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Tottenham star taken to hospital as players fall ill during chaotic AFCON final

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has been taken to hospital in the wake of Senegal's controversial Africa Cup of Nations final triumph over Morocco. The Spurs star did not get onto the pitch in his country's triumph over the tournament hosts.

It's understood he fell ill in Rabat and was taken to hospital not long after the final had ended. He reportedly began feeling unwell at half-time. He was sent out to warm-up when Lamine Camara picked up an injury just before the first half ended. However, Camara did not come off and Sarr was struck down by illness 45 minutes after Krepin Diatta and Ousseynou Niang were forced to withdraw from the game during the warm up.

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In video footage which emerged after the match, Diatta was seen hunched over in a ball on the pitch during the warm-up, while Niang had to be physically carried and helped to his team's dressing room by his team-mates. After the match, Camara confirmed the aforementioned trio were taken to hospital, when he said: "They're in the hospital, but I hope they're doing well."

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A further update was also issued by Senegalese outlet Taggat, who wrote: "The three players are doing well, according to the doctor, at Mohammed VI Hospital in Rabat. Ousseynou Niang will return to the hotel. Krepin Diatta and Pape Matar Sarr are still being kept at the hospital for further observations."

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Meanwhile, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, the club Niang plays for, has stated he is back with his Senegal team-mates, writing: "Niang felt unwell before the game and was taken to hospital along with two teammates. It has since been confirmed he is doing well and has rejoined the Senegalese squad."

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After the match, Senegal full back Ismail Jakobs launched a phenomenal accusation claiming the illnesses in the Lions of Teranga's camp may not have been a coincidence. In the mixed zone, he told reporters: "A lot happened before the match. I think a lot will come out afterwards. It wasn’t just this situation. Plenty happened before the match too. But you’ll find out. A lot happened to Krepin, Ousseynou, and Pape Matar Sarr at halftime."

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana-Gueye also paid tribute to the players who were struck down by illness before the final, saying: "This victory is for them; we had that in mind."

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The final will be remembered for the chaos which erupted after the 90th minute. Senegal had a 92nd minute goal contentiously ruled out for a foul, before Morocco were awarded an even more controversial penalty in the 98th minute.

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw ordered his players to leave the pitch and when they returned, 17 minutes after the spot-kick was given, Brahim Diaz attempted to chip his penalty down the middle, but it fell into the arms of ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Senegal won in extra-time thanks to an extraordinary goal from Pape Gueye.

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Man Utd transfer news: Carrick eyes £73m double midfielder deal

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Manchester United had a splendid weekend under the stewardship of new interim boss Michael Carrick, as they trounced Manchester City. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu ensured a comfortable 2-0 victory for United against their fierce rivals.

The match was dominated by United, with Pep Guardiola's team fortunate to only concede two goals. Focus now turns to their upcoming Premier League showdown with leaders Arsenal at the Emirates. Alongside preparing his squad for this match, Carrick is also keeping tabs on the ongoing transfer window. Clubs have just a fortnight left to wrap up their mid-season business.

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While no fresh faces have arrived at United yet, the club continues to be associated with potential transfers in and out. Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.

United want Joao Gomes

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United are reportedly keeping an eye on Wolves star Joao Gomes as they continue their hunt for midfield reinforcements.

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CaughtOffside claim that the club has been tracking the 24-year-old player since the summer, with scouting reports being positive.

However, it's suggested that the cost could be a deciding factor in any move, with Wolves having placed a £43million price tag on Gomes.

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United aren't alone in their interest, with Napoli, Atletico Madrid, and Crystal Palace all eyeing the midfielder, while Liverpool have opted against pursuing a move.

A loan deal with an obligation to buy is mooted as the most viable option in the current transfer window, with a permanent transfer more probable if he moves in the summer.

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Carrick could move for old favourite

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United are rumoured to be interested in Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, which would see him reunite with his former boss Carrick.

TEAMtalk claim that Carrick is a big admirer of the player and United are keen to strengthen their midfield options. However, any attempt to sign Hackney could face strong resistance from the Championship side.

Currently second in the league, they won't want to risk their promotion chances by offloading one of their key players.

