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Ange Postecoglou has confirmed a significant injury blow, announcing that James Maddison's season has come to an abrupt end after sustaining knee ligament damage in the 3-1 first-leg triumph over Bodo/Glimt. The Tottenham and England midfielder felt severe pain which forced him off during the win, just after he had given his side a two-goal cushion.

While the creative maestro is expected to be sidelined for around three months, Postecoglou refrained from providing an exact return date: "It's disappointing for him. I'm disappointed for him more than anything else because he's been a big catalyst for us.

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"He'll miss out but that's been a constant of our season, dealing with these things, so we'll overcome that."

Amidst the unfortunate update on Maddison, there's optimism for Dominic Solanke as Postecoglou hinted at his swift return to spearhead the attack after his absence in the 1-1 stalemate with West Ham due to injury: "Dom's good, he's been able to train fully for the past couple of days, so he's no problem."

The Spurs boss also discussed Son Heung-min's condition, who didn't make the trip to Norway with the team: "It's also disappointing for Sonny. He was pushing hard.

"He has progressed, there's the possibility of him getting some game time on the weekend for us, but he hasn't trained with the team yet, but he is progressing, so we'll just wait and see how he goes."

Stepping into the void left by absentees, Dejan Kulusevski has earned Postecoglou's confidence, especially with Lucas Bergvall also out of action: "It's great that Deki's back. I feel like he's been getting stronger with every game."

Casemiro's stint at Manchester United might be determined by the team's success in the Europa League. If United, who lead 3-0 against Athletic Bilbao from the semi-final first leg, go on to conquer either Tottenham Hotspur or Bodo/Glimt in the final, they will consequently secure a spot in next season's Champions League.

Champions League qualification would see a 25 per cent salary increase for United players. Casemiro's wages would rise back to £300,000 a week as a result. United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already pinpointed Casemiro as one of the five players who are "overpaid" or "not good enough" while the club contemplates laying off up to 200 additional staff members.

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At 33, Casemiro has a year remaining on his contract and has expressed his desire to extend his tenure at United into a fourth year. Ruben Amorim, the head coach, recently revealed that Casemiro seemed to have made him reconsider his plans, fuelled by his commanding performance during the Europa League knockouts.

Nevertheless, United have been canvassing for interested parties for Casemiro over the last year. They are looking for at least £15 million to sell him, to prevent a financial loss under Premier League's profitability and sustainability laws, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Despite previous interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, no deals materialised. United are keen to strengthen their midfield, a department where they lack specialist players. Manuel Ugarte was signed from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, but Amorim's long-term plans for Kobbie Mainoo remain uncertain and Toby Collyer has been sidelined for 29 games this season due to injury.

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Christian Eriksen is meanwhile set to be released. If United fail to secure European football next season, they will need a leaner squad. The Red Devils could play as few as 40 matches in the 2025-26 season if they do not qualify for the Champions League.

Ratcliffe would be reluctant to keep the oldest outfield player in the United squad and one of their highest earners, especially when Casemiro has only started 16 Premier League matches this term.

Casemiro, who joined United from Real Madrid for £60m, potentially rising to £70m, has started all five of United's ties and netted the first goal in the 3-0 win over Athletic last week.

West Ham United are set to host Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium on Sunday, as a disappointing Premier League season for both teams draws to a close. The Hammers, currently in 17th place, could have been embroiled in a relegation fight if not for the poor performances of Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town throughout the 2024/25 season.

Having failed to secure a win under Graham Potter since their 2-0 victory over Leicester at the end of February, the east London side will be focusing on damage control ahead of the summer break. Yet, they are not alone in their struggles this season, with Spurs only one position above them in the league table, leading by a slim margin of just one point. Manager Ange Postecoglou has faced criticism from fans this term, having managed to secure victory only 11 times in total.

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Coming off the back of a 4-2 defeat to Wolves, a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, and a 5-1 drubbing by Liverpool that saw the Reds clinch the Premier League title last Sunday, morale is undoubtedly low in north London. However, Postecoglou may look to capitalise on the momentum from Spurs' 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday, hoping it will inspire a positive result against their city rivals this weekend.

While Premier League enthusiasts worldwide will have access to the match, it won't be broadcast live on UK television, and the only way to catch the action is by securing a seat at the London Stadium. Here's why...

Why isn't West Ham vs Tottenham on TV?

The clash between the Hammers and the Lilywhites is one of four fixtures scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Alongside the clash in east London, Brighton vs Newcastle United, and Brentford vs Manchester United are set for 2pm, while Chelsea vs Liverpool is slated for 4.30pm.

