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Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Evertonpublished at 08:44 BST
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This is absolutely massive for Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi. First and foremost, though, he needs to take a bit of responsibility for his side's poor results.
He blamed the Spurs strikers after their 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest, but at least he has got some in his squad.
I just find it wild that in a billion-dollar industry, which football is now, Everton got themselves in a position where they let Beto leave, knowing there was a possibility that Folarin Balogun might fail his medical and without having anyone else lined up.
Could they still go to Spurs and nick something? Absolutely. I am still not sure whether Tottenham being at home counts as an advantage.
But this game has a draw written all over it, and is actually an easy game to predict.
Spurs are a 'law of averages' team, or at least that's the way I see it. Eventually they have to score and eventually they have to win too, but I don't see both things happening this weekend.
Tottenham v Everton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:36 BST 11 September
19:36 BST 11 September
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
Everton look to continue their unbeaten start visiting a Tottenham side yet to win in the Premier League this season.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into their meeting in north London.
When Spurs faced Everton in their final match of last season, they needed to win to stay in the division. A 43rd-minute goal by on-loan midfielder Joao Palhinha proved decisive as Tottenham finished in 17th for a second successive season.
Since relegation was avoided in dramatic fashion, Spurs have spent a net total of about £160m in the summer transfer window on 10 players. Their return so far has been a solitary point, and that arguably fortuitous in its arrival after their goalless draw at Nottingham Forest last Saturday.
Forest wing-back Neco Williams had what would have been a match-winning goal ruled out for handball after a VAR review to save Tottenham from opening with three defeats.
Roberto de Zerbi's side are one of only two Premier League teams yet to score a goal, along with Aston Villa, and Tottenham are creating few real chances. Only Villa, who have managed just one shot on target this season, and promoted Hull City, have lower expected goals totals so far.
That can be partly explained by De Zerbi's ongoing search to settle on his preferred starting line-up. He has made eight changes to the starting XI in the Premier League this season, the most of any manager and Spurs' joint-most in the first three games of a campaign in the competition.
Everton made just one change when they continued their unbeaten start to the season by scoring a 96th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Manchester United last weekend, with Brennan Johnson replacing Iliman Ndiaye following the latter's move to Manchester City.
Deadline-day signing Ainley Maitland-Niles was the unlikely hero, scoring his first Premier League goal in nearly eight years, and only his second in all 110 appearances in the competition.
While the former Arsenal full-back ultimately decided the result, winger Tyrique George was perhaps the Toffees' standout performer. He initially impressed on the left before switching to the right to make room for substitute Jack Grealish and promptly scored his first goal for the club to level affairs at 1-1.
George's numbers were his best so far in an Everton shirt, carrying the ball with menace and creating clear-cut chances.
It is the kind of individual performance from a relatively inexperienced youngster that Everton will need this season given their squad currently consists of 18 outfield players.
James Garner, who hobbled off in the second half against Manchester United, is not expected to reduce the options of David Moyes further, with his withdrawal put down to cramp.
Tottenham, though, have only lost one of their past 17 Premier League home games against Everton (W12, D4), while they have never failed to score in any of their first four league games in a campaign before.
De Zerbi on team fitness, hunt for three points and Richarlison's futurepublished at 15:36 BST 11 September
15:36 BST 11 September
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
James Maddison is available and Mohammed Kudus is "very close to being ready to start the game" against Everton.
De Zerbi confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk is sidelined with an ankle injury he picked up in training, adding: "We need him back as soon as possible. For him, he's suffered too much, and for us because he's an important player for us."
Dejan Kulusevski has not trained with the squad this week, but his set back is "not a big problem."
The Spurs boss said he does not know if striker Richarlison will leave: "What l can say is that I know very well what the club has done for Richarlison, and very well what Richarlison has done for the club in the last two months. I know, he knows, the club knows, his agent knows, everyone knows - better than you [the media], much better."
He said Maddison playing on the left could be "a good solution" in light of injuries, with De Zerbi adding: "He's very smart and when you play with smart players they can smell the right position."