Boro have reportedly set a club record £30m asking price for the midfielder. It's believed that the club are hesitant to sell and don't expect anyone to meet their valuation.

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Tottenham and Everton are also reported to be interested.

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Tottenham 'make Thomas Frank sack decision' hours before Champions League tie

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Thomas Frank is expected to remain in charge of Tottenham for their Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund in midweek, according to reports. The former Brentford boss is under huge pressure to save his job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Talks were reportedly held at boardroom level following the defeat to West Ham over the weekend, with Callum Wilson scoring a stoppage-time winner for the Hammers.

The result marked Tottenham's ninth league defeat of the season, leaving them in 14th place with just seven wins in 22 games. It was speculated that Frank would be sacked in the aftermath of the loss but he will instead remain in charge for at least one more fixture, according to Sky Sports.

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It's claimed that Frank will take his pre-match press conference on Monday as normal ahead of Tottenham's penultimate league phase match against Dortmund on Tuesday night.

He is still believed to be under huge pressure, with Tottenham chiefs already in the process of looking at potential replacements in the event of his sacking.

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However, no final decision has been made and the long-term plan has always been for Frank to lead the team through a 'transitional period' for the club.

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He was loudly booed by Tottenham supporters after the defeat to West Ham, with the atmosphere turning toxic following Wilson's dramatic winner.

Afterwards, the Dane said: "Of course, I probably have had better times. I understand I'm the man in charge, so the blame will go to me. That's fair, no problem in that sense.

"As long as they are backing the players, doing everything they can to support them and drive them forward, and we will keep going forward."

Frank was surprisingly upbeat in his post-match press conference, comparing his job at Tottenham to turning a 'super tanker' around.

Before the game, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham wrote a letter in the matchday programme to address several growing issues, including the club's worsening relationship with the fans and player trading.

"I've seen the letter and I took six to eight positive things out of the letter, not the negative things," said Frank.

"What I take out of that letter is that a club, an executive team with Vinai on top, are aligned and know that this is a big transition phase and it's a super tanker we're turning in the right direction.

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"And there's a lot of good signs behind the scenes, also in some of the performances. But of course, when you lose in the last minute to one of your rivals, it's very emotional in football, and there'll be noise.

"That noise we need to keep out there and get [our] head down and keep walking, keep doing the right thing."

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Alonso stance after Spurs board meeting as Frank fights to save job

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Xabi Alonso has been linked with potentially replacing Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur should the club decide to make a change. Frank’s position as Spurs boss has become uncertain in recent weeks, with the speculation intensifying following the defeat to West Ham.

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by the Hammers on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, a result which leaves them in 14th place in the league standings.

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Frank and Co. have now only won one of their last seven Premier League matches, with such form leading to intense speculation about the 51-year-old’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham appointed Frank last summer following Ange Postecoglou’s exit, and already, there are reports claiming that a change could be made in the near future.

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According to The Independent, the Tottenham hierarchy are weighing up whether or not to make a change of manager before the club faces Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

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Alonso has been mentioned in the report as a candidate to potentially replace Frank in the event that a change is made.

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However, the report goes on to say that Alonso is unlikely to take the job in North London if offered, given the former Real Madrid boss may have “better options” available to him further down the line.

Alonso left Madrid earlier this month following Los Blancos’s defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The former Bayer Leverkusen manager has been replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa, who has taken interim charge of the La Liga giants.

The report does say, though, that Alonso is not the only candidate being linked with replacing Frank at Tottenham, with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner mentioned as a potential replacement.

For the time being, at least, Spurs are keeping Frank as their manager but it remains to be seen if a change is made before the clash against Dortmund in the Champions League in midweek.

​During Tottenham’s defeat to West Ham on Saturday, sections of home fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could be heard chanting 'You're getting sacked in the morning’ to the Spurs boss.

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"Of course, I've probably had better times, it's probably not the best time of course,” Frank said in response to the chants. “But I understand, I'm the man in charge. So the blame will go to me.

"That's fair, no problem in that sense. As long as they are backing the players, doing everything they can, to support them and drive them forward, that's what we do, and we will keep going forward."

