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Jermaine Jenas has predicted whether Tottenham can continue their impressive away form against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

While the Lilywhites are winless at home since the opening league game of the season, Tottenham boast the best away record in the Premier League this season.

However, unfortunately, that is the only positive omen for the Lilywhites heading into Sunday’s fixture.

Spurs have not won at the Emirates in the Premier League for 15 years, and they take on an Arsenal side who have been nearly invincible on their home turf of late.

Jermaine Jenas makes confident prediction ahead of Arsenal v Tottenham

Thierry Henry has said he expects Arsenal to win against Spurs, while another former Gunners legend, Alan Smith, has also not given Tottenham any chance of getting a result.

Former Spurs man, Jermaine Jenas, agrees with the pair, with the pundit expecting Thomas Frank’s men to get beaten on Sunday despite their impressive away record.

Jenas, who was part of the last Tottenham team to win a Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium in 2010, said on The Wildcards Podcast: “I fully expect Arsenal to win, unfortunately. I just think, look, Spurs are better away from home at the minute, currently, and I think they could cause Arsenal a few issues. But I just do not think they are playing well enough.”

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Arsenal will have key players fit for the North London derby

Spurs have an extremely bloated injury list ahead of the North London derby, but things are looking much rosier for their rivals.

It emerged last week that Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard are in contention to play for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad in January, and one top target will be available for £65m.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Antoine Semenyo for some time now, with interest going all the way back to the summer window.

Spurs’ effort to sign the Ghana international did not come to fruition, and Semenyo instead opted to stay put at the Vitality Stadium.

The Ghana international signed a new deal with the Cherries, extending his stay until 2030, but now, fresh details about the player’s contract have emerged, and Tottenham would be interested.

Antoine Semenyo contract twist as Tottenham maintain interest

Fresh reports from David Ornstein now claim that Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent an Antoine Semenyo sale in January.

This is because his contract includes a £65 million release clause, available to all clubs, but it must be triggered by a set date so that Bournemouth have time to replace him.

It is understood that this same clause applies again in the summer, but at a lower price.

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Tottenham could not reach an agreement with Bournemouth last summer, given the Cherries’ £70 million valuation of Semenyo.

It was even reported that Spurs put in a £50 million bid for the 25-year-old, but Bournemouth rejected it as they did not want to lose any more of their players.

Spurs interest in Semenyo ahead of January

Spurs continue to be linked with Semenyo, with the January window just six or seven weeks away from opening.

The 25-year-old has started his Premier League season in good form, scoring six goals and assisting three in the opening eleven games.

His standout performances have only attracted interest from more sides in the Premier League, and with his contract situation, Spurs would need to act fast if they want to land a man they have chased for a while.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a blow ahead of the North London derby as a key Arsenal man is expected to recover from his injury and be involved on Sunday.

Spurs could have a whole host of players missing the North London derby, with the Lilywhites still in the midst of an injury crisis.

Last week, it was reported that Arsenal would welcome back five key players for the clash against Tottenham.

It was suggested that Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard could all take to the field at the Emirates.

Now, Tottenham’s fierce rivals have had further good news ahead of the big clash on Sunday.

Riccardo Calafiori is expected to be fit to face Tottenham

Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori withdrew from the Brazil and Italy squads, respectively, after suffering injuries on international duty.

There was thus the possibility that Arsenal would have to line up against Spurs without two members of their usual back four.

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While Gabriel is still considered a major doubt to face Tottenham, it has now emerged that Calafiori is set to start against the Lilywhites.

This is according to Fabrizio Romano, who says that the Italian, who has been Mikel Arteta’s first choice at left-back this season, is expected to be passed fit for the derby.

Spurs can take heart from their home form

Tottenham’s bloated injury list, their poor record at the Emirates and Arsenal’s impressive start to the season mean that Thomas Frank’s men go into the game as massive underdogs.

As expected, most pundits have not given the Lilywhites a chance of getting a result against Arsenal.

While Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for an exciting Belgian international, one factor may stop the Lilywhites from being able to land the player in January.

While Thomas Frank has said that he is happy with Tottenham’s midfield balance, there is no denying that the Lilywhites have been short of creativity in the middle of the park so far this season.

To address that problem, it has been suggested that the North Londoners could make a move for a 24-year-old Belgian international, who has caught the eye with his performances for both club and country over the last 18 months.

It was reported by TEAMtalk last month that Tottenham are considering making a move for Rangers star Nicolas Raskin in January.

Tottenham face one complication in Nicolas Raskin pursuit

The earlier update explained that Thomas Frank’s men view Raskin as someone who can add energy and depth to their midfield.

According to TEAMtalk’s information, the Lilywhites are ready to battle several Premier League clubs and sides from across the continent for the 24-year-old.

However, a new report in Football Insider has now claimed that new Rangers boss Danny Rohl is ‘extremely reluctant’ to lose the midfielder in January.

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The outlet says that the Scottish club may be tempted to cash in on the Belgian in January and reinvest the money into the squad.

However, Rohl sees Raskin as a key part of his plans and could block the midfielder’s sale mid-season.

Spurs may have to wait until next summer to land Raskin

Football Insider also spoke to journalist Pete O’Rourke about the future of the Rangers midfielder.

He explained that the Scottish club are expecting interest in Raskin during the January window but asserted that they may postpone a sale until next summer.

O’Rourke said about the rumoured Tottenham Hotspur target: “I think ideally Rangers would like to keep hold of Nicolas Raskin in January.

“I’m sure Danny Rohl would too, he has been key for the new Rangers manager in recent games as they picked up three wins in the Scottish Premiership.

“There was interest in Raskin in the summer window from a number of clubs, Premier League and across Europe as well, so I’m sure there is still interest in the Belgium international.

“Rangers are expecting further interest in Raskin in January and next summer as well, and they’ll just be hoping that his price tag will continue to rise.

“As I said, he’s a key player on that team and Danny Rohl, although he would understand if the club were to cash in on him, he’ll be hoping that he can keep hold of him.”

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in a player they had an offer rejected for in the summer, but his club have had a change of heart following a recent development.

According to reports, Spurs are prioritising adding a marquee name to their attack in January, with the Lilywhites said to be keen on showcasing their ambition.

Back in September, it was reported that Tottenham may reignite their interest in a Serie A star after exploring a move for him in the summer.

That update came from TuttoJuve, who suggested that Spurs are considering making a £51m offer for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman in January.

Tottenham expected to return for wantaway star Ademola Lookman

A new report in TEAMtalk has revealed that late in the summer transfer window, the Lilywhites made a loan offer with an option to buy the 28-year-old, which was turned down by Atalanta.

The report says that Thomas Frank’s men have continued to monitor Lookman since the start of the season with a view to making another move for the former Everton man.

It is explained that the player had a fallout with his former manager Ivan Juric, and was considering pushing for a move away in January.

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With Lookman’s contract running out in 2027, Atalanta were ready to consider offers for him in the upcoming transfer window if he did not sign an extension.

However, even though Tottenham are continuing to keep tabs on his situation, a new development at Bergamo has opened the possibility of the forward staying put.

Atalanta hoping to keep Lookman after managerial change

TEAMtalk say that the appointment of Raffaele Palladino as the new Atalanta boss has changed the Serie A club’s stance on the Tottenham Hotspur target.

Palladino is said to be keen on integrating Lookman into the squad, with the attacker being seen as a key part of his plans for the rest of the season.

The report says that the Nigerian international now faces ‘a more complicated decision’ on whether to push for a move in January or commit his future to the Serie A club.

Atalanta have a ‘new plan’ to keep Lookman at the club, and the player, who appeared to be edging closer to the exit door, is now expected to ‘reassess his situation over the coming weeks’.

Tottenham Hotspur could re-sign Republic of Ireland hero Troy Parrott for a discounted price as Premier League clubs circle around the striker.

