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Thomas Frank says 'everyone should be ready' after Tuesday night's draw at Newcastle as he prepares to face his former club Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

Skipper Cuti Romero made a spectacular return from suspension in the 2-2 draw at St. James' Park with regular central defensive partner Micky de ven fully fit but rested after a busy run of matches and minutes - Kevin Danso impressed in Micky's place alongside Cuti and was named Player of the Match by Sky Sports.

Asked if there were any issues after Newcastle at his pre-match press conference at Hotspur Way on Thursday afternoon, Thomas reported: "No, everyone from the Newcastle game should be ready."

Thomas was later asked if there were updates on Deki Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke - Deki hasn't featured all season due to a knee injury, Dominic has made just three substitutes appearances, the last back in August, due to an ankle problem. "When they are ready to really be close to being involved in the squad, then I will give more information," he said.

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Jess Naz is targeting a strong end to 2025 as we return to action after the final international window of the year – and first up is the visit of Aston Villa to Brisbane Road on Sunday.

Boasting a strong record at home this term, losing just once in seven games in all competitions, the Villans will be our final test at home of the calendar year – tickets still available to buy – as we look to go four WSL games unbeaten on home turf for the first time since the 2021/22 campaign.

“It’s good to have everyone back now and I’m just ready to get back to it, get another win and put on a strong performance for our fans,” she told us.

“We’ve now got a nice block of games where we can just focus on the last three games of the year. Obviously one of them is a quarter-final in the cup, so a big chance for us to progress even further in that competition and play against top teams – that’s what we want to be doing so we can challenge ourselves.”

Reflecting on the season to date, she added: “We’ve made massive progress. If you look at the first batch of the season already then, we’ve hit a lot of the goals from last season so we want to keep pushing for more.

“We’re certainly not a finished product and we still have a lot way to go, but this is just the beginning of something really good for us.”

Our last home game saw us record our highest-ever WSL attendance at Brisbane Road and the 24-year-old is keen to put on one final key performance this weekend.

“They have been massive,” she said, talking about the impact of the supporters this term. “This season, in particular, the support has been awesome, obviously a record-breaking crowd at Brisbane Road last time out against Arsenal.

“The fans have just been growing and growing and I always feel like they are our 12th player on the pitch, cheering us on and getting us through the games. We owe it to the supporters to put on a performance for them and we’ll continue to do our best for them.”

Guglielmo Vicario has been shortlisted for the Premier League's Save of the Month award for the second consecutive month after his late stop to deny Chelsea's Joao Pedro on 1 November.

The Italy international made eight saves from the nine shots on target in the 1-0 London derby defeat and his final one to keep out the forward from close range in added time is the one shortlisted.

Vic is up against four other goalkeepers for the monthly prize - Liverpool's Giori Mamardashvili, Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez is twice nominated, Alphonse Areola and Everton's Jordan Pickford.

Richarlison has been nominated for the Premier League's Guinness Goal of the Month award for November.

The Brazil international's superb long-range lob against Arsenal is one of the eight strikes shortlisted across last month.

Our league top scorer was back amongst the goals in November with three in all competitions and his 40-yard stunner to catch David Raya off his line was the pick of the bunch.

Watch | Richy's lob in the north London derby

It marks the second time our number nine has been nominated for this award this season after his scissor kick against Burnley in August.

There is competition for November's prize with Manchester United's Amad Diallo, Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, Crystal Palace's Yeremy Pino, Bournemouth's Tyler Adams, Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Fulham's Harry Wilson all nominated as well.

To win the award, Richy will need your help. Please show your support by voting for him before 1pm on Friday 12 December via the link below.

New for this season, our Official Matchday Programme brings fans a collection of photos sourced from a deep dive into our Mirrorpix photography archive, most of which have never been seen before.

We'll bring you a taster of the gallery here on tottenhamhotspur.com...

Next up, a special featuring Steve Perryman, our all-time record appearance maker with a staggering 854 between 1969-86, captain, leader and legend with two FA Cups, two League Cups and two UEFA Cups to his name...

Above - En route to FA Cup glory in 1981, Steve gets his message across to his team-mates to concentrate during our fifth-round victory over Coventry City.

This Saturday we host Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a 3pm kick-off. If you’re attending, please read our travel update ahead of planning your journey to the stadium.

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

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, 5 services are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before the game, with 7 services due in both directions afterwards. Services 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 northbound Weaver line timetable...

