expression of interest in relation to a proposal to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of the club from a consortium led by Mr Brooklyn Earick.

"The board of the club and ENIC reconfirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC is not looking to sell its stake in the club."

The Sun claimed Earick - who was involved earlier this year in a failed acquisition of Formula E team Maserati - was set to launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.

If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would have exceeded Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.

The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target "more wins, more often".

Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with "prospective investors" over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.

PA understands the Lewis family trust is open to external investment, but the main focus is on providing the required support to new non-executive chairman Peter Charrington, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and head coach Frank, all whom have been appointed in 2025, to help deliver greater on-field success.

A source close to the Lewis family told PA: "This unsolicited and unnecessary interest does nothing to change the family's resolve and commitment to do whatever it takes to drive success on the pitch. The club is not for sale."

Tottenham’s owners yet to receive new offer for club amid report of takeover bid

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Tottenham’s owners are yet to receive a new offer for the club, despite a report claiming a United States consortium has launched a £4.5billion takeover bid, the PA news agency understands.

The Sun reports a consortium headed by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick is looking to buy the club, weeks after two expressions of interest were “unequivocally rejected” by Spurs’ majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust.

A club statement at the start of September said “Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale” after Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited were revealed to be interested in acquiring the north London club.

ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code.

Therefore, any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public, but PA understands the Lewis family trust has not been made aware of any consortium being ready to buy Tottenham.

A source close to the Lewis family on Thursday night reiterated the club is not for sale.

The Sun claims American Earick – who was involved earlier this year in a failed acquisition of Formula E team Maserati – will launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.

If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would exceed Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.

The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target “more wins, more often”.

Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with “prospective investors” over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.

PA understands the Lewis family trust is open to external investment, but the main focus is on providing the required support to new non-executive chairman Peter Charrington, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and head coach Frank, all whom have been appointed in 2025, to help deliver greater on-field success.

Tottenham’s owners yet to receive new offer for club amid report of takeover bid

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Tottenham’s owners are yet to receive a new offer for the club, despite a report claiming a United States consortium has launched a £4.5billion takeover bid, the PA news agency understands.

The Sun reports a consortium headed by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick is looking to buy the club, weeks after two expressions of interest were “unequivocally rejected” by Spurs’ majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust.

A club statement at the start of September said “Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale” after Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited were revealed to be interested in acquiring the north London club.

ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code.

Therefore, any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public, but PA understands the Lewis family trust has not been made aware of any consortium being ready to buy Tottenham.

The Sun claims Earick will launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.

If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would exceed Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.

The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target “more wins, more often”.

Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with “prospective investors” over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.