Parrott was rated highly while coming through the youth ranks at Hotspur Way and made his senior debut for the Lilywhites aged just 17, back in 2019.

However, he never managed to become a regular fixture in the first team and the youngster was sold by Spurs to AZ Alkmaar for just £6.7m in 2024.

The striker had a decent first season at the AFAS Stadium, and he has taken his game to another level this season, with 13 strikes in 14 matches for AZ.

Parrott has also been the standout player for the Republic of Ireland recently, with the 23-year-old scoring a brace against Portugal and a hat-trick against Hungary to keep his nation’s World Cup dreams alive.

Tottenham have a sell-on clause for Troy Parrott

Some Spurs fans may be wondering if the club attached a buy-back clause to Parrott, and the answer is, unfortunately, no, according to Football.London.

However, the outlet reveals that Tottenham did attach a 20 per cent sell-on clause when they sold the striker to AZ Alkmaar around 18 months ago.

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That means that the Lilywhites will benefit financially from the sale of Parrott, who is thought to be on the radar of Premier League clubs.

It also means that if Spurs were to go in to re-sign the centre-forward, they could do so for a 20 per cent lower fee than other clubs.

Parrott is being scouted by many clubs across Europe

A few days ago, a report in Football Insider claimed that several Premier League and European clubs sent scouts to Budapest to watch Parrott in action against Hungary.

Those scouts would have undoubtedly been impressed with what they saw as the striker netted an impressive hat-trick to take Ireland to the World Cup playoffs.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a highly-rated Serbian international, but they are having to contend with competition from a Premier League rival and a Serie A club for the player.

Many Spurs fans have questioned whether the Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha double-pivot costs Tottenham creatively.

It has been suggested that the Lilywhites could enter the market in January to solve that problem, and a 20-year-old starlet is thought to be on the club’s radar.

It was reported a few days ago that Tottenham are battling Newcastle United and Inter Milan for Aleksandar Stankovic, who is turning a lot of heads with his impressive performances for Club Burgge.

However, the same update explained that Inter have a buy-back clause for Stankovic next summer, which could complicate the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the midfielder.

Are Inter Milan expected to buy back Tottenham target Aleksandar Stankovic?

A report in Gazzetta dello Sport has backed up Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United’s interest in the 20-year-old.

The outlet says that the Premier League duo have been attracted by Stankovic’s ‘stellar performances’ for Brugge this season, and are eyeing a move.

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It is revealed that the Nerazzurri have a buy-back clause of €23m (£20.3m) in the summer of 2026, which increases to €25m (£22m) in the summer of 2027.

Gazzetta say that Inter are currently evaluating Hakan Calhanoglu’s future beyond the end of the season, and suggest that Stankovic could be an option to replace the Turk next summer.

Inter may sell Stankovic to Spurs for a profit

Meanwhile, another report from Tuttosport also covers the interest of Spurs and the Magpies in the 20-year-old, stating that the English duo are ‘above all’ in the race for the Serbian international.

They question if Inter actually need Stankovic at the moment and suggest that the midfielder will not be a regular starter for the Italian club even if they exercise their buy-back clause.

However, interestingly, they claim that the Serie A giants could activate the buy-back clause for the 20-year-old and sell him on for a sizable profit.

Tottenham have struggled to get one over on Arsenal in recent years, but what happened to the last starting XI to claim three points?

Tottenham Hotspur fans have not celebrated a win over their bitter rivals Arsenal in their last six outings in the Premier League.

The Gunners have won five of the last six league encounters between these two sides, with one ending in a draw when they first met in the 2023/24 season, and the shift in momentum has been difficult for Tottenham to wrestle back.

For the last time Tottenham beat Arsenal, you would have to go all the way back to the 2021/22 season when Spurs secured a 3-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under former manager Antonio Conte.

It was a night that also saw the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium set a new record attendance. But where are the stars from that memorable day now? Let’s find out.

