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Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action this weekend as Thomas Frank looks to build on a perfect start, with a tricky clash against Bournemouth set to test Spurs’ early momentum. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur head into the clash against Bournemouth off the back of a statement 2-0 victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

It was only Thomas Frank’s second win against the Spaniard in his managerial career, but it set the tone for what Spurs hope will be a season of consistency and conviction.

Two games into the campaign, Tottenham sit second in the Premier League table, boasting an impressive record of five goals scored and none conceded, a stark contrast to the frailties that plagued them last term.

Their next challenge comes against Bournemouth, who arrive with a mixed start to the season. After a heavy 4-2 defeat to Liverpool in their opener, they bounced back with a narrow but important 1-0 win over Wolves, showing they are capable of grinding out results when needed.

When and where is the game?

The clash between Tottenham and Bournemouth will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 30 August 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Bournemouth in the UK

Unfortunately for Tottenham supporters, the match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout rule. Highlights will be available later in the evening on BBC’s Match of the Day, while the club will also share key moments across their official social media channels.

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Tottenham and Bournemouth team news

Tottenham are still managing several injury concerns ahead of this weekend’s encounter. Bryan Gil remains out with a knee issue, while Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison continue to be long-term absentees in midfield.

Destiny Udogie could be in line for a return after missing time with a preseason injury. Elsewhere, Kota Takai is nursing a foot problem, while Manor Solomon is recovering from his knock and is edging closer to full fitness.

Radu Dragusin is still working his way back from a cruciate ligament injury, and Yves Bissouma remains a doubt after sustaining a knock in training before the Burnley clash in gameweek one.

As for Bournemouth, they will also be without a few of their stars. Forward Enes Unal is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and is expected back in early October, while midfielder Lewis Cook is doubtful with a knee problem, leaving their squad somewhat stretched.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Bournemouth

Of course, so far, Thomas Frank has overseen a superb start, with Spurs looking sharp in both penalty areas, something that was sorely lacking in previous campaigns. The defence has remained resolute, while the attack has carved open chances with ease.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, still appears unsettled at the back, having lost several key defenders during the transfer window, and that vulnerability could be exposed by a Tottenham side in form.

This has all the makings of another strong result for Spurs, who may well enter the international break sitting at the summit of the Premier League table.

Thomas Frank has enjoyed a flawless start as Tottenham manager, and with Bournemouth heading to north London this weekend, the Dane will be looking to extend his winning streak with another strong performance from his side. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Bournemouth.

Thomas Frank will be looking to make it three wins out of three when Bournemouth come visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

It has been nothing but a flawless start to life for Frank and his coaching staff, who, in a short spell, have turned 17th-placed Tottenham into one of the teams to beat already this season.

Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Burnley and, most recently, against Manchester City are proof that Frank’s side are ready to go toe to toe against any opponent in the league this campaign.

With Bournemouth up next, the Dane would be hoping to get maximum points over the Cherries, a side that took four points off Tottenham last campaign, with a win at the Vitality Stadium and a draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Let us now see how Thomas Frank could line up this weekend.

Predicted Tottenham XI to face Bournemouth

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian has managed two clean sheets in the opening two games of the season and was exceptional against Manchester City last time out, making four saves. We expect Frank to stick with him once more this weekend.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: It is very unlikely that Frank would alter the backline that has looked impenetrable so far, so we expect Porro to continue at right back.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The club’s captain is without question one of the first names on the team sheet. The Argentine also impressed against a City attack that featured Erling Haaland in matchweek two.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: Thomas Frank would be hoping Van de Ven can stay injury-free for most of this campaign, as he is integral to Tottenham’s setup. However, we expect him to continue building on his partnership with Romero.

Left-back – Djed Spence: The full-back has been in impressive form so far this campaign, and it would not be easy for Destiny Udogie to displace him from the starting XI. Udogie, of course, is expected to return for the Bournemouth clash.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: A first goal for the Portuguese international against Man City was the perfect icing on the cake for the midfielder, who put in a complete performance in the holding role.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: It could pretty much be a similar pivot partnership this weekend, which would see Bentancur feature alongside Palhinha. However, there is a case to be made that Lucas Bergvall could come into the side.