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Thomas Frank under pressure as Spurs chiefs express concerns

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Thomas Frank's future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain following another defeat in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat to West Ham in Saturday's top-flight match, leaving them in 14th place in the league table.

West Ham took the lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to a goal from Crysencio Summerville, before Cristian Romero levelled for Spurs. However, it was Callum Wilson who had the final say, netting the winning goal for the visitors during injury time.

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Tottenham have endured a tough run of form in recent weeks, with just one victory from their last seven Premier League fixtures, a run dating back to mid-December, reports football.london

BBC Sport has shed some light on Tottenham's current stance regarding Frank's tenure at the club. It is suggested that the Spurs board are in discussions over Frank's future, although no definitive decision has been announced yet.

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The report also indicates that there have been concerns about Frank's role as manager among some members of Tottenham's hierarchy for several weeks now.

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As things stand, no official decision has been made concerning Frank's future at Tottenham. The 52-year-old was appointed only last summer, stepping into the shoes of Ange Postecoglou.

During Tottenham's loss to West Ham, sections of the home crowd in North London voiced their frustrations towards Frank, with chants of 'You're getting sacked in the morning' echoing around the stadium.

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When quizzed about the reception he received from the Spurs faithful, the Tottenham boss offered a candid assessment of the situation.

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"Of course, I've probably had better times, it's probably not the best time, of course. But I understand, I'm the man in charge. So the blame will go to me,” Frank said.

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"That's fair, no problem in that sense. As long as they are backing the players, doing everything they can, to support them and drive them forward, that's what we do, and we will keep going forward."

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Tottenham's 4 options to replace Thomas Frank after late West Ham loss

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It was the latest in a long line of disappointing results for Thomas Frank as Tottenham boss on Saturday afternoon. After taking the lead against struggling West Ham, the 2025 Europa League winners slipped to a humiliating defeat against their London rivals, leaving Frank on the brink of the sack.

Frank was ushered in to replace the sacked Ange Postecoglou following the triumph in Bilbao, but it looks as if Spurs could be on the lookout for yet another new coach. If that proves to be the case, Express Sport have picked out four potential options to take over from the Dane.

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Mauricio Pochettino

They say never go back to an ex, but Mauricio Pochettino might be the perfect antidote to Spurs’ current problems. In truth, he’s been the only manager in recent memory to galvanise the north Londoners across several seasons, and the Argentine carries plenty of credit following his first stint in charge. The only roadblock here is that Tottenham would likely have to wait until the summer, given Pochettino is gearing up to lead the USA into a home World Cup.

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Oliver Glasner

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Spurs couldn’t, could they? Oliver Glasner announced his intention to step down as Crystal Palace manager following the expiration of his contract at the end of the season. He cited wanting a “new challenge” as his reason, and there are few tasks bigger than the Tottenham job right now. The Austrian has been linked with the vacant Manchester United role, but what if Spurs sneaked in first?

Enzo Maresca

What a heel turn this would be. From west London to north London, and just imagine if Enzo Maresca turned out to be the man who brought a new era of success to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A broken relationship with the board was cited as a reason for the Italian’s exit earlier this month, and while the Spurs hierarchy has plenty of critics itself, Maresca would likely be given more license to build the team as he sees fit.

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Marco Silva

And finally, probably the most likely appointment if Spurs were to go chasing a new manager mid-season. Marco Silva has done a stellar job at Fulham, but it feels as if there’s not much further the Portuguese tactician can take the Cottagers. In his late forties, it feels like now could represent the right opportunity for Silva to leave Fulham and make the step up to one of the Premier League’s biggest teams.

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Tottenham player ratings vs West Ham: 3/10 poor as Frank faces sack

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Tottenham suffered a 2-1 defeat to West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, and here are our Spurs player ratings following the London derby loss. Thomas Frank made three changes to his squad from the FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, with new recruit Conor Gallagher, fresh off his £34.7million transfer from Atletico Madrid, immediately included in the line-up.

But a disastrous 10 seconds just 15 minutes into the first half set the tone for the game. Ben Davies sustained what appeared to be a severe injury to his left leg, instantly signalling to the bench, before Cyrsencio Summerville cut inside Pedro Porro and Gallagher to strike a shot that ricocheted in off Micky van de Ven.

