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Tottenham have a busy season ahead as the Lilywhites seek more trophy success.

Thomas Frank has been backed to bring glory to Tottenham in his first season as head coach after an excellent start.

It was announced that Joe Lewis’ family do not want to sell Tottenham ahead of a £100m cash boost that will see Frank have more money to play with in January.

Frank‘s side have already started planning for transfers, with Julian Brandt the latest to be linked to Tottenham.

However, ahead of a busy December period, Tottenham have been impacted by the Premier League’s latest update.

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Premier League fixture rescheduling leaves Tottenham in the dark

It was announced on 15 October that Spurs have had three Premier League games moved in December.

However, the Premier League made a promise on their official website in June that on or around 15 October, Tottenham’s fixtures from December to January would be locked in.

This included games from match week 14-24, but only Tottenham’s match week 14,15 and 16 fixtures have been confirmed.

Tottenham have not received any update about their games in late December or January, ahead of a congested period that will need to be navigated carefully.

The lack of transparency will not help Tottenham fans in the slightest, given they need to make arrangements well in advance.

Tottenham’s midfield area may struggle in winter

The winter period is always the busiest time of year for any club, as Spurs also have crucial Champions League fixtures against the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt as well as domestic games.

With AFCON also being played through December and January, Pape Sarr will most likely be travelling with Senegal, as Tottenham will be another man light in midfield after Yves Bissouma’s nasty injury.

James Maddison’s long-term injury will keep him out until after the winter period, as Frank and Spurs may need to wrap the likes of Joao Palhinha and Lucas Bergvall in cotton wool.

The Premier League should stand by what they promised ahead of the season and ensure both the club and its supporters are given plenty of advanced warning for these inevitable fixture changes.

Thomas Frank will have seen worse international breaks while managing a football club.

Tottenham have started well under Frank, as the coach will be delighted to hear the impressive performances of some of his players over the international break.

Pedro Porro has been in red-hot form for Spain, as he is seen as key to any chance of Tottenham’s success this year, with Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons displaying quality for the Netherlands.

Unfortunately, Yves Bissouma was stretchered off the field while on international duty, with the midfielder’s Spurs career seeming all but over.

Djed Spence earned his second call-up to the England squad and has drawn positive attention from another former Three Lions defender in Micah Richards.

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Micah Richards stunned by Djed Spence’s versatility for England

Spence has impressed while away for England, as the versatile Tottenham defender seems an appealing choice for Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel played Spence in multiple positions against Wales and Latvia, and Richards couldn’t help but praise the Tottenham man while speaking on The Rest Is Football.

“I think Spence played left-back, one game played right-back, really good one-on-one defending, technically good, can go forward.

“I think he’s done himself well. In that position as well, there are so many: Trent [Alexander-Arnold], Reece James and [Tino] Livramento.”

In the 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday, Spence registered three tackles – only Elliot Anderson (four) had more – while also registering a clearance and an interception.

Spence’s 93 per cent pass accuracy was also very high and his 107 touches were bettered only by – against – Anderson with 150.

Not only that, Spence also showed what he is capable of in an attacking sense with one shot.

While there’s no doubt Spence has done himself a world of good for his World Cup 2026 ambitions, he’s also proved a point to his Tottenham boss.

Spence ready to cement himself in Spurs side over Destiny Udogie

Since getting back to full fitness under Frank, Destiny Udogie has impressed at Tottenham once again, after a rollercoaster season last campaign.

The Italian is a natural left-back, and with Porro a staple in the Tottenham team sheet, Spence’s main competition is Udogie.

It helps that Tottenham are progressing in both the Carabao Cup and Champions League, as more games are available to the pair.

However, after Spence’s England performances, it would be a shock not to see his name in the starting lineup when Tottenham play Aston Villa on Sunday.

Tottenham could be the landing destination for Bournemouth gem Antoine Semenyo in an upcoming transfer window.