Centre-midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Sarr has impressed in that advanced role, as he is ready to put in a shift, covering plenty of ground, while also pressing relentlessly. He should continue as the makeshift ten until Spurs sign one this summer.

Right-midfielder – Mohammed Kudus: No goal contributions last time out against City, but he was still a great outlet for Tottenham whenever they looked to relieve pressure with his ball-carrying ability. He looks like he has the right wing spot to himself under Frank.

Striker – Richarlison: Two goals and an assist in three games is not a bad return at all for the Brazilian, who has a point to prove in a World Cup year. He would be eager to get on the scoresheet once more to keep the momentum going.

Tottenham Hotspur have found out who they will face in the Carabao Cup third round after the draw was made this evening.

In line with last year’s competition, this season’s Carabao Cup third round ties will be played across two weeks, due to European competition matches being played in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd September.

A pre-draw took place and ahead of Manchester United’s second-round tie at Grimsby Town to determine whether the eight sides competing in the Champions League and Europa League will play home or away.

Ties in the third round are to be split across two midweeks due to European participation. The first set of matches will be played across the week commencing 15 September. The second will be held in the week commencing 22 September.

From this round of the competition, the draw is no longer regionalised into northern and southern sections.

Tottenham will play Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup

Tottenham have been drawn against Doncaster Rovers in the third round, with the tie taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham will be hoping to do better in the competition this season after they were knocked out in the semi-final in the previous campaign following an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Liverpool in the second leg, having taken a 1-0 lead to Merseyside.

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On Thursday, Tottenham’s Champions League draw will take place in what will hopefully be another season of success for the North Londoners.

Can Thomas Frank build on Ange Postecoglou’s trophy success

With Ange Postecoglou having ended the club’s long wait for silverware after Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final in May, fans will be hoping the next trophy isn’t over a decade away.

If Tottenham are to compete on multiple fronts this season, Thomas Frank needs the support of the board in the coming days to bolster the first-team squad with at least two more quality additions; otherwise it could be another physically-demanding campaign.

Carabao Cup third round draw in full

Carabao Cup Round Three fixtures will take place across two weeks (beginning 15 and 22 September), with fixtures in the Champions League (week beginning 15 September) and Europa League (week beginning 22 September) also scheduled during this period.

Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on getting two transfers through the door before the window slams shut, even though time is running out fast.

It was reported a little over a week ago that Spurs want to sign an attacking midfielder, a winger and a centre-back before the transfer deadline.

However, that now appears a hard ask for the Lilywhites, with just five days left for them to conclude their business.

Some Tottenham Hotspur fans on social media are losing hope that any other signings will arrive through the door, especially after the way the club have fumbled some deals this summer.

Tottenham remain intent on completing two signings

However, Football Insider have now said that Spurs are still exploring the market for a number ten and a wide player.

The outlet claims that the club are desperate to add a creative midfielder to their squad after missing out on Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, while Thomas Frank also wants to sign one more winger.

The update suggests that the Lilywhites are continuing to explore the market of potential options and have not lost hope of delivering those two signings.

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However, the publication adds that a deal for Man City winger Savinho now looks difficult for Spurs to complete, given the cost of the operation.

Fabrizio Romano predicts a busy few days for Spurs

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano said on Tuesday evening that Spurs will be busy in the final few days of the transfer window.

He suggested that the Lilywhites are optimistic about finding solutions and will be the ‘ones to watch’ over the next five days.

Tottenham Hotspur are seriously considering raiding their London rivals West Ham United again this summer, this time for Lucas Paqueta, and a new report has revealed what the attacking midfielder is thinking about a move to N17.

The Brazilian has now been cleared of the spot-fixing allegations that have been hanging over him for nearly a year and will be keen to make up for lost time after returning to action.

It was first reported by The Daily Mail last month that Tottenham may raid West Ham for Paqueta, and the speculation linking the 27-year-old with a move to N17 has intensified over the last week after Spurs missed out on Eberechi Eze.

It was revealed by GiveMeSport a couple of days ago that Spurs would need to spend around £60m to land Paqueta this summer, but a new update has explained why West Ham may hold all the cards in the negotiations.

