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Gary Neville has admitted that he is starting to come around on one experienced Tottenham star after having some doubts about him.

It is astonishing how quickly narratives can change, given the knee-jerk nature of modern football media.

Ahead of Tottenham’s trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, there was no doubt that Thomas Frank was under big pressure, with his team selections being scrutinised.

However, Spurs have moved up to third place in the table with a convincing 3-0 win at Everton, and the narrative has once again shifted.

Even Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its prediction on where Tottenham will finish this season after they became the first side to beat the Toffees at their new stadium.

Gary Neville says one Tottenham star has improved

One man who will know too well about the fickle nature of public opinion is Guglielmo Vicario, who some Spurs fans were calling to be dropped just a few weeks ago.

However, on the back of a few great performances, Vicario is now being called one of the best shot-stoppers in the world by some pundits.

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Neville has admitted that he did have his doubts about the Tottenham goalkeeper, but conceded that the 28-year-old is proving to be reliable between the sticks.

The Man United legend said on The Gary Neville podcast about Spurs: “They did things certainly last season they weren’t capable of doing, and that’s being reliable when they’re not playing well.

“Can they withstand pressure? Can they soak up teams putting balls into their box? They did that today. I think they defended really well.

“The goalkeeper looks a lot better. There were times when I wasn’t 100 per cent on him, but I just think there is an element of him looking a lot more solid than he has been.”

Vicario has won over the Spurs fans

The Tottenham number one posted even better numbers against Monaco, and his heroics were the only reason Spurs managed to emerge from that game with a point.

It is clear that the sentiment among Spurs fans over Vicario is shifting, with many giving the Italian his due over the last few days.

Tottenham Hotspur are beginning to show their teeth under Thomas Frank, and two of their standout performers have now earned a place in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a very vital win in their last Premier League outing against Everton at the Hill Dickson Stadium.

There were several standout performers for Thomas Frank’s side who put three past Everton while also keeping a clean sheet in the process.

Spurs now sit in third place in the Premier League table and will hope to keep pace with those above them in the coming months.

Alan Shearer names Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario in his Team of the Week

Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer has now named his Team of the Week for matchweek nine, and the former Newcastle United forward has given recognition to two Tottenham stars.

Guglielmo Vicario made it to Shearer’s team after the Italian’s top saves against Everton, where he prevented 0.96 goals and ensured Spurs stayed in control.

Speaking about the 29-year-old on the official Premier League site, Shearer praised Vicario’s decisive moments in goal and wrote: “Made two incredible saves to deny Beto and Iliman Ndiaye, protecting Spurs’ 2-0 lead before they got their third goal in an excellent win at Everton.”

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Shearer hails Micky van de Ven’s leadership and impact

Micky van de Ven was also outstanding, earning recognition from Shearer after scoring a brace against Everton, with both of his goals coming from set pieces.

Writing on the Dutchman’s performance, Shearer highlighted his composure and influence at the back for Spurs, saying: “An outstanding captain’s performance.

“In a tricky away match, Van de Ven stepped up to score with two brilliant headers and produced a commanding display at centre-back.”

Tottenham Hotspur would be aiming to book their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup when they take on a confident Newcastle United side at St James’ Park. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Newcastle.

Thomas Frank will be hoping to secure passage through to the next round of the Carabao Cup as he continues his quest for silverware in his debut season as Tottenham boss.

Tottenham make the trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United, a side in impressive form, with Eddie Howe’s men winning four of their last five matches.

Spurs come into this cup tie in buoyant spirits following their recent win over Everton, but their record against Newcastle, with just one win in their last five encounters, highlights the challenge ahead.

Rotation is expected to play a role once again, and we have now attempted to predict Frank’s starting eleven against the Magpies.

Predicted Tottenham XI to face Newcastle United

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian has been in fine form for Tottenham, and we expect him to continue between the sticks against Howe’s side as Spurs look to progress.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Frank’s options in defence remain limited due to the club’s ongoing injury concerns, so we anticipate minimal rotation at the back.