Semenyo emerged as a Tottenham target in the summer as Thomas Frank looked to add attacking depth to his newfound squad.

Links lasted until deadline day, but Semenyo didn’t join Tottenham and has continued his electric form at Bournemouth.

Spurs instead moved for Xavi Simons in a blockbuster move from RB Leipzig to link up with fellow summer addition Mohammed Kudus.

The Lilywhites could still make a swoop for Semenyo as Jamie O’Hara continues to push for a big-money deal with the Cherries.

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Jamie O’Hara urges Tottenham to sign Antoine Semenyo

Tottenham fans really want Semenyo to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after a magic start to the Premier League campaign.

The 25-year-old has contributed to nine goals in seven games for the Cherries after netting 13 and assisting six last time around.

The Lilywhites could benefit from this sort of output, with Kudus registering the most goal involvements with five in North London.

Hope of signing the Ghana international have been aided by a £100million cash injection from ENIC in recent weeks.

Speaking live via talkSPORT on 16 October, O’Hara has urged his former club to utilise these funds to bring in Semenyo from Bournemouth.

He said: “I’d love him at Spurs. I think they should go all out for him.

“When they come out and talk about an injection of £100m into Spurs. I think Spurs is an amazing club for him, a massive football club, a brilliant stadium and amazing facilities.

Semenyo could transform Tottenham

The Lilywhites already have excellent attacking depth with the likes of Simons, Kudus, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert.

These five are currently nowhere near the performance level of Semenyo based on what we’ve seen so far this campaign.

The Ghanaian has started the season with a bang and doesn’t look like slowing down anytime soon under Andoni Iraola.

His injection of raw pace and powerful finishing ability could prove to be devastating for the North London club moving forward.

Joe Lewis and ENIC need to take the chance and sign Semenyo before he becomes a true Premier League superstar.

Tottenham are back in action on home soil this weekend when they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Spurs were held 1-1 by Wolves in their most recent match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 27 September.

Aston Villa will provide tough opposition for Tottenham, who are seven games without defeat in all competitions.

Another sell-out is expected in North London, but Spurs have shared an announcement that all those attending the fixture will have to pay attention to.

A number of services cancelled or disrupted on Sunday

There are various ways of getting to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but that is assuming there is no disruption.

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Unfortunately for those attending this weekend’s match, a number of services have either been cancelled or disrupted.

As per the announcement on Tottenham’s official website on Wednesday, Northumberland Park station will be closed on Sunday.

Greater Anglia service users will have to use Tottenham Hale, with those services substantially reduced as only two train per hour will run between Liverpool Street and Waltham Cross.

No Greater Anglia services will operate north of Waltham Cross, meanwhile, with rail replacement bus services in operation towards Hertford East and Stanstead Airport.

There will also be rail replacement bus services between Edmonton Green and Cheshunt.

Where do Tottenham rank among highest average attendances?

Fresh on the back of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being packed out for the NFL, it will be a similar story when Villa visit this weekend.

Spurs have averaged 60,955 fans for home league matches this season, which is the third-highest in the Premier League.

West Ham, by virtue of having a slightly bigger stadium, sit second on that list with 62,459.

Manchester United top the list with an average of 73,965 home fans for their league matches this season.

That means Spurs attract more home fans than Liverpool (60,371), Arsenal (60,155) and Manchester City (52,249).

Let’s hope the disruption does not prove too troublesome for those Spurs fans attending this latest league fixture.

Tottenham may face a significant decision regarding Jamie Donley in the upcoming transfer window.

The 20-year-old joined Stoke City on loan in the summer and has since featured five times for them in the Championship and Carabao Cup.

Spurs sent Donley and Ashley Phillips to the bet365 Stadium in the hopes of furthering their development, but things haven’t gone to plan so far.

On the other hand, Yang Min-Hyeok’s influence at Portsmouth is increasing, and the North London outfit should look to make changes in the coming months regarding their loanee.

