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2026-08-31 · Evening Standard

Tottenham triple transfer deal imminent as talks continue for Iliman Ndiaye

🔮 The Italian then added that anyone who wants to leave Spurs before the deadline will be allowed to. “ assertive

2026-09-04 · Evening Standard

Tottenham dealt fresh injury blow as Roberto De Zerbi issues two-man update

🔮 Kulusevski revealed earlier this week that he had returned to full-team training more than a year after he last played for Spurs during their 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in May 2025. assertive

2026-09-05 · Evening Standard

Three things we learned from Tottenham draw as new signings fail to solve familiar problem

🔮 Forest, meanwhile, will feel aggrieved not to have stolen the win after Neco Williams was adjudged to have handled the ball when bundling home on the goal line in the second-half. mixed

2026-09-05 · Evening Standard

Why £85m signing did not start for Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi makes Mykhailo Mudryk admission

🔮 Fernandes’ exclusion from the starting lineup prompted talk that he may have picked up an injury, with the former West Ham man having struggled for fitness since arriving in north London this summer. assertive

2026-09-10 · Evening Standard

Tottenham get huge injury boost with return of 'world-class' star 'very close'

🔮 Spurs have understandably been cautious with the 26-year-old, given the complicated nature of his injury, but there is hope that he will soon be available for selection. assertive

2026-09-12 · Evening Standard

Evann Guessand makes Crystal Palace decision after latest matchday squad no-show

🔮 The attacking duo were both set to play some part against Middlesbrough, with Sage’s comments supposedly acting as a wake-up call. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

The two things Roberto De Zerbi must do to avoid tough Tottenham questions

🔮 De Zerbi’s success on the south coast was short but sweet, helping the Seagulls qualify for the Europa League before disagreements over the club’s direction in the transfer market saw him leave for Marseille, a club whose volatility even De Zerbi could not stand up to. Given the relatively small sample size - he was only at the Amex Stadium for just under two seasons - the Italian left England as something of an enigma. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

Tottenham: Mohammed Kudus 'can start' against Liverpool as Roberto De Zerbi issues new fitness update

🔮 De Zerbi also admitted that James Maddison will not be fit enough to start, despite returning from a shoulder fracture against Everton over the weekend. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

London loan watch: Tottenham youngster scores screamer and Brentford defender breaks duck

🔮 With first impressions out of the way, focus will now turn to getting minutes and making an impact in a bid to impress their parent clubs and secure a first-team future. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

How Roberto De Zerbi hopes Tottenham dinner date will help end Anfield hoodoo

🔮 Spurs are expected to rotate, but after successive 0-0 draws, they are in need of some momentum. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Tottenham XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

🔮 Tottenham will be without Sandro Tonali and Pedro Porro for tonight’s trip to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, while outcast Richarlison remains frozen out after failing to secure a move away from the club. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi hopes dinner date will work wonders again on struggling Spurs

🔮 “Maybe I’m not objective with my players, but my opinion about my players is maybe different to your opinion. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Summer signing a 4/10 as £75m man fails to make impact

🔮 Martin Dubravka 5: Made a good save from Lewis Koumas, and there was nothing he could do about the goals. mixed

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Chelsea: Xabi Alonso reveals Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo injury latest in new update

🔮 We will wait till tomorrow.” mixed

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs Brentford: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

🔮 Alonso was then expected to confirm in his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon if Joao Pedro would be part of Chelsea’s squad against Brentford. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso responds to 'important' Chelsea change amid boardroom reshuffle

🔮 In a statement on Wednesday night, the Blues confirmed that Clearlake Capital would acquire the ownership interest of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, with minority owner Hansjorg Wyss retaining his 12.8 per cent stake in the club. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Why 'fall guy' Todd Boehly's Chelsea exit was to be expected

🔮 Boehly will be remembered as the fall guy for the carnival of chaos that took place in the first year of BlueCo’s ownership. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso issues verdict on Chelsea star ahead of Brentford reunion

🔮 The 36-year-old is, however, closing in on a return to fitness and could be asked to help remedy the west Londoners’ issues in midfield, with Moises Caicedo a doubt for tomorrow’s trip to the Gtech Community Stadium. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs Brentford: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

🔮 Xabi Alonso was then expected to confirm in his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon if Joao Pedro would be part of Chelsea’s squad against Brentford. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi reveals Sandro Tonali injury latest in new four-man Tottenham update

🔮 De Zerbi confirmed in his post-Liverpool press conference that Porro was back fit and will be in contention for minutes against Aston Villa. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi drops Luca Williams-Barnet hint as Tottenham wonderkid pushes to play