Sky Sports has opted to screen the Brighton and Newcastle match during their 2pm slot, with the Chelsea vs Liverpool game being the main event. West Ham was initially set to host Spurs in east London on Saturday, but the match was rescheduled after the visitors qualified for the Europa League semi-finals, allowing them sufficient recovery time from their initial encounter with Bodo/Glimt.

However, starting next season, all matches not slated for a 3pm kick-off on a Saturday will be broadcast live across the UK, thanks to a new Premier League TV deal.

How to watch West Ham vs Tottenham outside of the UK

Although UK football fans won't be able to watch the game live on TV, those residing abroad may still have the opportunity. You can find out who your local Premier League broadcaster is here.

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How to follow West Ham vs Tottenham

Football enthusiasts in the UK eager to catch the highlights of West Ham vs Spurs won't have to wait long. The highlights will be available on the Sky Sports website and Sky Sports' YouTube channel approximately 20 minutes after the match concludes.

Additionally, Match of the Day 2 will broadcast extended highlights of the fixture, along with all the action from Sunday's games, on BBC One at 10.30pm. For those who prefer live coverage, options are limited to audio, with outlets such as BBC London providing radio commentary in the UK.

Bodo/Glimt defender Fredrik Sjovold has taunted Tottenham’s players ahead of their trip to Norway next Thursday. Spurs will go into the Europa League semi-final second leg with a 3-1 lead and are clear favourites to progress through to a clash with either Athletic Club or Manchester United.

Ange Postecoglou’s side dominated for much of the night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison. Dominic Solanke’s penalty then appeared to make the tie safe for the hosts before things unravelled late on. Both Maddison and Solanke limped off before Ulrik Saltnes scored seven minutes from time to set up a nervy finale.

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here was no further scoring, but the Saltnes strike gives Bodo/Glimt renewed hope for the return match next week. Tottenham’s trademark pressing game under Postecoglou also appeared disjointed in the latter stages, and Sjovold has cited that tactic as a reason why his side can overturn the deficit.

“I think their press will collapse pretty quickly,” the 21-year-old told VG. “Then we can cause trouble.”

Sjovold started at right-back on Thursday and struggled in the opening 45 minutes to deal with the threat of Maddison and Richarlison. However, his bullish comments underline the perception that Postecoglou’s side lacks game management.

Furthermore, the pressure is all on the visitors as they bid to salvage their season. Spurs lie 16th in the Premier League, with Europa League glory their only chance of salvaging silverware and European football for 2025/26.

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Bodo/Glimt coach Kjetil Knutsen also made telling comments after his side’s defeat in north London, saying: “If you see when Tottenham conceded a goal, they were really disappointed.

“They lost energy and I think we got a lot of energy because of the goal. I think we can take the energy from this game into the next game. It’s totally different for us to play at home.”

Graham Potter has risked the wrath of West Ham fans by confessing that he hopes Tottenham can reach the Europa League final. The London rivals meet in the Premier League on Sunday just days after Spurs put one foot in the European competition’s showpiece event.

The north Londoners defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 on Thursday in a relatively routine first-leg performance. There is now less pressure on Ange Postecoglou’s side heading into the second leg in Norway next week. Aside from also reaching the Carabao Cup semi-final, Spurs have endured a nightmare campaign, and Postecoglou’s job has hung by a thread for much of 2025. Despite West Ham fans basking in their rivals’ misery, boss Potter is ‘hopeful’ that Spurs can reach the Europa League final.

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Potter said after Spurs’ success: "They’ve had a tough season. I’m pretty sure if you speak to Ange [Postecoglou], injuries, young players, the double competition [have had an impact]. In this league, nothing is forgiven. They’ve done well in Europe and hopefully they can finish the job and reach the final."

Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke sealed a rare good evening for Spurs. Should they successfully navigate the second leg, they could meet Premier League rivals Manchester United in the final.

The Red Devils head into next week's second leg at Old Trafford with a 3-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao, having produced one of the best performances of Ruben Amorim's tenure in Spain.

Meanwhile, West Ham have endured just as underwhelming a season as Spurs. Potter, who replaced the sacked Julen Lopetegui in January, has already faced criticism over his inability to arrest his side’s poor form.

The Hammers’ 3-2 defeat against Brighton last weekend left them 17th in the Premier League - although they have sealed safety for another season. Potter was criticised after the match for a perceived lack of emotion.

Asked about those claims this week, Potter responded: "Wherever I am, the feeling internally is the same because you want to do well for yourself, your family, the club you are working for. I feel the pressure of 62,000 West Ham fans - it's a massive club with a desire to do better than we are, so you feel that.