Tottenham will have many suitors for Jamie Donley if opportunities at Stoke City limited

Donley has done enough to get more chances at Stoke this season, John Wenham says.

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The Lilywhites Rose owner feels the Northern Irishman should be ahead of Bae Jun-ho in the pecking order for the number 10 role at the Potters.

If the young playmaker’s situation at the Staffordshire outfit doesn’t change, it wouldn’t be surprising to see other clubs line up for his services in the winter transfer window, leaving the North London outfit with a decision on whether they want to recall him.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham said: “I think the stats start to speak for themselves. Donley’s had about 50 minutes in the number 10 role this season and has an assist to his name. The guy they’ve put in there has had about 11 games and has got one assist to his name. So I’m not sure how much more he can do, really.”

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Wenham added: “He will be working hard, he’ll be scoring high on the distance run in, the long distance run, pressing from the front. But if he isn’t going to give him an opportunity, then when the January transfer window comes around, I’m sure there’ll be many, many other clubs looking to snap him up.”

Donley is one of the wonderkids to watch out for at Spurs, but his development is arguably being hampered at Stoke.

Jamie Donley has big challenge to secure Spurs future

Thomas Frank has Xavi Simons at his disposal after his move from RB Leipzig in the summer, and the Netherlands international will surely play a key role in N17 for years to come.

The 22-year-old has had a mixed start to life at Tottenham, but he’s someone who possesses a lot of quality, which will surely come to the fore sooner rather than later.

Donley will have to compete with Simons at the North London outfit, and that wouldn’t be an ideal scenario for the Northern Ireland international.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the attacking-midfielder continue to spend time away from Spurs in the upcoming seasons, with competition at an all-time high.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is not just a stadium; it’s an experience.

The sheer glory of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has even had Arsenal taking notes from long-standing rivals.

Since it officially opened in April 2019, it has hosted the club’s football games, concerts, and Tottenham could now welcome the Super Bowl to North London.

With the future looking bright, it seems that Tottenham have only scratched the surface of their stadium’s potential.

How to get to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by car

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is located in North London, Tottenham, around 18 miles from Central London. You can type the postcode N17 OBX into your satnav to secure driving directions.

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If you are travelling from outside North London, the closest motorway to the stadium is the M1, which you can then slip onto the A406 (North Circular Road).

Travelling fans can also use the M25 to access the A10 (Great Cambridge Road) and reach the A406 as well as the stadium.

As there is no public car park at the stadium, which is also within a large Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), fans are advised to use public transport to reach the destination.

How to get to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by public transport

Travelling by public transport to the stadium is the easiest and most advised route for fans and visitors.

Indeed, White Hart Lane train station is a five-minute walk from the stadium and is fully accessible. Meanwhile, the stadium is served by three other stations.

These include Northumberland Park, which is around a 10-minute walk, Tottenham Hale, which is a 25-minute walk, and, if fans are keen to get their steps in, Seven Sisters, where fans can access the overground and Victoria line, is a 30-minute walk from the stadium or approximately 3,000 steps.

Furthermore, visitors can also travel to the stadium by bus before and after events, including the 259, 279, 349, 149, and W3, with the latter two providing a 24-hour daily service as well as the N279, which runs only at night.

In addition to this, the stadium currently provides a free pre-booked shuttle bus service for supporters, which operates three hours before and two hours after the match.

This service provides transport between the stadium and Alexandra Palace and Wood Green stations.

Therefore, whether to see Mohammed Kudus shine for Tottenham or if travelling to watch your favourite artist play, there’s a mode of transport for everyone.

Daniel Levy may have now left Tottenham, but the former chairman’s actions continue to have an impact on the North London club.

Levy officially departed Tottenham at the start of September, ending his long run at Spurs.

For many of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful, it was a relief, with the chairman proving to be a highly controversial figure.