Lucas Paqueta will not push to leave West Ham despite Tottenham interest

According to talkSPORT, the former Lyon man has emerged as a target for Spurs, who are now contemplating raiding the London Stadium for the attacking midfielder, having secured Mohammed Kudus from their rivals earlier this summer.

The outlet also says that the Hammers are demanding in excess of £60m for Paqueta, who has two years left on his contract.

However, interestingly, the report claims that the Brazil international will not push to leave the East London club even if Spurs make a move.

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It is explained that Paqueta is thankful to West Ham for standing by him through the spot-fixing allegations and is thus not asking for a transfer.

Why it will be difficult for Spurs to get Paqueta

West Ham appear to be in turmoil at the moment, with the supporters turning on their players, manager, and the club’s owners.

Part of the anger stems from the fact that they sold Kudus to their rivals, and the Ghana international has hit the ground running at N17.

Kobbie Mainoo, who has been on Tottenham’s radar since the start of the summer transfer window, has made a big decision on his Man United future.

A whole host of attacking midfielders have been mooted as targets for Spurs over the last few days after Eberechi Eze snubbed the Lilywhites in favour of a move to the Emirates Stadium last week.

It emerged last week that Tottenham Hotspur are also considering a move for an energetic box-to-box midfielder who finds himself out of favour at a Premier League rival.

That update came from GiveMeSport, who claimed that Spurs may be ready to pounce on Kobbie Mainoo as Man United are considering a sale of the youngster to offset their huge summer spend.

According to a new update from talkSPORT, the 20-year-old is now open to an exit from Old Trafford in the final days of the transfer window.

Mainoo has been an unused substitute in Man United’s two league games so far, and the club’s efforts to tie him down to a new contract have failed.

This is because the youngster, whose current deal has two years left to run, is thought to be demanding a salary of £150,000-a-week, which the Red Devils are not willing to offer.

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The United academy graduate is now open to an exit from Manchester if a suitable offer arrives, with the midfielder eyeing a move to a club that can offer him Champions League football.

Premier League rivals hold an interest in Mainoo

Interestingly, talkSPORT make no mention of Spurs in their report but reveal that Newcastle United have held a long-term interest in Mainoo.

They say that Chelsea also previously showed an interest in the England international, who is also thought to be open to a move abroad.

The outlet adds that Rubem Amorim’s men could reluctantly agree to sell the midfielder since the money from his sale will go down as pure profit in their books for PSR calculations.

According to reports from France, Tottenham Hotspur could soon make a move for an experienced French international who finds himself out of favour at his club after a controversial incident.

It emerged on Tuesday evening that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has emerged as a potential destination for Adrien Rabiot this summer.

Subsequently, it was clarified by Fabrizio Romano that Rabiot had been offered to Spurs and other Premier League clubs and is expected to leave Marseille before the transfer window slams shut.

Romano asserted that Tottenham Hotspur have not held any concrete negotiations with Marseille over the France international, but according to a new update, that could soon change.

Tottenham could launch an offer for Adrien Rabiot

L’Equipe have now provided an update on the 30-year-old’s future, revealing that he has been frozen out at Marseille after clashing with a teammate.

The outlet says that the Ligue 1 club are now ready to cash in on Rabiot for £13m, which is the same fee reported by other sources.

L’Equipe say that multiple clubs have expressed an interest in the former Paris Saint-Germain man, including Spurs. In fact, the outlet alleges that the Lilywhites could ‘soon make an offer’ for the experienced midfielder.

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Rabiot does not want to leave Marseille

While this report claims that the midfielder is not wanted by Marseille, it has been suggested by other journalists that the player wants to remain at the club.

This was the information provided by Gianluca Di Marzio, who revealed that AC Milan want to sign Rabiot, but they feel that he does not want to leave Marseille.

The Premier League Player of the Week award has gone to a Tottenham Hotspur player for the second week in a row after the Lilywhites emerged with a 2-0 win from the Etihad Stadium.

There have been a lot of positives to take for Spurs at the start of the Thomas Frank era, with the North Londoners beginning their Premier League campaign with two wins and two clean sheets.

While the 3-0 win over Burnley was written off by some due to the fact that they came against a newly promoted side, Spurs showed that they mean business by emerging with a comfortable win from Manchester.