"As I get older I care less what [the media] think, to be honest. I'm happy to just be myself. And if myself is that I'm annoyed after we've conceded two goals in three minutes, then I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.

"On the one hand you're having a go at me for being too nice, or for whatever. You get criticised for being too nice or too emotional. At the end of the day we are not winning so you have to accept that. My reaction was a human reaction from a football manager. I'd be surprised if there were too many other managers who would give you any other emotional reaction than what you got from me."

Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of saving their season by winning the Europa League. The Premier League strugglers are set to face Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the semi-finals later this week, and Ange Postecoglou will welcome the news coming out of Norway.

Spurs were forced to dig deep to secure their spot in the final four of the competition, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on aggregate thanks to Dominic Solanke’s goal in the away leg of the tie.

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Despite suffering a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool over the weekend, Tottenham may now be encouraged heading into Thursday’s clash as Bodo/Glimt will be without two key players for the match in north London.

According to Norwegian media, Bodo captain Patrick Berg and fellow midfielder Hakon Evjen have been ruled out of the first leg as club officials misinterpreted UEFA’s booking rules in the quarter-finals. The rules state that yellow cards from the earlier stages of the competition are wiped out after the quarter-finals have concluded.

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However, those at Bodo/Glimt believed that their stars would avoid a one-match suspension for picking up three bookings in the Europa League even if the third booking came in the second leg of their quarter-final victory over AS Roma.

Both Berg and Evjen were booked late on in Rome, with striker Andreas Helmersen being sent off in extra time, before their penalty shootout victory. The bookings were initially overlooked by those at the club before Viaplay made them aware that the trio would now take on Tottenham without their two midfielders.

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After being made aware of the consequences of the bookings, the ‘atmosphere in the dressing room’ changed and spirits were somewhat dampened as the squad were under the impression that bookings in Rome would not have any impact on their players being available.

The mishap was interpreted as a ‘administration mistake’ which will leave Kjetil Knutsen with plenty to consider as he looks to ensure that Spurs do not run away with the tie before the second leg. The Bodo boss may also be without centre-back Odin Bjortuft for his side’s trip to England after he sustained a groin injury over the weekend, with winger Ole Didrik Blomberg also not featuring in the victory over FKUM due to an unknown injury.

Mohamed Salah has thrown down the gauntlet to his Liverpool team-mates, urging them to compete for the Premier League crown again next year and declaring there will be 'no excuses' for failure. Liverpool's leading marksman, Salah, has had an incredible season, notching up 28 league goals and 18 assists, which propelled the Reds to clinch their 20th top-flight title after thrashing Tottenham 5-1 at a vibrant Anfield last Sunday.

Amid speculation concerning his future, Salah committed to the club with a new two-year contract earlier in April, all set to lead the charge as the team embarks on defending their title in the forthcoming season.

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In a reflective post on Instagram, Salah stated: "This is what we wanted to deliver to our fans more than anything. This is a club that should always compete for everything and be right at the top. No excuses. All teams win games but in the end there's only one champion. That's what history remembers and this applies to next season as well."

Salah's fervent commitment arrives a year following his pledge to the Liverpool faithful, vowing they would "fight like hell" for glory following a lacklustre conclusion to Jurgen Klopp's final term at the helm.

Despite lifting the Carabao Cup in February 2024, the Reds were staging a formidable challenge on three fronts – aiming for glory in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League, before their campaign lost momentum in the final stretches of the season.

Salah wrote at that time: "We know that trophies are what count and we will do everything possible to make that happen next season. Our fans deserve it and we will fight like hell."

Sporting a radiant grin on Sunday, Salah revelled in the Premier League triumph before a live crowd, a poignant moment missed in 2020 when fan celebrations were curtailed by Covid measures.

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Reveling in the joy of this victory, he said: "This is way better, 100 per cent. Without Sadio [Mane], without Jurgen [Klopp], without Bobby [Firmino] and everybody. It's more special with the fans.

"You have a different group now, a different manager and it shows that you are able to do it again. That's something special."

Richarlison has brutally responded to Harvey Elliott after their altercation during Tottenham's 5-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The victory for Liverpool secured them the Premier League title, sparking jubilant scenes at Anfield as they celebrated their 20th top flight triumph.

The Liverpool squad were understandably in high spirits throughout the match as they secured a massive win and got their title celebrations underway, with Elliott particularly in a jovial mood towards the end of the game.

Elliott, who only entered the pitch in the 76th minute after replacing Luis Diaz, enjoyed a strong cameo towards the end as Tottenham were put to the sword.

