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The goals were pure Robbie Keane.

The first, timing his run to meet Darren Anderton's pass, jinking past former Spur Espen Baardsen in the Everton goal and slotting home. The second, he turns away from a flying challenge from Joseph Yobo and drills into the bottom corner from 20 yards.

Then the third, the winner and pièce de résistance, latching onto a clearance misjudged by Alan Stubbs, racing into the area, nutmegging Yobo before dinking over Baardsen.

Each goal greeting by the cartwheel celebration - each celebration pointing to the corner of the West Stand...

Speaking to us with Everton back in N17 this weekend, 23 years after that treble, Robbie, who scored 122 in 306 games for us in two spells, 2002-2011, told us why it now means so much...

"It was a memorable game, my first hat-trick for Spurs. It meant a lot, and my dad (Robbie Snr) was there. It was the last time he watched me live. When you watch the goals I scored, I ran to the corner to celebrate where he was in the box watching the game. It's something that stands out now, because it was his final game.

"I also remember I had a terrible toothache. You know when you've got toothache and you can feel the cold air blowing through your tooth? It was just horrible. So, I scored the hat-trick, then went upstairs (to a lounge at the Lane) for the Man of the Match presentation, and I got the award from, God bless him, Martin Chivers. I remember I was in terrible, terrible pain. My family were there, my mum, my uncle as well, they went back home and I went straight to the dentist. I had to get my tooth taken out! It was memorable on the pitch and it was memorable off the pitch in different ways, but a special time, a special moment."

Asked if it was one of the most emotional moments in his illustrious career, Robbie explained: "When I think about it now... obviously, at the time, it wasn't, but now, yes it would be, because he was sick then, and then what happened after (Robbie's dad passed away in March, 2003)... looking back now, it definitely would be.

"Honestly, my dad was my biggest supporter. He loved everything about me being a football player and, you know, people recognising me and asking for photographs and autographs. He loved all that, you know. That's why I never refused a photograph or an autograph from anybody, whether I'm busy or not busy, because I always remember his face when people used to ask. He was the proudest person ever."

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Wayne Burnett’s side have taken four points from their first two domestic games of the season but suffered a 2-0 defeat at Exeter City in the EFL Trophy in midweek.

The Rams have an almost identical record to us in the fledgling Premier League 2 table, their results including an astonishing 4-4 draw with West Bromwich Albion in their last home game at the end of August.

Tune in to SPURSPLAY just before kick-off at 7pm BST to watch the action live.

Regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Europe, Lucas already has 80 appearances in all competitions for us under his belt and 14 senior international caps for Sweden, including history-making appearances at this summer's World Cup - all at the age of 20.

Lucas said: "I think we're building something great here. It's an exciting time for the Club and that's why I'm happy to extend my contract.

"I'm always trying to achieve as much as possible, to be the best version of myself both on and off the pitch and I know this is the right place to do that.

"Personally, my goal is to produce more for the team - performances, goals and assists - to help as much as I can. I'm getting better every day in training and I'm looking forward to what will be a really good season ahead."

Sporting Director, Johan Lange, said: "Lucas is an outstanding young player with enormous potential and we are delighted that he has committed his future to the Club.

"From the moment he arrived, he has demonstrated not only his technical ability and intelligence on the pitch, but also the character we expect from our players.

"Lucas has a fantastic attitude to his work, he is eager to learn and improve every day, and he has become an important part of the group.

“This new contract is a reflection of our belief in Lucas and the role we see him playing both now and in the future of the Club."

Head Coach, Roberto De Zerbi, said: "Every day in training you can see Lucas' desire to learn, improve and push himself to the highest level.

"Lucas is brave, he wants responsibility and has the personality to play in big moments. He also understands that development is a process and he has shown a fantastic attitude towards working on the areas of his game where he can become even better.

"I believe his best football is still ahead of him and we want to give Lucas the platform to reach his full potential."

Born in Stockholm, Lucas began his career at IF Brommapojkarna (BP) in the Superettan, the second tier of Swedish football, and featured 11 times as BP gained promotion to the Allsvenskan in 2022.

His performances caught the eye of clubs across Europe but he opted to stay in Stockholm and join his brother, Theo, at Djurgarden. He progressed again during the 2023 season, playing 25 out of 30 games as his side finished fourth in Sweden’s top flight.

Signed from Djurgarden in February, 2024, before arriving in north London five months later, the midfielder made a superb start to his Spurs career with 45 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign - his performances capped off with a hat-trick of Player of the Season awards in May, 2025.

Lucas was there again at the start of his second season, featuring in the UEFA Super Cup in August, 2025, and scoring a memorable header in our 3-0 win at West Ham the following month. He added another 33 appearances to his tally in 2025/26.

In March, he was part of the Sweden team that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic play-off win against Poland. The midfielder then made history when he stepped off the bench against Tunisia in the finals, becoming the youngest Swedish player to appear at a World Cup. He featured as a substitute against Tunisia, Japan and the Netherlands before his first start came against France in the Round of 32.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match with the Toffees...

What time does the match start?

Kick-off on Saturday is at 5.30pm BST.

How can I watch the game?