Levy’s competence on the transfer front at Tottenham was often questioned, with Spurs having a terrible time in the businessman’s last full season at the North London club.

Now, despite leaving Tottenham well over a month ago, his previous actions could still have dire consequences when Aston Villa arrive on Sunday.

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Morgan Rogers has an excellent record against Tottenham

One of Tottenham’s targets in the summer was Morgan Rogers.

The Aston Villa winger had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, which saw him pick up 30 goal contributions in all competitions.

As a result, the attacker is now a seasoned England international, and while he might not have had the best start to the new campaign, he is still a threat.

With Villa travelling to Tottenham on Sunday, Rogers will be aiming to get his first Villa goal of the season, and considering his record against Spurs, he has an excellent chance.

In the three matches he has played against the North London side, he has netted twice and also picked up two assists.

However, if Tottenham had simply brought Rogers in the summer, they would not have had to deal with this threat.

There is an argument to be had that Levy was a major factor as to why Rogers didn’t go to Tottenham.

Now, this could come back to haunt Spurs, in what is already predicted to be a close game.

If the attacker continues his form against Tottenham, the hosts are surely set for another defeat, and this could have been avoided if Levy had just brought the winger.

Thomas Frank missing numerous threats against Aston Villa

Alongside Rogers, there have been plenty of players for Spurs who have provided a significant threat during this fixture.

Traditionally, Heung-min Son was Spurs’ go-to man against Villa, with the winger picking up 13 goal contributions in the 12 matches he had played against the Birmingham outfit.

On top of this, Dominic Solanke has an excellent record against Villa, netting four times in seven matches.

However, Thomas Frank will be without these stars, due to them moving on or simply being injured, which is set to add to further difficulty to the fixture.

Everything Tottenham fans need to know about Fabio Paratici – From FIFA ban to North London return

Tottenham have confirmed the return of Fabio Paratici after over two years away from the club.

The Lilywhites’ former managing director of football has been out in the wilderness since his first stint in N17 drew to a close, but he is now back as a key player at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Paratici has been linked with a Tottenham return for several weeks, but it has finally now been announced and confirmed.

Daniel Levy’s departure has sparked plenty of change at Spurs of late, but the move to bring Paratici back in sees the return of a familiar face for many of the fanbase.

Fabio Paratici’s new role at Tottenham

Paratici completed some impressive transfer business at Tottenham during his first stint in their boardroom, and they will be hoping to see a repeat of that this time around.

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The North London outfit confirmed his arrival on their official website, where they also explained the restructure that has taken place as a result.

Paratici’s arrival has coincided with a promotion for Johan Lange, and the pair will now work together as co-sporting directors.

The duo will oversee a vast array of departments at the club, from player pathways to recruitment, and much more.

Paratici’s career so far

Paratici’s first stint at Tottenham was likely the first time that many English fans had heard of the transfer chief, but his career in football has stretched far beyond that one particular spell.

The 53-year-old enjoyed a playing career in the Italian lower leagues and had spells with the likes of Sassuolo and Palermo during the late 1990s.

He retired in 2004 and quickly took up a role as the head of scouting for Sampdoria, one of Italy’s most historic and iconic clubs.

From there, he moved to Juventus, where he spent 11 years working as their sporting director before his move to Spurs in June 2021.

Paratici’s most notable signings for Spurs include the likes of club captain Cristian Romero, and the influential Dejan Kulusevski.

Paratici has just returned from a FIFA ban

Perhaps the most notable part of Paratici’s career so far was the FIFA ban that resulted in his decision to step down from his previous role at Spurs.

The Italian was handed a 30-month worldwide ban from football by FIFA back in 2023, as he was punished for his role in financial irregularities that had taken place during his time at Juventus.

He has been out of football for over two-and-a-half years since that restriction was imposed, although he has been assisting Tottenham in an unofficial consultancy role of late.