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Spurs managed to equalise when Cristian Romero headed in Pedro Porro's cross, but they failed to secure the victory. Instead, it was the visitors who clinched the win when substitute Callum Wilson scrambled the ball into the net during added time, marking West Ham's first league win in 11 games.

Here are our Spurs player ratings...

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Guglielmo Vicario

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Despite not being able to prevent Summerville's deflected goal, he made an impressive save to deny Soucek's chested effort and another to push away Mavropanos' header. He claimed he was held during the corner from which Wilson scored, but he appeared weak.

This marred what had otherwise been a performance with some significant saves. 5.

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Pedro Porro

Summerville easily outplayed him for the goal and caused him numerous problems. However, the Spaniard delivered a superb cross for Romero to head home and made a crucial late block to deny Wilson, only for the same player to score from the resulting corner, which boosted his score. 6.

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Cristian Romero

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He received his eighth yellow card of the season but compensated for it with a powerful header to equalise in the second half. 7.

Micky van de Ven

An unfortunate deflection for Summerville's goal, which he wouldn't have seen coming. Made a vital last-minute block to deny Summerville shortly before Romero's equaliser.

He looked devastated at the final whistle. 7.

Ben Davies

He only lasted 15 minutes before suffering what seemed to be a serious left leg injury. N/A.

Conor Gallagher

Involved in a head clash just 15 seconds into the game, but managed to shake it off. He brought energy to the match, but his involvement in Summerville's goal was disappointing.

Despite giving his all in the second half, it was to no avail. 6.

Archie Gray

Made some robust challenges and embarked on a few powerful runs. Received a yellow card and sustained an injury in the first half, which meant he didn't return after the interval. 6.

Wilson Odobert

Had a header (shoulder) saved by Areola from close quarters. Did very little else and should have been substituted instead of Tel. 4.

Xavi Simons

Managed to appear threatening one moment and then struggled to beat a man in the next. Needs to take control of games but fails to do so. 5.

Mathys Tel

Appeared dangerous down the left and delivered the cross that led to Odobert's saved header. He also sent a shot just past the right-hand post in the first half.

Continued to be the best of Spurs' underperforming front line only to be surprisingly replaced by Solanke, much to his and the crowd's disappointment. 6.

Randal Kolo Muani

At times, you could have forgotten he was even playing. He occasionally produces a good moment and then fades into the background again.

Doesn't attack the ball as a striker should. 3.

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Djed Spence

Received a telling off from Frank after Davies went down injured as he wasn't ready to come on. Had an opportunity shortly after coming on with Areola saving his follow-up from Odobert's header.

Didn't contribute much offensively otherwise. 5.

Yves Bissouma

He rolled back the years with a lively performance after coming on at half-time for his first minutes of the season. He made some good interceptions and took a few shots at goal.

However, he botched his jump, leaving Wilson unmarked in the box for the shot that led to West Ham's late corner goal. 7.

Dominic Solanke

He got about half an hour but didn't see much of the ball. 5.

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Ben Davies was given oxygen and stretchered off the pitch during the first half of Tottenham's match against West Ham, following a collision with Jarrod Bowen. The 32-year-old defender seemed to have injured his left leg. Davies was carried off and replaced by Djed Spence. The extent of his injury is yet to be determined, with an update expected from Thomas Frank after the game.

The Welsh international, whose contract in north London expires at the end of this season, has only recently returned to play after a prolonged absence due to injury. But he had his leg in a brace after physios rushed onto the pitch following an attempt to tackle Bowen.

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To make matters worse for the full-back, he was also shown a yellow card by referee Jarred Gillett as he left the pitch.

Davies, 32, sustained a hamstring injury in October, causing him to miss five crucial matches against Aston Villa, Everton, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal.

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He rejoined the squad towards the end of November, featuring on the bench in a 2-1 loss to Fulham. Davies made his first appearance of the season in the Champions League, coming on as a substitute.

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In a commanding 3-0 victory over Slavia Praha, Davies was given around 20 minutes of playtime towards the end of the match. A few days later, he was again brought on as a substitute in a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

More pressure piled onto Spurs boss Frank, with protests taking place outside the ground before kick-off, as they went 1-0 down to strugglers and London rivals West Ham.

