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Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a tough 3-1 loss away at Liverpool in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a win this weekend.

Roberto De Zerbi will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a handful of changes to his first team for this clash. James Maddison, Micky van de Ven and Andy Robertson could all play from the start of this game.

Defence

Antonin Kinsky will operate in between the sticks for Spurs after being rested in midweek. Jan Paul van Hecke will function alongside Micky van de Ven at the centre of the Tottenham backline as they look to keep a good shape when defending inside his half.

Archie Gray will try to prove his worth as the right-back, while Andy Robertson looks to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Marcos Senesi and Destiny Udogie will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur and Mateus Fernandes will anchor the midfield for the North London club as they look to establish their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Omar Marmoush, James Maddison and Savio will operate just ahead of them as part of the Tottenham attack. All three of them need to combine well if Spurs are to come out on top this weekend.

Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher and Mohammed Kudus will have to settle for a place on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if needed.

Attack

Dominic Solanke will spearhead De Zerbi’s attack up top. He has to find a way to be a real threat on the offensive end of the field.

Mathys Tel will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of this contest if required.

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Tottenham Hotspur faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win on the road in the EFL Cup. Spurs made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 21st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net. Roberto De Zerbi’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

Cody Gakpo scored again for the home team in the 54th minute, but Conor Gallagher got a goal back for Spurs in the 69th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai put the contest to bed with a great goal in injury time as Tottenham crashed to a disappointing 3-1 loss away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Liverpool.

GK: Martin Dubravka – 6/10

He made two good saves at the back but conceded three times tonight.

RB: Archie Gray – 6.5/10

Gray did his fair share of defending inside his half and was a strong presence in the air.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – 6.5/10

He cleared his lines when he could, but failed to keep things solid at the back.

CB: Marcos Senesi – 6.5/10

Senesi defended his lines well at times but struggled to keep the Liverpool attackers quiet.

LB: Destiny Udogie – 6/10

He worked hard but failed to impress defensively.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 7/10

Bergvall anchored the midfield well and managed to shine inside the opponent’s half.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 6/10

He earned possession back twice but failed to impress going forward.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 6/10

Kudus got himself into some dangerous areas, but there was no goal for him.

CAM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10

He put in a tireless shift in the final third and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 69th minute.

LW: Mathys Tel – 6/10

Tel made two lively runs with the ball but never looked like he would score.

ST: Omar Marmoush – 6.5/10

He was a real handful for the Liverpool defenders but failed to find the back of the net.

Substitutes:

LB: Andy Robertson – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Mateus Fernandes – 7/10

He did well to secure an assist.

CAM: James Maddison – 6/10

Maddison was not afraid to have a strike at goal.

RW: Savio – 6.5/10

He was bright after coming off the bench.

ST: Dominic Solanke – N/A

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Tottenham Hotspur entertained Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. Spurs made a decent start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.

The North London club failed to score the winner in the second half and had to settle for a lackluster 0-0 draw in front of their home supporters.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against the Toffees.

GK: Antonin Kinsky – 7/10

He made a few solid saves at the back and would be pleased with the clean sheet this evening.

RB: Archie Gray – 7/10

Gray was solid at the back and made one good run with the ball.

CB: Jean Paul van Hecke – 7.5/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was bright on the ball.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 7/10

Van de Ven performed his defensive duties and was tidy with his ball distribution.

LB: Andy Robertson – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 7/10

Bentancur anchored the midfield well but lacked quality inside the Everton half.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 7/10

He did his fair share of defending and was good on the ball.

RW: Savio – 7/10

Savio made a few dangerous runs with the ball on the right flank and engineered some decent chances for his teammates to find the back of the net.

CAM: Mateus Fernandes – 6.5/10

He was not shy of having a strike at goal but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

LW: Omar Marmoush – 6.5/10

Marmoush caught the eye at times on the left wing, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Dominic Solanke – 6/10

He was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.

Substitutes:

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 6.5/10

He added some energy to De Zerbi’s midfield.

LW: Mathys Tel – 6/10

Tel struggled to influence the game.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 6.5/10

He made two positive runs with the ball.

CAM: James Maddison – 6/10

Maddison failed to make an impact after coming off the bench.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – N/A

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Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday evening as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. Spurs could only manage to earn a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend.

Roberto De Zerbi will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his first XI for this game. Andy Robertson, Mateus Fernandes and Dominic Solanke could all play from the start of this clash.

Defence

Antonin Kinsky will operate in between the sticks for the North London club after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Jean Paul van Hecke will continue to play alongside Micky van de Ven at the centre of the Tottenham backline as they look to keep a good shape when defending inside their half.

Pedro Porro will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Andy Robertson hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves inside the Everton half.

Marcos Senesi will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur and Sandro Tonali will operate as the holding midfielders for Tottenham as they focus on winning the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.

The talented trio of Mathys Tel, Mateus Fernandes and Savio will play just ahead of them as part of De Zerbi’s attack. All three of them need to be at their best if Spurs are to secure a win this weekend.

Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Conor Gallagher will have to settle for a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Dominic Solanke will spearhead De Zerbi’s attack up top. He has to figure out a way to be a real menace on the offensive end of the field.

Omar Marmoush will make up the numbers on the bench as he waits for his chance to shine in the final quarter of the game if needed.

Everton saw a £35 million plan to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham Hotspur collapse late in the window after talks over the forward’s wages failed. The proposed return had carried obvious appeal because he remained popular on Merseyside after four seasons at Goodison Park, yet the salary gap proved too wide for Everton to bridge.