Saturday’s match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

Live text and audio commentary will, as usual, be available via our Match Centre here on our official app and website.

We’ll also have video highlights across club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle.

What is the team news?

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Mykhailo Mudryk is out with an ankle injury, joining Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons on the sidelines.

James Maddison is back in the frame after missing our last three games with a shoulder problem.

Full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will be assessed, meanwhile, with the Head Coach telling SPURSPLAY that he doesn't want to take risks over their long-term fitness.

Christian Nørgaard remains out for Everton.

Who is the referee?

Saturday’s match will be refereed by Darren England, with Scott Ledger and Alex James serving as his assistants.

The fourth official will be Gavin Ward, with VAR duties handled by Paul Tierney and assistant Adam Nunn.

Which kit colours will the teams be wearing?

We’ll once again be wearing our 2026/27 home kit, featuring Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks, with our goalkeeper in pink.

Everton will change to green shirts, dark green shorts and green socks, with their keeper in light blue.

How can I get the matchday programme?

Another jam-packed edition of our official matchday programme will be on sale at Saturday’s game, including a main feature interview with summer signing Omar Marmoush and Roberto De Zerbi’s exclusive programme notes.

Be sure to pick up your copy from various points around the stadium at the game, or order online here for delivery direct to your door.

What will the weather be like?

It’s set to be dry and bright on Saturday with sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Temperatures should be around 21 degrees.

How can I get to the stadium for the game?

Supporters coming to watch Saturday’s game in person should take note of our travel advice bulletin here.

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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of our trip…

What time does the match start?

Kick-off on Sunday is at 2pm BST.

How can I watch the game?

This weekend’s match will be available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports WSL YouTube.

Video highlights will be posted on official club channels from four hours after the final whistle, with a full match replay available to watch on SPURSPLAY from 24 hours after the game.

Our Match Centre here on the official club website and app will bring you all the build-up plus live in-game text commentary and post-match reaction, ensuring you won’t miss a thing.

What is the team news?

Martin Ho will speak to media on Friday morning to provide the latest squad update ahead of our clash with Liverpool.

As for our long-term injuries, Jess Naz, Maite Oroz and Clare Hunt remain unavailable.

Who is the referee?

Adewunmi Soneye will take charge of Sunday’s game.

He will be assisted by Anthony Moore and Dora Jakab, with Oliver Mackey the fourth official.

Which kits will the teams be wearing?

As the home team, Liverpool will be in their usual all-red strip, with their goalkeeper in all-yellow.

We’ll be wearing our new away shirts – featuring a dark navy blue base with coloured patterns across the front – with navy shorts and navy socks.

Our goalkeeper will wear green.

What will the weather be like?

There’ll be sunny intervals but mostly overcast in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, with temperatures at around 19 degrees.

Our home game against Brighton has moved to Tuesday 29 December with a kick off time of 7.30pm UK.

Then our opening fixture in the New Year away to Manchester City will be on Sunday 3 January at 4.30pm UK and subsequent trip to Fulham three days later has a new kick-off time of 7.30pm UK.

A summary of the latest fixture changes can be found below...

Brighton (h) – moves to Tuesday 29 December, kick-off now 7.30pm UK – Sky Sports

Manchester City (a) – moves to Sunday 3 January, kick-off 4.30pm UK – Sky Sports

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game.

There is currently no downward escalator to the Victoria line at Tottenham Hale while a fault is fixed. Access to the platforms will be via a 100-step fixed staircase.

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Invalid badges can result in PCNs or vehicles being towed.

Supporters can stay up to date with the latest travel news via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk, and receive real-time updates via the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

Reminder – Regional Coach service available

Our Regional Coach service, operating from a number of destinations including routes within Spurs supporter heartlands, is available for all home matches.

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Stay up to date – Spurs Matchday Info on WhatsApp

You can stay up to date with important matchday information – including real-time travel updates – by following our Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

Simply click here or search for Spurs Matchday Info in your WhatsApp Updates section.

Stations

Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Saturday.

White Hart Lane

On the Weaver line, 7 services per hours are expected to call at White Hart Lane in each direction before the game, with 6 services in each direction afterwards. Services through this station operate between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

CLICK HERE to view the Weaver line northbound timetable...

CLICK HERE to view the Weaver line southbound timetable...

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Northumberland Park is also recommended for supporters heading to Liverpool Street after the game as it will have a higher train capacity than White Hart Lane.

The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Saturday:

Pre-match northbound: 9 trains per hour, including 2 Stansted Express services

Post-match northbound: 14 trains per hour, including 2 Stansted Express services

Pre-match southbound: 13 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Post-match southbound: 14 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable...

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services. Please note, there is currently no downward escalator to the Victoria line platforms at this station while a fault is fixed. Access to the platforms will be via a 100-step fixed staircase.

There will be 12 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale, including 4 Stansted Express trains each way. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Shuttle buses

The Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium.

The Piccadilly line is expected to operate with services every 2-3 minutes in both directions throughout the day, with no expected engineering works.