Despite only earning a point from the opening three games, De Zerbi insists they "are better than last season" and "are working well" in training.
On their search for the first win of the campaign, he added: "We are not winning and we are not scoring, but I am positive because I believe in my players and this group. I am not happy because I suffer from defeats and when we don't score, but I am experienced enough to see improvement."
De Zerbi said it's "not enough to say we need to win the game" against Everton because they "need to build the right way to win a game". On what that means, he explained: "We have to press, win the ball, play with courage all whilst following the plan."
'We're building something great' - new Bergvall deal after uncertain summerpublished at 12:40 BST 11 September
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Lucas Bergvall says Tottenham is the "right place" for him after extending his contract with the club.
Three months ago, the Sweden midfielder was facing an uncertain future and exploring options away from Spurs after playing limited minutes at the end of last season.
Bervall, 20, joined Tottenham in 2024 and later signed a deal that ran until 2031, but has penned another extension with the north London outfit as he looks forward to a "really good season".
"We're building something great here," Bergvall said. "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.
"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."
Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi added: "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."
Did Chelsea's breaches really impact the 2016-17 title?published at 17:19 BST 10 September
17:19 BST 10 September
Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent
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Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.
This is about Chelsea making £47m in secret payments, according to a Premier League investigation, to unregistered agents and third parties to seal transfers between 2011 and 2018.
The transfers included Eden Hazard, Samuel Eto'o, Willian, Ramires, David Luiz, Andre Schurrle and Nemanja Matic.
Four of those - Hazard, Willian, Luiz and Matic - were at the club in 2016-17.
During that period Chelsea won two Premier League titles (2014-15 and 2016-17), two FA Cups (2011-12 and 2017-18), the EFL Cup (2014-15) and the Europa League (2018–19).
"If they admitted they broke the rules, the Premier League title was for the second-best team," Pochettino said.
Tottenham were relentless at the end of the 2016-17 season, winning 12 of their final 13 matches to finish on 86 points.
Yet Antonio Conte's Chelsea were almost as relentless, winning 11 of their last 13 to take the title with 93 points.
Spurs' tally would have been enough for the title in 2015-16, when Leicester finished on 81.
However, since 1999-2000, when Manchester United were champions on 79 points, 86 points would only have won the title twice, including the two most recent seasons.
Tottenham's problem in 2016-17 was too many draws at the start of the campaign. Despite an unbeaten 11-game start, only five of those were victories.
Chelsea lost more matches - five to Spurs' four - but secured 30 wins to Tottenham's 26.
Pochettino might argue that the attacking influence from Willian and Hazard proved the difference, with those two players having attacking contributions in eight different matches which led to points.
Then there is the mere aspect of sporting advantage - how the signings of players like Hazard enabled Chelsea to win trophies, qualify for the Champions League and therefore attract more top talent.
Premier League releases festive football schedulepublished at 16:14 BST 10 September
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The Premier League has announced it will stage seven matches on Boxing Day this year after releasing its festive schedule.
Four fixtures will be staged at 15:00 GMT, with further matches played at 12:30, 17:30 and 20:00.
The fixture programme for 26 December, which falls on a Saturday in 2026, is considerably bigger than last year, when one game was held.
Three matches will be played on Sunday, 27 December, while three further rounds of games will be held over a period up to Thursday, 7 January.
A round of evening midweek fixtures will staged on 29-30 December, while Leeds will host Everton (20:00) for the only match on New Year's Day.
The remainder of that round will be held over the weekend of 2-3 January, with the fourth round of games spread across the evenings of 5-7 January.
The Premier League has brought forward the announcement of fixture scheduling over the Christmas and New Year period after consultation with both broadcast partners and the Football Supporters' Association and representatives from club Fan Advisory Boards.
Television scheduling for Premier League fixtures has been announced up to Monday, 2 November, with broadcast selections for the remaining games in November and December to be announced in the weeks commencing 21 September and 19 October respectively.