Football Insider broke the story exclusively through transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke, reporting that talks reached an advanced stage before falling apart. During the negotiations, Richarlison posted an explosive message on Instagram, making clear that Tottenham’s hierarchy would not force him out. A separate move to Trabzonspor then failed, leaving the 29-year-old outside Roberto De Zerbi’s Premier League squad.

Everton now face a thin attacking group

Everton now look badly exposed after losing Iliman Ndiaye and Beto without senior replacements. Ndiaye joined Manchester City, while Beto departed for Fiorentina, leaving Thierno Barry as the only senior striker available to David Moyes. That is a huge problem for a manager who relies on physical running, pressure and direct play from his front line.

Last season, Richarlison produced 11 Premier League goals and four assists in 32 appearances, plus one Champions League goal in seven games. He has made just one league appearance this term, lasting 67 minutes in the 3-0 defeat at Brentford, and he has no goal or assist. Tottenham have now left him out of their Premier League squad, despite Spurs spending over £300 million under De Zerbi.

For Everton, the failed deal hurts because the club clearly viewed Richarlison as a ready-made solution rather than a gamble. His old familiarity with supporters, league experience and pressing ability would have given Moyes a senior focal point immediately. Instead, the club sold Ndiaye and Beto and finished the window short of attacking options.

Everton’s transfer decisions leave Moyes exposed

The wider transfer strategy deserves scrutiny too. Everton spent £78 million this summer, well below the reported £181 million Premier League average, and finished with a net profit of £25 million. Meanwhile, Moyes started the campaign needing more quality and depth. A right-back problem remains, while the striker shortage looks even more severe.

Grealish can shoulder more creative responsibility, and Moyes could use a false nine with Barry rotating across the front line, but that comes with obvious trade-offs. The manager has lost one of his most creative players and his only alternative striker. Everton needed bodies and goals; instead, the window left Moyes counting options that simply aren’t there.

Tottenham Hotspur locked horns with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.

The North London club failed to find the winning goal in the second half and had to settle for a hard-fought 0-0 draw away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Nottingham Forest.

GK: Antonin Kinsky – 6.5/10

He made one good save at the back and did enough to secure a clean sheet this afternoon.

RB: Pedro Porro – 7/10

Porro was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

CB: Jan Paul van Hecke – 7/10

He did his fair share of defending inside his half and was a composed presence on the ball.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 7/10

Van de Ven gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.

LB: Destiny Udogie – 6.5/10

Udogie kept things solid at the back, but struggled to influence the game going forward.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 7.5/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one promising run with the ball.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 7.5/10

Tonali offered solid protection for his teammates at the back and was good on the ball.

RW: Savio – 6.5/10

He made a few promising runs with the ball but has nothing to show for his efforts.

CAM: Conor Gallagher – 6.5/10

Gallagher came back to defend when he could but lacked quality in the final third.

LW: Mathys Tel – 6/10

He managed to shine at times on the left flank, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Omar Marmoush – 6.5/10

Marmoush caused a few problems for the Nottingham defenders but failed to find the back of the net.

Substitutes:

LB: Andy Robertson – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 6.5/10

Kudus managed to shine at times after coming off the bench.

LW: Mykhailo Mudryk – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Mateus Fernandes – N/A

Newcastle United will entertain Bournemouth at St. James’ Park this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a solid 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.

Matthias Jaissle will once again set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Yoane Wissa could get the nod to lead the charge for the Tyneside club up top.

Defence

Lukas Hornicek will operate in between the sticks for the Magpies after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Sven Botman will function alongside Malick Thiaw at the heart of the Newcastle backline as they hope to keep things solid on the defensive end of the field.

Amar Dedic will fill in as the right-back, while Lewis Hall hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent’s half.

Fabian Schar will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.

Midfield

Lewis Miley and Nico Gonzalez will anchor the midfield for the Magpies as they try to make life tough for the visitors at the centre of the park and engineer some decent chances in the final third.

The gifted trio of Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Anthony Elanga will function just ahead of them as part of Jaissle’s attack. All three of them need to combine well if the Magpies are to come out on top this weekend.

Sean Steur and Bazoumana Traore will have to settle for a spot on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Yoane Wissa will spearhead Newcastle‘s attack in the final third. He managed to score against Tottenham last month, which should give him a ton of confidence going into this game.

Matias Fernandez-Pardo will be available for selection on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if needed.

In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a January move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. It has been claimed that Spurs would have to compete with Aston Villa in the race to land the French talent this winter.

Mateta’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Mateta enjoyed a good run of form at the London club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The French forward banged in 16 goals and earned three assists in 50 appearances for Crystal Palace last season on all fronts.

The 29-year-old is currently among the most experienced centre-forwards in the Premier League. Hence, Spurs would do well to get him on board in the January transfer window.

His current contract at Selhurst Park will run out at the end of next season, which could open the door for Tottenham to sign him on a cut-price deal this winter.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi Go For Mateta?

Mateta is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has proven his worth as a decent finisher in the final third and can create the odd chance for his teammates to score.

The French talent is also quite clever with his movements in and around the opponent’s penalty area. Mateta can even use his strong 1.92m frame to win a few aerial duels for his team. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the North London club if they manage to sign him this January.

We can expect Mateta to bring more quality and depth to Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for regular first-team football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

At 29, Mateta is playing in his prime and is currently on an expiring contract at Crystal Palace. Therefore, he would be an affordable option for Spurs to pursue in this January transfer period. With all things considered, De Zerbi would be wise to go for a striker of Mateta’s quality this winter.

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