CLICK HERE to view the southbound Weaver line 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 evening:

Pre-match northbound: 8 trains per hour

Post-match northbound: 11 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Pre-match southbound: 11 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Post-match southbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

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

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

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. Alternatively, Piccadilly Line services are expected to be considerably less busy, and can be easily accessed from Wood Green via the stadium’s free shuttle bus service.

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. Alternatively, Piccadilly Line services are expected to be considerably less busy, and can be easily accessed from Wood Green via the stadium’s free shuttle bus service.

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.

The Great Northern line will operate 8 northbound and 6 southbound trains per hour through Alexandra Palace before the match, and 6 northbound and 7 southbound trains per hour afterwards.

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.

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.

We will be highlighting the incredible work of our charity partner Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice during Saturday’s Premier League match against Brentford.

Noah's Ark supports babies, children, and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, in North and Central London – helping them to make the most of every day.

Arabella, one of many children supported by the incredible team at Noah’s Ark, will be walking out alongside the players as mascot on the day. Arabella’s family have been supported by Noah’s Ark since January following her diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic B-Cell Leukaemia. The family are all passionate Spurs fans and regularly visit The Ark, where Arabella particularly enjoys the soft play area alongside her two sisters Amelia and Isabel.

Please give Arabella a huge show of support as she enters the pitch alongside her heroes.

Additionally, fans attending the game will be able to support Noah’s Ark’s vital work by donating via volunteer fundraisers located within the stadium concourses. Volunteers will be positioned at Level 2 in the South Stand and in our premium areas in West Quarter Level 3 and East Quarter Level 3.

Sophie Andrews OBE, CEO of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, and deeply grateful for their generosity in giving one of our families a truly unforgettable experience.”

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice has been our official charity partner since 2016, working with the Club to provide memorable experiences for the families it supports.

One such family visited our Training Centre earlier this year to meet with our Men’s First-Team players and Thomas Frank. Last summer, we were proud to once again support Noah’s Ark’s annual golf day, with four of our legends – Ossie Ardiles, Pat Jennings, Paul Miller and Micky Hazard – representing the Club and helping raise £100k for the charity.

Our partnership with the charity also saw the Club help raise funds to build its dedicated hospice building The Ark, which opened in 2019.

Cristian Romero has claimed your HSBC Player of the Match after his outstanding captain's contribution to secure a battling 2-2 draw at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday night.

Cuti, back from serving a one-match suspension, led by example and delivered when it mattered most with his two late goals - a first-ever career brace - seeing us twice recover from going a goal behind to bring a point back to north London.

Making the long trip to St James' Park, a difficult away ground for us in recent seasons, we fell behind to Bruno Guimaraes' strike on 71 minutes but hit back seven minutes later when the centre-back stooped low to bravely put his head on Mo Kudus' cross and send his diving header past Aaron Ramsdale.

Watch - Romero's diving header

When the home side were awarded a penalty following a VAR review - after Rodrigo Bentancur was adjudged to have brought down Dan Burn at a corner - and Anthony Gordon put the Magpies 2-1 up with four minutes of normal time remaining it looked as though we'd leave the north east empty handed.

With time running out, as the clock ticked deep into the nine minutes of stoppage time, we needed a moment of inspiration and our skipper duly delivered with an audacious overhead kick to restore parity in the 95th minute. As Ramsdale punched Mathys Tel's corner high into the night sky, the Argentine - who found himself on the floor - sprung up into action and sent in an acrobatic attempt that nestled into the bottom corner.

You could see what it meant to our leader when he passionately grabbed the Spurs badge and looked up to acknowledge the travelling Spurs supporters high up in the away end as he celebrated with his team-mates.

Alongside his first Premier League goals of the campaign at one end, the Argentina international also contributed at the back with six duels won, five clearances, five possession wins and three tackles to cap a superb all-round display.

We can confirm that our Under-18s will host Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the FA Youth Cup at Stevenage’s Lamex Stadium on Tuesday 16 December, kick-off 7pm UK.

Tickets are available in advance via Stevenage’s ticketing website. They can also be purchased at the turnstiles on the night.

Both teams, along with all clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship, enter the tournament at this stage.

Should the tie be level after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will be played to determine who advances to round four.

Further to this, our Under-18 Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa, previously scheduled for Saturday 13 December, has been postponed, with a new date to be confirmed in due course.

Additionally, we have been drawn away to Bristol City in the quarter-finals of the Under-18 Premier League Cup.

Details on the scheduling of this match will be confirmed at a later date.

Highlights | Dramatic Under-18s north London derby ends all square