The Premier League has guaranteed clubs at least a 60-hour break between fixtures over the festive period to address the concerns over a congested festive schedule that follows recent expansions of the European and international calendars.
Gossip: Spurs eye Club Brugge striker Tresoldipublished at 07:03 BST 10 September
07:03 BST 10 September
Tottenham and Manchester United both had representatives in Belgium on Tuesday to watch Club Brugge's German striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22. (Teamtalk), external
Mudryk set to be out for number of weeks with ankle injurypublished at 18:49 BST 9 September
18:49 BST 9 September
Sami Mokbel and Nizaar Kinsella Senior football correspondent and football reporter
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Tottenham winger Mykhailo Mudryk is set for around six to eight weeks on the sidelines after injuring an ankle in training.
The 25-year-old is understood to have sustained the injury on Monday and is currently believed to be in protective boot.
Mudryk joined Spurs from Chelsea on a season-long loan on deadline day - making him the first player to move between the clubs in 17 years - and came on as a 74th-minute substitute in Saturday's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, which was his first senior appearance since November 2024.
The injury coincides with a three-week international break and a return in October is considered a realistic prospect.
The Ukraine international - who had also been expected to accept a call-up to the his national team squad - was handed a four-year ban in December 2024 after testing positive for banned substance meldonium, but in July this year he was cleared to return to professional football after resolving his doping case with the Football Association.
Three starting centre-back options 'great' but 'also the problem' - fans on Senesipublished at 17:21 BST 9 September
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We asked for your views on whether Marcos Senesi's minutes and if he can be a long-term starter in Roberto de Zerbi's Tottenham team.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: It's great to have three starting options, but that's also the problem. With two of them (Jan Paul van Hecke and Senesi) having an almost identical profile, it's hard to balance game time with all of them. But with how bad our defence has been, why not give him a go against Everton?
Aston: I'm quite disappointed that Senesi isn't getting game time. I think he's an excellent player and I was looking forward to seeing him quite a bit. Obviously Van de Ven is our first-choice centre back, but I'd like to sometimes see Senesi play with him instead of Van Hecke. But all three are amazing, so there's gotta be some competition!
Nick: I'm not sure that Senesi has complained about his lack of game time, but I have long thought Spurs' biggest problem is our players think themselves better than they are. I'd rather they forced themselves into first team reckoning, or changed the game from the bench rather than moaning about not being picked. Looking at better teams, when they make changes players bust a gut to make sure they stay in. Look at Myles Lewis-Skelly - he's keeping Bruno Guimaraes out of the team. Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino also always make sure Arsenal see out the game from the bench. Whereas whenever we bring on a sub, everything falls flat and our football dies a death.
Martyn: The fact we spent £52m on Van Hecke means it's obvious he was going to be first choice. I expect us to play three at the back sometimes, where Senesi will thrive alongside the two Vans. He's a quality defender and will get his chances. We're three games in... Overreaction to everything at Spurs. Fueled by the social media.
Johnny: Senesi won't be RDZ's first-choice starter - that will be Van de Ven, his captain, and Van Hecke, a player whom he trusts from their time at Brighton together. With Kevin Danso and Cristian Romero leaving, Senesi will get other opportunities though, either through squad rotation, the result of injuries, being a few goals up in a game and resting players (we can dream) or actual good form in training. After three league games, I'm surprised this is even a question really.
Stuart: I think everyone expected Van de Ven to leave so Senesi was his replacement. I can't see him starting much unless Van de Ven gets injured.
Is Senesi a long-term starter for Spurs?published at 13:48 BST 9 September
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"He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment," Roberto de Zerbi said on Marco Senesi after Tottenham signed the defender in June.
"I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I'm looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team."
He then went on to earn a late call-up to Argentina's World Cup squad and was part of the group that reached the final.
It was expected Senesi would slot straight into De Zerbi's starting XI - and he did for the Premier League opener away at Brentford. However, after a shambolic defensive showing from Spurs in the 3-0 defeat, he has not played a minute since.