Tottenham 3-0 Arsenal – where the squad is now

Antonio Conte

Conte left Tottenham back in March 2023 after just 16 months in charge, following his explosive press conference after Spurs let slip a 3-1 lead at Southampton to drop points.

He returned to management in the summer of 2024 when Napoli appointed him, and he led them to their fourth Scudetto, becoming the first manager to win the Serie A title with three different clubs.

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Hugo Lloris

The long-serving Tottenham captain made over 400 appearances for the club, although his minutes dropped significantly in the 2023/24 season after falling out of favour with Ange Postecoglou.

He joined MLS side Los Angeles FC ahead of the 2023/24 season, ending his 11-year stay in north London, and he went on to help them win the US Open Cup in his first year.

Davinson Sanchez

The Colombian centre-back made more than 140 appearances for Tottenham across six seasons before moving to Galatasaray in the summer of 2023, and he helped the Turkish giants win the Turkish Super Cup that same year, followed by a league and cup double the following season.

Eric Dier

Dier spent nine years at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, making nearly 300 appearances before joining Bayern Munich on loan in January 2024, a move that became permanent in the summer of 2024 after he impressed the Bundesliga side. He is now at Monaco, having moved in the summer of 2025 on a three-year deal.

Ben Davies

The Welshman joined from Swansea City in 2014, and eleven years later, he remains part of the squad and is a member of Frank’s leadership group, having signed a one-year extension in the summer, continuing his long stint at the club.

Emerson Royal

Emerson spent three years at Tottenham before moving to AC Milan in 2024, although less than a year later, he returned to Brazil to join Flamengo.

Rodrigo Bentancur

Bentancur recently signed a long-term contract after three seasons at Tottenham, and he played a key role in helping the club win the UEFA Europa League last season.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

The midfielder signed from Southampton in 2020 and went on to make 145 appearances before joining Marseille in 2024 on a loan deal that included an obligation to buy in the summer of 2025.

Ryan Sessegnon

Sessegnon joined Spurs from Fulham in 2019 and spent five years at the club before returning to Fulham in 2024, and he even scored against Tottenham in a 2-0 win for the Cottagers back in March 2025.

Dejan Kulusevski

Kulusevski remains a key figure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following his move in 2022. Tottenham announced back in May that he would be out for a few months after undergoing knee surgery. He remains sidelined, but he could be integrated after the international break.

Heung-min Son

Son ended his decade-long spell at Tottenham in the summer of 2025 when he joined Los Angeles FC, linking up again with former teammate Hugo Lloris, and he departed after captaining Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years when they lifted the UEFA Europa League.

Harry Kane

Kane is Tottenham’s all time record goalscorer with 280 goals, a record he broke when he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Manchester City in 2023.

He moved to Bayern Munich in August 2023, becoming the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, and he won his first career trophies by lifting both the German Super Cup and the Bundesliga title last season.

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Joe Rodon

After joining Tottenham in 2020, Rodon struggled to secure regular minutes and spent loan spells at Rennes and Leeds United before signing permanently for Leeds in the summer of 2025, where he has impressed this season.

Steven Bergwijn

Following a difficult two-year spell at Tottenham, Bergwijn returned to the Netherlands to join Ajax before moving to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad in 2024, and he helped them secure the league title.

Lucas Moura

Lucas is best remembered for his historic second-half hat-trick against Ajax in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Semi-Final, with his stoppage-time winner sending Tottenham to their first-ever Champions League Final.

He left the club in 2023 after his contract expired, returning to Sao Paulo where he helped them win the Copa Do Brazil in 2023 and the Super Copa Do Brazil in 2024.

Former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has become an overnight hero in the Republic of Ireland, with his sensational hat-trick ensuring that the nation’s World Cup dream is still alive.

Tottenham sold Parrott to AZ Alkmaar for just £6.7m, and the Lilywhites are coming to regret that decision, given the levels that the centre-forward is now reaching.