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Crysencio Summerville, one of the top performers in the first half, saw his deflected strike fly past Guglielmo Vicario only moments before Davies' injury.

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The injury may also have World Cup ramifications, with Davies previously set to captain Wales in North America this summer if they make it to the competition.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a permanent exit for striker Alejo Veliz - a player Lionel Messi once admitted reminded him of Luis Suarez. The Athletic report that a fee for Veliz has not yet been agreed upon, but talks are in progress.

The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Rosario Club - the Argentine outfit where he started his career before moving to Spurs in 2023 - until June 2026. Any deal with Bahia would result in an early termination of this loan spell.

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Veliz found the back of the net five times in 16 appearances for Rosario, which he joined in July. All eight of his appearances for parent club Spurs were made during the 2023-24 season.

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And Barcelona legend Messi previously had high hopes for the striker. He compared Veliz’s playing style to that of former Liverpool and Barcelona ace Suarez.

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"[Roman] Vega, [Maximo] Perrone, and especially Veliz,” Messi said of Argentina’s best young players in September 2023.

“Watching him play reminds me of what Suarez used to play like. I am very excited for the future of this country, and hope I can be an influence to these people, and talk to him.”

Veliz is now a team-mate of another South American star in Angel Di Maria at Rosario Central after the former Manchester United man agreed in May to return to his boyhood club once Benfica's participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup had ended. Di Maria sent a number of messages to Veliz prior to his move to entice him back to Central.

"Ever since it went viral that I was returning to Central, Angel and I exchanged messages," revealed Veliz at his presentation (via ESPN).

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"And when he said, 'Come on, you're missing now,' it's truly a driving force that pushes you forward, and I was crazy and wanted to come right away. What we wanted happened, and I'm very happy to be here."

He added: "Having this, my family nearby, my grandparents, is what fulfils me, what completes me. I don't feel like I am here anywhere else. I came back to be able to fulfil myself."

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Tottenham and West Ham will reunite in a London derby that is being dubbed 'El Sackico' in the week leading up to the match. Both Thomas Frank and Nuno Espirito Santo are under immense pressure and defeat for either head coach could spell the end of their reigns in the capital.

Spurs are without a win in four matches, having failed to secure a single victory in 2026 so far, while West Ham are staring at the prospect of relegation. The Hammers sit 18th in the table and seven points adrift from safety, on their second head coach of the season after Graham Potter was previously dismissed. Here's everything you need to know about the Tottenham vs West Ham match...

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When is Tottenham vs West Ham?

The match is scheduled for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kick-off is at 3pm GMT.

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Is Tottenham vs West Ham on TV?

UK TV and live stream: Due to the 3pm blackout rule, which aims to encourage stadium attendance by preventing live broadcasts of football matches in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays, this game will not be shown live on TV or streamed in the UK.

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Radio coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live radio commentary for fans in the UK. For those based in London, local coverage will be available via BBC Radio London.

How to watch in the USA: American viewers can stream the match live on Peacock, with kick-off at 10am ET or 7am PT.

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International broadcasters: The Premier League's international partners, including DAZN in Canada and Stan Sport in Australia, will broadcast the game worldwide. Fans outside the UK should check their local listings for specific channel information.

Match highlights: Extended highlights will be aired on Match of the Day on BBC One at 10.30pm on Saturday in the UK. Shorter clips and all the goals will also be accessible on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.

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Spurs have suffered a significant setback with the announcement that Richarlison will be sidelined for up to seven weeks due to a hamstring injury. Frank confirmed that the striker incurred the injury during their recent FA Cup loss to Aston Villa.

On a brighter note, Yves Bissouma is back and ready to play following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke are all approaching full fitness and could potentially participate.

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West Ham defender Dinos Mavropanos is questionable after being substituted due to a neck injury in the club's FA Cup triumph over QPR. The Hammers are also keeping an eye on the fitness levels of midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Paqueta ahead of the match.

Spurs are aiming to break a disappointing streak, having secured only one victory in their last seven matches across all competitions. West Ham had been on an 11-match winless streak before their cup win over QPR last weekend.

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