Tottenham have shot up in the prediction table of Opta’s SuperComputer following their performance and win over Pep Guardiola’s side.

Tottenham midfielder voted Premier League Player of the Week

It was Richarlison who won the Player of the Week award in matchweek one after his outstanding brace against the Clarets.

The award has once again gone to a Spurs player for the second week running, with Joao Palhinha being voted the Player of the Week in matchweek two.

The Portuguese midfielder proved an impenetrable wall in front of the Tottenham back four, and he netted his first goal for the Lilywhites at the end of the first half after Spurs latched onto a poor pass by Man City goalkeeper James Trafford.

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Tottenham had eleven outstanding performances against Man City

After the win over City, Thomas Frank admitted that the clean sheet pleased him most, revealing that he has talked a lot to the Spurs players about the importance of not conceding.

Palhinha was a big reason why Tottenham were able to keep City at arm’s length for the majority of the game.

However, there is no doubt that it was a complete team performance, with the Spurs players working tirelessly from back to front.

Tottenham look set to challenge Chelsea for Xavi Simons in what could become a tense late transfer battle, with the north London club desperate to bolster their attacking midfield options before the window closes.

The attacking midfield position in Tottenham Hotspur’s team remains a problem area at the moment, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both sidelined through injury.

Tottenham have looked to find solutions in the transfer market, but nothing has come to fruition as they have continually been met with setbacks in their pursuit of new signings.

Spurs’ attempt to land Morgan Gibbs-White was not successful, with the Englishman opting to remain at Nottingham Forest, while Eberechi Eze and Nico Paz also turned down opportunities to move to N17.

Tottenham rival Chelsea for Xavi Simons

With deadline day fast approaching, The Telegraph are now reporting that Tottenham remain desperate to add a new attacking midfielder to their ranks after missing out on Gibbs-White and Eze.

It is understood that Spurs are holding talks over a pre-deadline bid to rival Chelsea for Simon’s signature, with the club hopeful of landing a creative spark that can slot straight into Thomas Frank’s side.

Simons has been a long-term target for Chelsea this summer, but the Blues are said to be evaluating a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, which may open the door for Spurs to move to the front of the queue in the race for the RB Leipzig man.

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Spurs must act fast to secure Simons deal

Simons has already started the season strongly with RB Leipzig, registering a goal and an assist, and his reputation continues to rise across Europe.

The likelihood, however, is that Spurs will only make an offer if they believe a deal can be concluded swiftly, as any delay would increase the risk of Chelsea hijacking the move and leaving Tottenham empty-handed once more.

It now feels like a situation where Tottenham must be the ones to strike first, given their long-standing interest in Simons, and there is some optimism that the player would be open to a move to north London despite his clear admiration for Chelsea.

A new report has shed light on Adrien Rabiot’s stance on his future amidst reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

While Tottenham’s priority is to sign an attacking midfielder and a winger in the final five days of the transfer window, we heard a very interesting transfer link on Tuesday night.

It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Adrien Rabiot has been offered to Tottenham as well as Manchester United.

The journalist explained that the experienced midfielder is expected to leave Marseille before the window slams shut, but made it clear that Spurs are not in active talks over a deal for the 30-year-old.

Gianluca Di Marzio has now provided a very interesting update about Rabiot while reporting on AC Milan’s interest in the midfielder.

He claims that the Rossoneri are keen to sign a number six before Monday’s deadline and have turned their attention to the French international.

The journalist says that Marseille are willing to let Rabiot go for €15m (£13m), but there is one big problem.

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Di Marzio says that Milan are getting the feeling that Rabiot’s priority this summer is to remain at the Orange Velodrome.

Why Spurs are unlikely to make a move for Rabiot

£13m for a player of Rabiot’s experience and quality is arguably a steal, and a few clubs in the Premier League might be interested.

However, Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to be one of those, with Thomas Frank well-stocked with options in the middle of the park despite Yves Bissouma being close to an exit from Spurs.

Besides, Rabiot is currently on more than £100,000 per week at Marseille, and Tottenham would be reluctant to hand a big contract to a player who is now 30 years of age.