A regular service will be in operation at Alexandra Palace, with trains expected to call at the station with the following frequency:

Pre-match northbound – 6 trains per hour

Pre-match southbound – 7 trains per hour

Post-match northbound – 7 trains per hour

Post-match southbound – 7 trains per hour

CLICK HERE to book your place on a Shuttle Bus...

Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium. Both Lime and Forest operate around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

CLICK HERE to read our Bag Policy...

Controlled Parking Zone

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Haringey Council staff actively check Blue Badges at all games, and invalid badges can result in a Penalty Charge Notice or your vehicle being towed.

Please see here for further details.

Road closures

Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place.

TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted.

SPURSPLAY

The Scotland international, who joined us from Aston Villa this summer, is building on an excellent goalscoring campaign in the WSL last term, scoring 12 goals in total for the Villans, and has taken no time to bring that clinical edge in a Spurs shirt.

Slotting home her first goal in the first half, capitalising on some lovely build-up play from Signe Gaupset and Cathinka Tandberg, our number 16 then curled home a sumptuous second from the edge of the box 16 minutes from time, subsequently winning the league’s and Club’s Player of the Match award for the fixture.

When making a first competitive appearance in a new team, many players couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to their new fanbase, however, Kirsty remains humble – feeling she still has so much more to show.

“I'm harsh on myself, I didn't have the best game,” she told us, speaking after the game at Brisbane Road. “I was just happy to see the two goals go in but it was all thanks to the teammates around me.

“They put in really good balls for me. Signe [Gaupset], so happy to play with her, she's such a good player and she deserved that goal as well, but hopefully we can build on that as a team and obviously thanks to the fans for coming.

“I'm very much a team player, but I saw the gap open [for her second goal] and I just thought I'd hit it, but very happy and pleased it went in. I’m just happy with the three points and very proud of the team.”

This article continues in full below and has been taken from an exclusive interview with Kirsty in the first edition of our Matchday Programme.

Kirsty has certainly had time to bed in to her new surroundings after joining us from Villa in mid-June, having the opportunity to undertake a full pre-season to get to know her team-mates and coaching staff.

Arriving as early as June to be part of our very first day of pre-season training and included in the squad that travelled to Spain for a 12-day performance camp last month, the 28-year-old has had plenty of opportunities to embed into her new environment and she feels that is already showing.

“It’s actually gone better than I thought,” she added. “I was very nervous on the first two days, but then I just got welcomed and I felt like I was part of a big family already - that was thanks to all the players and even all the new ones who were integrated as well.

“I came in, I knew what the standards were and it was a very high tempo from the first day. We've been challenged, been pushed to our limits by Martin [Ho] and the staff but I think we're all really connected - on and off the pitch - now. So, I think we've got a lot of good relationships and we’re excited to all put that together today.”

We all know what the forward will bring to the team on the pitch – her goalscoring touch, explosive pace and dynamic movement to cause chaos among the opposition team.

However, what has caught our eye in her first few months has been off the pitch, taking a young group of players under her wing and being a role model for them when they step up to the first-team environment.

Regularly playing card games with Heidi Hills, Jhanaie Pierre and Sophie Jackson in their downtime in Spain, providing company during breakfast and lunch or just being a support network for the youngsters – these are all elements Kirsty wanted to bring that she didn’t experience when breaking through at a young age.

“I'm definitely a role model now,” she smiled. “I'm probably one of the most experienced players in the team now, which I'm not used to, so I've just come in and made sure I've looked after the young ones in every club I've been to.

“When I was younger, I didn't have an older player really look after me when I was younger, so I just want to make sure the young ones in our team never have that feeling because it's not nice and you don't get the best out of yourself.

“They're a good laugh as well, they're entertaining to be able to train with because they obviously want someone to look up to, so I try to help them out with that. For example, Jhanaie, she's obviously an up-and-coming great player, she's a similar position to me, so I always help her out as well.

“You can see the young, talented ones in the group and tell they have so much potential, so I just want to make sure I can help them get the best out of themselves.”

Having racked up 125 appearances in England’s top flight across her spells with Manchester United and Villa, Kirsty has seen the growth of the competition and this season is set to be one of the most exciting yet.

One of the most notable changes is the expansion from 12 to 14 WSL teams, with three WSL 2 sides stepping up, and our number 16 feels this campaign could be even more competitive, especially with the array of overseas talent that has made the switch to England this summer.

“There's so much more talent now, world-class talent that are coming in and they want to play in the WSL, so it's going to be exciting to be able to play against that,” she added. “It's going to be one of the toughest seasons yet, but a very exciting one.

“We’ve got a lot of talented players on our team and that will just obviously attract more fans, plus a lot of the teams are now playing in their main stadiums, so that's something we never got to do when we were younger.”

Our 2026/27 campaign got off to the perfect start with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United at Brisbane Road at the weekend thanks to a brace from debutant Kirsty Hanson and midfielder Signe Gaupset also finding the back of the net.

The attention now turns to this weekend’s clash on Merseyside as we take on Gareth Taylor’s side at St Helens Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm UK time).

Watch | Key highlights from our win over West Ham

Martin Ho and the squad were straight back to work at our Enfield training base as we look to build on our impressive three points earned in our season opener.

Check out the latest photographs from Hotspur Way in the gallery below...

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