However, during injury time, Elliott engaged in a verbal exchange with Richarlison after the Tottenham forward grabbed him, which seemed to anger the 22-year-old.

Elliott then pushed his opponent before exchanging words with the ex-Everton striker. Referee Thomas Bramall was forced to intervene and separate the two, with Elliott subsequently making a 'three' and 'zero' gesture with his hands.

Initially, it was unclear what Elliott intended to imply, but it is now understood that he was indicating the number of years Everton have gone without a trophy - a pointed reference to Richarlison's four-season stint with the Toffees from 2018 to 2022.

Following a fan's video post of the interaction between the two players, Richarlison himself responded to Elliott's gesture with a playful jab. The Brazilian forward teased: "He wants to reach 30 goals in his career I think."

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Elliott has netted a total of 22 goals throughout his career, with 14 of those scored during his 143 appearances for Liverpool.

Both players aren't shy of confrontations on the pitch, with Richarlison often seen squaring up to opponents during matches.

Indeed, Richarlison had a heated encounter with Virgil van Dijk during Tottenham's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield earlier this year. The Dutch defender appeared to elbow the Brazilian, who fell to the ground clutching his face.

Richarlison then confronted Van Dijk and shoulder barged him, with Liverpool fans accusing the Tottenham forward of attempting to get the Dutchman sent off.

Aston Villa have opposed Tottenham Hotspur's request to reschedule their Premier League match next month. The Birmingham-based club has turned down a proposal from the north London team to bring forward their game at Villa Park.

The match is currently scheduled for Sunday, May 18, but Spurs wanted it moved up by three days. This would have allowed Ange Postecoglou's team additional time to prepare for a potential Europa League final on May 21.

Spurs still need to face Bodo/Glimt to secure a place in the final against either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao, and were hoping for nearly a week's preparation time. However, Villa have objected to setting a precedent for Spurs, as they have not received any assistance with their equally busy schedule.

They had to play a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain just three days after an away game at Southampton. PSG, on the other hand, were given a weekend off by their own league.

If Spurs' request was approved, Villa would feel hard done by, as it would give the London side more preparation time for a Europa League final than they had for a Champions League quarter-final.

"We have to take our experiences to get mature. We lost last year in the semi-final [Conference League] and we lose today's semi-final to Palace. We are improving a lot. This is the message. We are going slowly, maybe.

"Now is the moment to dominate our frustration. I am frustrated but I am so proud of the players we have. We are trying to be ambitious. Winning trophies is very important."

Ange Postecoglou showed his true colours with a classy message to Liverpool after his Tottenham side were battered at Anfield on Sunday. The north Londoners were no match for their Merseyside rivals, who scored five goals to officially land the Premier League title. It came after Spurs took an early lead through Dominic Solanke as they threatened to spoil the party.

Liverpool were never going to let that happen, though, and they fought back in devastating fashion. Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah scored for the Reds before a Destiny Udogie own goal added some extra gloss to the scoreline. It marked another disappointing defeat for Tottenham, who have lost over half of their Premier League games this season.

Postecoglou cut a frustrated figure in his post-match press conference, but he showed his class by putting his anger to one side and congratulating Liverpool on their momentous achievement.

"Credit to Liverpool, worthy champions and they have been the outstanding team all year, consistent and again today obviously," said the Aussie.

"I thought we started the game well and sort of made things difficult for them. Even apart from the goal, I thought just in general I thought we had decent territory.

"But once they got in front with the atmosphere inside the stadium, it's fair to say it was going to be difficult for us to claw them back and that's how it proved."

Postecoglou made a total of eight changes to his Tottenham side, with the likes of Archie Gray, Kevin Danso and James Maddison all coming in. Defensive duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were among those to drop to the bench.

"I made a lot of changes but I just felt it was necessary," explained the Spurs boss. "A lot of our players have missed a lot of this season with injuries and it wasn't just about bringing them back but managing their minutes.

"Guys like Micky and Romero today could have played but they've missed so much of the season that we've just got to be really careful about when we use them. Guys like Pedro [Porro] and [Rodrigo] Bentancur have played a lot this year.

"It has been a juggling act for sure and that hasn't helped the team, hasn't helped the players and when you're facing the best you pay that price.

"We knew the challenge today was going to be a big one. We had a really young midfield with Lucas [Bergvall] and Archie and you're asking a massive task of them.

"Changing three of the back four, all of these kind of things logically tell you it's going to be a tough day. When you're facing the best team on such a massive occasion, it was always going to be a huge ask for us and it proved too much."