🔮 Williams-Barnett is considered one of the brightest talents to come out of Spurs’ academy in recent years, and made a lasting impression during the club’s pre-season tour this summer. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi knows talk is cheap in bid to turn Tottenham around

🔮 Roberto De Zerbi knows talk is cheap in bid to turn Tottenham around Roberto De Zerbi’s relentless show of positivity must soon produce points as favourable run begins Two weeks after returning from their summer holidays, pupils will have left school with their dreaded first homework assignment. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs Brentford: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

🔮 Xabi Alonso was then expected to confirm in his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon if Joao Pedro would be part of Chelsea’s squad against Brentford. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

🔮 Head coach Roberto De Zerbi will desperately want to head into an extended three-week international break with some momentum and knows his side have a good opportunity to kick-start their season by inflicting more pain on Aston Villa. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Tottenham waiting on £300m investment to click as pressure increases on Roberto De Zerbi

🔮 De Zerbi is still waiting for things to click, and he will have been frustrated with Jan Paul van Hecke’s performance against Aston Villa. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Harry Kane: Tottenham legend reveals why 'exceptional' England captain must win Ballon d'Or

🔮 Even Kane, despite breaking Tottenham’s all-time goalscoring record in 2023, could not surpass Allen’s single-season mark during his time at Spurs. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Vinai Venkatesham issues Roberto De Zerbi future update amid Tottenham struggles as PSR concern revealed

🔮 Speaking at the Fan Advisory Board meeting at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week, though, Venkatesham insisted he remained confident that De Zerbi will turn things around and added that he had seen signs of improvement since Spurs were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Brentford on the opening weekend. " assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Man City charges: Standard Sport name punishments after Premier League rule breach

🔮 One option I could see sending the right message would be to force the club's owners to sell — a vote of no confidence in them as fit and proper owners of a top-flight club on these shores for the way they flagrantly broke rules, and a reminder to other powerful owners to stick to them. But my favoured punishment would be a big enough points deduction to guarantee their relegation to the Championship, and a multi-window transfer embargo as well. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Injured Alex Scott withdraws from England squad as Bournemouth star faces months out

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2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo row takes new twist as Portugal FA wade in after Jorge Jesus statement

🔮 Ronaldo, who has scored 146 goals in 243 appearances for Portugal, soon after claimed in a cryptic social media post that he will “tell the truth” about his reasons for leaving the squad. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Have Tottenham already lost their dream Harry Kane successor?

🔮 While there will be a tinge of regret in letting Parrott leave, hindsight is a wonderful thing It is hard to see how Parrott would not make an impact for a Spurs side that has scored just two goals in their opening five league games this season. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Tottenham player apologises after celebrating huge Asian Games trophy win

🔮 Furthermore, I never intended to belittle or mock the efforts of those currently fulfilling their military service obligations or those who will do so in the future. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Tottenham winners and losers: Omar Marmoush confidence boost as defensive pair suffer injury scares

🔮 Rock bottom of the Premier League table and without a win from their first five league games, the pressure is slowly increasing on Roberto De Zerbi, and he will hope his players have come back re-energised after spending time with their respective countries. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Who are Populous? Tottenham lead ground designer appointed to explore opportunities surrounding London Stadium

🔮 Populous, the lead designer of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will work with the London Borough of Newham to “examine how the stadium and the wider campus could evolve into a leisure-led, mixed-use destination” and create “sustainable long-term value from the publicly owned site.” assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

What reception Oliver Glasner can expect on emotional Crystal Palace reunion

🔮 Glasner had been expected to take some time out to assess his options over the summer, so it came as a surprise when he took over at Nottingham Forest a week after his Palace contract expired. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Tottenham legend makes bold new season prediction after horror Roberto De Zerbi start

🔮 De Zerbi, who guided Tottenham to Premier League survival last season, still has plenty of internal backing, but he knows results will need to turn quickly if Spurs are to climb up the table. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Tottenham fans sent new Dejan Kulusevski warning as comeback draws closer

🔮 Kulusevski has been sidelined since May 2025 with a complicated kneecap injury that has seen him undergo two separate surgeries. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Alvaro Arbeloa confirms Antonee Robinson injury scare in three-man Fulham update

🔮 They travel to Portman Road in desperate need of three points, but could be without vice-captain Robinson after he picked up an ankle injury in training on Thursday. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Tottenham dealt blow as Roberto De Zerbi delivers four-man injury update for Manchester United clash

🔮 The north London club have endured a disastrous start to the season and are set to still be without their first-choice right-back. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Will Dejan Kulusevski play for Spurs this weekend? Roberto De Zerbi reveals latest