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Centre-back – Kevin Danso: Cristian Romero is not yet back to full fitness, and after Danso’s commanding display against Everton, where he was dominant in the air, we expect Frank to stick with him, particularly with Nick Woltemade leading the line for Newcastle.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Tottenham centre-back has been in fine scoring form for the Lilywhites, and considering his usual struggles with injuries, it is impressive that he has stayed fit. With Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, and Takai still sidelined, the Dutchman should continue at the back.

Left-back – Djed Spence: Frank has used Archie Gray at full-back once this season, and that remains an option against Newcastle, but we are backing Spence to get the nod this time.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: The Uruguayan partnered Joao Palhinha at the weekend and produced a much-improved display capped with an assist, so we expect him to retain his place from the start.

Centre midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: Frank could reshuffle his midfield, which may see Palhinha drop to the bench with Bergvall coming in to play as the more advanced eight.

Centre midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: The Senegalese midfielder has enjoyed his best spell in a Tottenham shirt this season and continued his good form with a late goal against Everton. Supporters have been calling for Sarr to start more regularly, and he should be involved from the outset here.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: The Ghanaian could return to his usual position on the right flank after Frank’s recent tactical tweak saw him play centrally.

Striker – Mathys Tel: It will be interesting to see who gets the nod through the middle, with Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison, and Tel all options. We are backing Tel to start ahead of the other two.

After seeing off Everton in their most recent Premier League outing, Tottenham Hotspur now shift focus to the Carabao Cup as they prepare for another stern test on the road. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Newcastle.

Spurs were semi-finalists in last season’s edition of the competition and will be keen to go one step further this time around, though the task ahead is far from simple.

Thomas Frank’s men will have to navigate their way past the defending champions in midweek, and that alone is enough to make this a mouth-watering tie for the neutral.

Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for silverware when they defeated Liverpool at Wembley last season to lift the Carabao Cup, and Eddie Howe’s side will be eager to defend their title once more.

When and where is Tottenham vs Newcastle

Tottenham will travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, with kick-off set for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle in the Carabao Cup

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Tottenham vs Newcastle live on ITV1, STV, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, ITVX, and STV Player.

Team news for Spurs and Newcastle United

Coming into this tie, Eddie Howe has a few injury concerns to deal with ahead of the midweek clash.

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Lewis Hall remains sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Valentino Livramento continues his recovery from a knee injury. Yoane Wissa also misses out with a knee issue and is expected back in early November.

For Tottenham, Thomas Frank will have to make do without several key players once again.

Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies are both nursing injuries and will not feature, while Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie remain doubts ahead of this tie. Meanwhile, Kota Takai, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski are all out.

Yves Bissouma, who picked up a minor knock, is being assessed, while Dominic Solanke is also a doubt with an ankle injury that is likely to keep him out for a short spell.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Newcastle United

It is a difficult tie to call given that Newcastle arrive in fine form, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions.

Tottenham, on the other hand, have managed just two victories in that same stretch, though they remain a serious threat away from home.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can go deep in this competition, and defeating the defending champions would certainly be a strong statement in that direction.

We expect Frank’s men to keep their strong away form going.

Tottenham legend Heung-min Son is being backed to make a temporary return to Europe at the end of the Major League Soccer season, and a journalist has now revealed if there is truth behind those rumours.

As expected, Son has made the MLS look too easy since his switch to LAFC, with the former Tottenham captain having managed nine goals and three assists in ten outings.

This has led to question marks over whether the 33-year-old still has a lot to offer at the elite level, and there have been some suggestions that he could return to N17 on loan when the MLS season ends in December.

However, two weeks ago, Football Asian dismissed the possibility out of hand, claiming that it is not logistically possible for Son to return to Spurs on loan, given his pre-season commitments.

Could Tottenham legend Heung-min Son end up at AC Milan?

Over recent days, some outlets have suggested that Son could consider joining AC Milan in a temporary deal during the off-season (ESPN).

However, the chances of such a deal happening have now been played down by journalist Matteo Moretto, who revealed on his YouTube channel that there is nothing concrete behind the rumours.

In fact, he revealed that the Rossoneri have not shown any interest in the Spurs legend due to a number of reasons, including the cost of the operation.

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Additionally, Milan believe they are well covered in the left-wing role and are prioritising signing a number nine rather than a wide-forward in January.