However, he is now back for good, and his return is certainly an exciting development for Spurs and their fans, given the success that he enjoyed there previously.

Tottenham have become shrouded in speculation following the departure of Daniel Levy.

There have been plenty of discussions regarding a potential takeover in the coming months, despite the insistence from the Lewis family that the club is not for sale.

Joe Lewis and Co. boosted the Tottenham coffers with a fresh injection of £100million recently, which could help fund another spending spree in the January transfer window.

Thomas Frank will be hoping to add more quality to his squad at first-team level, but it is in the youth ranks where the Lilywhites have been excelling with their business of late.

Jacob Collins-Fay deal may not be the end of Tottenham youth additions

Tottenham completed the signing of Jacob Collins-Fay from Leyton Orient last week, with the 15-year-old moving across London after catching the eye of the academy scouts.

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The 15-year-old has been announced as a Spurs player, with Austen Ball also joining the youth ranks recently from Luton Town.

The Lilywhites are clearly making a conscious investment into their academy setup, and have used their reputation to be able to capture some of the most impressive young talents from the surrounding area.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Collins-Fay may not be the last of the young talents to come through the door in the coming weeks.

“Collins-Fay is someone they’ve known at Leyton Orient for a couple of years,” Wenham said.

“Tottenham have been watching the versatile midfield player. It’s normal for this age group. You’re making decisions about who’s going to be off for scholarships, and if you’re lacking in certain positions, you’ll cast your eye out elsewhere.

“It’s about who you can bring in that’s better than what you’ve got and that kind of thing. So we may even see a few more additions over the coming weeks and months ahead.”

Youth investment is hugely positive for Spurs

Luca Williams-Barnett looks set to be the latest Tottenham starlet to break through into the first team, as he continues to make a name for himself in Premier League 2.

The 17-year-old appears set to follow in the footsteps of Mikey Moore, who burst onto the scene at senior level during the previous campaign, and now finds himself on loan at Rangers.

The likes of Ball and Collins-Fay could easily be the next generation of talent who make it at the top level, and for that reason, the importance of investing in your youth teams simply cannot be underestimated.

Tottenham clearly have a plan in place to strengthen their various age group teams, and it would be no surprise to see it pay off in a few years.

Tottenham are set to take on Aston Villa on Sunday as Thomas Frank looks to continue Spurs’ good form after the international break.

Up against a struggling Aston Villa side, a tight game is expected for Tottenham.

On top of this, Thomas Frank is looking to pick up his first victory against Unai Emery, with the Dane yet to beat the Aston Villa manager.

Now, with the match closing in, Tottenham Hotspur News has highlighted everything you need to know about the game.

Rain expected for Tottenham vs Aston Villa

After Leeds against Tottenham was disrupted by Storm Amy, it appears the warm days of the summer are gone.

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Ahead of the Villa showdown, the Met Office on 15 October is predicting another unpleasant day on Sunday.

Dark clouds are expected, with the chance of precipitation reaching as high as 70 per cent throughout the day.

Temperature-wise, Sunday should see a high of 15 degrees, and could dip to as low as 13 degrees after the match.

Tickets information for Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Currently, it is unknown how many tickets are available for Tottenham’s upcoming match.

Their official website still allows those who are members to check the availability, but it does not confirm how many are still up for sale if you do not have this.

In comparison, Aston Villa have sold out their away allocation for the match.

The Birmingham outfit was given 3,038 tickets, which should help create a good atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Guide for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

For those fans who are visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time, there is plenty of important travel information to know about.

For those travelling by car, there is no immediate parking available outside of the stadium for supporters, with a Controlled Parking Zone in operation on matchdays.

White Hart Lane Railway Station is the nearest train station to the ground, being just a few minutes away on foot.

There is also the Northumberland Park Station, which is highlighted as the best option for away fans.

The station is around a 10-minute walk away, and is on the side of the stadium where the away supporters are held.