🔮 Roberto De Zerbi has said that Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the first-team squad for Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United as the playmaker closes in on a return to fitness after nearly a year and a half on the sidelines. mixed

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi issues latest on Tottenham star amid transfer rumours

🔮 Williams-Barnett is considered one of the brightest prospects to come out of Spurs’ academy in recent years and was the only youth player pictured in the club’s first-team squad photo at the start of the month. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

How returning Tottenham star can kickstart Roberto De Zerbi revolution

🔮 Dejan Kulusevski’s near year-and-a-half injury hell looks to be reaching its conclusion after Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the Swede will travel to Old Trafford as Tottenham return to action this weekend. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Tottenham XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

🔮 The defensive duo are both expected to be fit for Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford, though De Zerbi says there is an “emotional aspect” to consider with Van Hecke after his wife gave birth to twins this week. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Tottenham: How Roberto De Zerbi hopes Spain training camp will help improve squad morale

🔮 They will hope to change that against United, but De Zerbi has already taken steps to try to change the momentum around the club after an extended international break. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester United: Six 8/10's but Rodrigo Bentancur lets side down

🔮 Not much he could do about the goal he conceded. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Roberto De Zerbi reveals bizarre reaction to Rodrigo Bentancur red card in Tottenham draw

🔮 Spurs looked set to be punished for a wasteful performance when Bentancur was given his marching orders five minutes after Bryan Mbeumo’s 73rd-minute opener gave United the lead against the run of play. assertive

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

Liverpool vs Man City: Police confirm Anfield plan as hostile atmosphere awaits

🔮 Man City travel to Anfield this afternoon in what will be their first game since an independent commission found them guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons. mixed

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

What reception Oliver Glasner can expect on emotional Crystal Palace return

2026-10-12 · Evening Standard

Julien Stephan reveals Richard Kone plan after injury return as new QPR setback is confirmed

🔮 Read More “If he came on against West Ham and if he was able to play 20-25 (minutes), we can imagine he will be able to start,” Stephan said. assertive

2026-10-12 · Evening Standard

Dominic Solanke must repay Tottenham faith - or risk being left behind

🔮 Despite stealing in ahead of Lisandro Martinez to score a stoppage-time equaliser which lifted Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table, Solanke knew he could and probably should have had a hat-trick. assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Manor Solomon: Shakhtar Donetsk to reopen talks with Tottenham for compensation after £5m summer transfer

🔮 At the time, Shakhtar threatened legal action, believing Solomon had a market value of around €20million (£16.9m), and they are now set to reignite those discussions after the Israel international moved to West Ham this summer for an initial £5m fee. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi to repeat Marseille trick with surprise decision after Manchester United admission

🔮 Spurs are not back in action until they host Coventry City next Monday, and De Zerbi will hope to spend valuable time with his squad, who he admitted looked like a team for the first time against United. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Crystal Palace: The inside story of fascinating transfer saga as Pierre Sage has clear mission on Lyon return

🔮 This time, though, Palace will hope to leave with what they came for. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Spotted: Mykhailo Mudryk makes Chelsea return during Tottenham injury layoff

🔮 He will be ineligible to face his parent club when Spurs travel to Stamford Bridge next Saturday, even if fit. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

How Tottenham could sign red-hot striker with as many goals as Erling Haaland

🔮 Signed from Spurs in the summer for a fee that could rise to £20million, Lankshear has taken the Championship by storm this season, putting his former club on watch as they search desperately for a consistent source of goals. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Lisandro Martinez apologises for Manchester United transfer rant after Michael Carrick talks

🔮 Imposed sanctions will remain behind closed doors. assertive

2026-10-16 · Evening Standard

When is Roberto De Zerbi's press conference? Why Tottenham boss is not speaking on Friday

🔮 A summer transfer spend in excess of £300million has yet to bare fruit for De Zerbi, but his team were much improved against United and would comfortably have come away from Old Trafford with all three points had they shown more composure in front of goal. assertive

2026-10-16 · Evening Standard

Tottenham loanee explains 'no-brainer' Premier League transfer snub after sealing Bundesliga move

🔮 Moore, though, was always expected to leave on loan, with Cologne long-term admirers, and he sealed a move away shortly after Spurs secured an £85million deal for Brazilian winger Savio. assertive

2026-10-16 · Evening Standard

Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa sends clear message to disgruntled squad amid sack rumours: 'Believe'

🔮 Fail to beat Hull, and Arbeloa could be relieved of his duties just three months after taking over from Marco Silva in July. assertive

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