Ben Davies has made Son admission at Spurs

Speaking in the fan forum a week and a half ago, Ben Davies admitted that it is ‘strange’ not having Son around at Tottenham.

The pair have been together at Spurs since 2015, with Davies even naming Son as the godfather to his son.

However, Spurs fans may get an opportunity to see their hero soon, as Son has admitted that he would love to say goodbye at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having not had a chance to do that in the summer.

Tottenham are back in the Premier League top four after another confident away victory, and Pedro Porro’s brilliance saw him equal a record.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in the top four of the Premier League with their latest 3-0 victory over Everton.

A brace from Micky van de Ven and a late goal from Pape Matar Sarr ensured that Spurs secured all three points away from home once more this season.

It was a complete display from Thomas Frank’s men, who all stuck to their task as they ended their run of two games without a victory at the weekend.

Pedro Porro equals Tottenham record after assist vs Everton

Pedro Porro was one of several Spurs stars to have shone against Everton, with the former Sporting man keeping Jack Grealish quiet for most of the game.

However, his influence was not limited to just the defensive side of things; Porro also contributed to a goal as Spurs ran out winners.

The Spaniard assisted Van de Ven’s second of the night with a lovely delivery from a corner, which the Dutchman met emphatically. In the process, the full-back equalled a record for Tottenham.

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That goal contribution took Porro’s total assists for Tottenham to 17, making him the joint-highest for a Tottenham defender in the Premier League, with Danny Rose levelled with the 26-year-old.

Porro set to surpass Danny Rose’s record

Of course, before the season runs out, one would expect Pedro Porro to surpass Rose and become the defender with the most assists for Tottenham.

The Spanish full-back has been a constant for Tottenham since making a move two seasons ago, and it is no surprise he is close to breaking such a record.

A Bundesliga striker, who is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, has a release clause in his contract and has already made a decision on his future.

Tottenham have had issues up front this season, with Mathys Tel still finding his feet in the Premier League, while Richarlison has struggled to build on his decent start to the campaign.

Dominic Solanke remains on the treatment table, while Randal Kolo Muani finally made his first Premier League start for the Lilywhites on Sunday after overcoming his injury woes.

It has been suggested that Spurs are looking to add a number nine to their squad in January, and just a few days ago, a report from TBR Football claimed that Tottenham were plotting a move for a Hoffenheim starlet.

Tottenham target Fisnik Asllani wants to leave Hoffenheim

The player in question is Fisnik Asllani, who has scored six times for Hoffenheim in nine matches since returning from his loan spell from SV Elversberg in the summer.

Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has now taken to social media to reveal that the 23-year-old has a release clause in his contract.

He explains that Asllani’s clause is likely to be activated at the end of the season, naming Barcelona as one of the clubs interested, along with various Premier League and Bundesliga sides.

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What is the value of Fisnik Asllani’s release clause?

According to other sources, Spurs may also have competition from Chelsea and Aston Villa for Asllani.

Plettenberg does not reveal the value of the Kosovo international’s release clause, and according to One Football, that is because the value of the clause remains undisclosed.

Thomas Frank has now explained the rationale behind his Tottenham squad rotation, also opening up on the latest tactical tweak involving Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus.

Thomas Frank has shown that he is not shy to ring the changes in his side ahead of key fixtures, as Tottenham Hotspur continue to compete on multiple fronts this season.

Last time out, Frank made several adjustments to both personnel and tactical setup, a move that ultimately helped his side grab their first win since their victory over Leeds United before the international break.

Randal Kolo Muani earned his first start, Xavi Simons was deployed on the left, while Brennan Johnson took up a role on Tottenham’s right flank, as Thomas Frank sought a response from his Tottenham side.

Thomas Frank opens up on Tottenham squad rotation

More changes should be expected on Wednesday night when Tottenham line up against Newcastle United, and Thomas Frank has now spoken about his approach to squad rotation as Spurs boss.

Reflecting on the challenges of managing such a demanding schedule, Frank explained that rotation is essential if Tottenham are to remain competitive across multiple competitions.

Speaking to the club media, he said, “That is the challenge. It is one game, so there is more at stake. I changed four from Monaco to Everton and three before that.