The Spurs academy graduate has scored 13 goals in 14 matches across all competitions for AZ this season, but it’s his heroics on the international stage over the last few days that have seen his name hit the limelight.

Parrott netted a brace to help Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 in Dublin last week, and he followed that up with an even better performance against Hungary.

Former Tottenham man Troy Parrott fires Ireland into World Cup playoffs

The Irish needed a win in their final group match away to Hungary to make it into the playoffs, and their evening did not get off to the best start.

It was the home side that took the lead at the Puskas Arena in Budapest in the 3rd minute, before Parrott converted from the spot to make it 1-1.

Hungary took the lead again through a superb strike from Barnabas Varga, and the AZ man once again levelled the scores in the 80th minute after getting on the end of a through ball and lobbing it over the goalkeeper.

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With time running out, the away side then pumped the ball long, which was headed across the goal, with Parrott being on hand to tap the ball home with the final kick of the game, leading to wild celebrations from the Irish players and coaching staff.

Watch Parrott’s hat-trick goal below:

Parrott may soon be back in the Premier League

According to reports, representatives from many Premier League clubs were at the Puskas Arena to run the rule over Parrott.

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker is also thought to be on the radar of many clubs across the continent due to his impressive form for club and country this season.

If Parrott continues his current hot streak in front of goal, one would think that it will not be too long before he makes a big transfer.

Spurs spent £65m on Dominic Solanke, £60m on Richarlison, more than £30m on Mathys Tel, and a loan fee to sign Randal Kolo Muani from PSG, only for Parrott to outscore them all combined. Only Richarlison (4) and Tel (2) have scored for Spurs so far this season.

A journalist has suggested that one Tottenham Hotspur star’s chances of making the World Cup squad depend on him turning around his situation at the North London club.

A few months ago, most would not have bet against James Maddison and Dominic Solanke making England’s World Cup squad.

However, the pair’s injury problems have put that in jeopardy, and with Maddison not likely to play again this season, he is all but out of the running to be on the plane to North America.

It has now been suggested that another experienced Spurs star, who was the top scorer for his country across 2024, may also miss out on the World Cup due to his form and fitness.

Randal Kolo Muani’s Tottenham struggles may diminish his World Cup hopes

Randal Kolo Muani was forced to pull out of the France squad last week after suffering a broken jaw against Man United.

The 26-year-old is yet to find the back of the net for the Lilywhites, and according to some reports, the Spurs striker potentially faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Journalist Harold Marchetti has now pointed out that while Kolo Muani has always been a useful squad option to have for Didier Deschamps, the striker’s World Cup prospects remain ‘fragile’ due to his struggles in North London.

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Marchetti wrote in Le Parisien about the on-loan PSG man: “Not indispensable, but useful! Les Bleus’ top scorer in 2024, he has often stepped up when it mattered most. When he’s on form, he brings that extra bit of attacking spark that is so valuable.

“His difficult spell at PSG and his competition at Tottenham, particularly with Richarlison, show that his status remains fragile. But it’s precisely this aspect of being a ‘player who has to prove his worth in every match’ that makes him a valuable asset.

“[He’s] capable of breaking the deadlock and changing a match in a matter of moments. In short, Les Bleus can easily do without him. When he is there and confident, he’s a real asset.

“And for a team that likes to keep its options open, a striker capable of surprising opponents is always an asset. As your well-meaning friend suggested, I, too, would not be surprised to see him on the list next May.”

Another Spurs man may sneak into France’s World Cup squad

As Kolo Muani struggles to make an impact at Tottenham, mainly due to his injury troubles, another Frenchman is now proving his value for Thomas Frank’s side.

It has been reported over recent days that Didier Deschamps is considering handing Wilson Odobert his first senior call-up for France due to his recent form for Tottenham.

The Les Blues boss reportedly wants to inject some youthfulness into the squad ahead of the World Cup, and the 20-year-old Spurs man is said to be one of the players on his radar.