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“Of course, there will be rotation, playing every third or fourth day. If you want to compete over 60 games, you cannot play the same XI. So there is a fine balance. That is one of the beauties of being Head Coach, that is all part of the good fun.”

Frank speaks on Kudus and Simons tweak against Everton

There were also a few tactical tweaks against Everton, with Mohammed Kudus operating more centrally alongside Xavi Simons, who drifted into central zones when Tottenham had possession.

These sorts of tactical adjustments and positional flexibility were hallmarks of Frank’s Brentford side, and there is little doubt they played a part in Tottenham’s decision to bring him to north London.

The Dane has now shed light on that particular tactical change involving Simons and Kudus, explaining the reasoning behind the shift.

He said, “Sometimes I tweak it a little bit. Having Kudus in the middle to link with Xavi, there were elements of good things.”

Jamie O’Hara has not been impressed with the performances of one of Tottenham Hotspur’s big-money summer signings.

Seven players arrived through the door at Tottenham in the summer, and they have had contrasting starts to their time at N17.

Joao Palhinha has hit the ground running since his loan switch from Bayern Munich, and according to various reports, Spurs have already been convinced to activate the midfielder’s £26m purchase option.

There can be little argument against the fact that Mohammed Kudus has been Tottenham’s best player this season, with the winger proving nearly unplayable since his summer switch from West Ham.

Jamie O’Hara blasts Tottenham’s big-money summer signing

However, not everyone has hit the ground running in the way that the Ghanian and the Portuguese stars have.

Randal Kolo Muani only made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa, having picked up a dead leg soon after his loan switch from Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman then made his first start against Everton on Sunday.

However, it is the performances of Xavi Simons that have disappointed O’Hara, who revealed that the Dutchman is yet to convince him.

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The former Spurs midfielder posted on X: ‘Not sure Xavi Simmons can be moaning about coming off, done well to come out for the second half, it’s not happening for him at all, he needs to sharpen up his play, has too many touches.’

When one fan argued that Simons needs more time on the pitch, O’Hara added: ‘He’s got 70 mins, it’s not a charity match, be better and make it happen.’

Thomas Frank has defended Xavi Simons

Thomas Frank defended Xavi for his performance against Aston Villa, suggesting that it is unfair to single out the attacking midfielder for Tottenham’s struggles as an attacking unit.

The Dane said that he was pleased with the personality the 22-year-old showed to get on the ball and create, as well as his aggression off the ball.

Frank once again supported Simons after the 3-0 win over Everton, stating: “I like Xavi. I think he found some good positions. Maybe the final top actions are still missing, but I think still, there were good actions. He just needs to keep going, keep building and keep working on it.”

Thomas Frank has praised one Tottenham star for his commanding displays in recent weeks, ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United.

Tottenham Hotspur have been without club captain Cristian Romero in their last three outings and are yet to suffer defeat, although performances have not been entirely convincing.

At the weekend, however, Spurs produced a complete performance against Everton at the Hill Dickson Stadium, beating David Moyes’ side 3-0 in one of their most dominant displays under Thomas Frank.

Micky van de Ven may have been the hero on the night thanks to his brace, but his centre-back partner, Kevin Danso, was equally as impressive, earning plaudits from supporters and pundits alike for an assured performance at the back.

Thomas Frank praises Kevin Danso for defensive displays

Tottenham fans have gone on to compare Kevin Danso to club legend Ledley King, while others believe that he has been so reliable that the absence of Cristian Romero has barely been felt.

Thomas Frank was asked about the 27-year-old ahead of Spurs’ upcoming clash with Newcastle United, and the Dane was full of admiration for the defender’s professionalism and mentality.

Speaking to club media, he said, “He deserves praise. Every coach will love him, great character and personality.

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“He was good and calm on the ball. Some strong battles with Beto, from crosses and set pieces he had a magnet head. He did well.”

Kevin Danso’s importance to Tottenham’s defensive structure

Danso was indeed excellent against Everton’s physical forwards, who thrive on aerial duels and hold-up play, but the Tottenham defender handled them with composure and authority throughout the game.

He was immense in the air, registering 15 headed clearances while also winning 100% of his duels. The Austrian definitely remains a vital part of Thomas Frank’s defensive plans, offering flexibility should the manager decide to switch to a back three in certain fixtures.