Captain Micky van de Ven was injured for that game, but has started alongside other new addition Jan Paul van Hecke in the centre of defence in the 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle, and then as Spurs recorded their first point and clean sheet of the season in the goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The statistics from last season illustrate Senesi's qualities and what he can offer a side in terms of build up. He led the entire Premier League for forward passes (1189) and successful long passes excluding goalkeepers (182), while he ranked in the top three for line-breaking passes (457) and progressive carries (388).
Interestingly, the only player to make more line-breaking passes, line-breaking actions, and have more progressive carries than the Argentina international was fellow Spurs summer signing Van Hecke.
De Zerbi's teams are built from the foundations of building from defence and inviting the press on so they can play through it. It is clear targeting defenders with the ability to progress the ball and break lines with their passing was part of the club's recruitment strategy.
However, it appears now that Van Hecke is the first choice alongside captain Van de Ven - and Senesi may need to work harder than he thought to get starts at his new team.
Spurs fans, do you see Senesi as a long-term starter? And do you think his qualities suit a De Zerbi team?
How Tottenham beat Leeds to Mudrykpublished at 14:07 BST 8 September
14:07 BST 8 September
Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter
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Mykhailo Mudryk became the first player to move from Chelsea to Tottenham in 17 years and the first loanee to join Spurs from Chelsea since 1992.
The Ukraine international, 25, has since returned to action, making his first competitive appearance in more than 21 months as a substitute in Roberto de Zerbi's side against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
Upon joining, Mudryk reiterated that De Zerbi, who managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk, was his "football father".
However, a move to north London was not a realistic option until the last few days of the window.
Spurs had previously explored moves for Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and then-Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction to the Toffees.
However, Liverpool opted to keep Gakpo, while neither Ndiaye nor Richarlison agreed personal terms despite the clubs reaching an agreement. Ndiaye ultimately joined Manchester City instead.
Meanwhile, Leeds United were favourites to sign Mudryk.
Their proposed deal included a loan fee, full wage coverage and penalties if the attacker was not played.
Leeds had at least two offers rejected by Chelsea during talks that lasted more than two weeks, but remained hopeful of completing a deal because they were Mudryk's preferred destination.
Brentford also explored the possibility of signing Mudryk, having previously attempted to acquire him in 2022, but wanted an affordable option-to-buy clause that Chelsea were unwilling to include.
Leeds were blindsided when Chelsea and Spurs held club-to-club talks over deals for both Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo on the same day, helping reduce the size of Chelsea's squad at a crucial stage of the window.
The agreement for Mudryk also included a £75m option to buy. While that option is considered unlikely to be exercised, it is expected to establish a high benchmark for any asking price should Chelsea decide to sell the attacker next summer.
Ultimately, the Yorkshire club instead completed a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Jean-Matteo Bahoya, using an extended deal-sheet deadline to secure an initial loan move with an obligation to buy, just before the window shut.
Tottenham's spending means they 'should be better'published at 11:37 BST 8 September
11:37 BST 8 September
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BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club has been discussing Tottenham's start to the season, with Chris Sutton asking when boss Roberto de Zerbi is going to "take responsibility" for results against a background of the amount of money spent.
Spurs are in the bottom three having picked up just one point from their opening three league games, and are yet to score a goal in the competition - though they did put five past Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup second round.
"I've not seen those comments if he has done, but he's made a fair few excuses so far this season," said former Premier League striker Sutton.
"After the Brentford defeat, he spoke about their lack of physicality and then threw the forwards under the bus after Nottingham Forest. He's spent a lot of money.
"When he went to Brighton he changed things around pretty quickly and you saw his stamp on that particular team. At this moment in time, I don't think any of us can work out what Tottenham are or what they're trying to become.
"So, surely he has to do better? If you're a Spurs fan, you can think it will take time because of all the change which has happened in terms of bringing personnel in, but you also have to marry that with the money they've spent and think we should be doing better.
"I don't think that's unfair - but three games is very difficult to judge.
"Spurs fans would have expected to see more than they have and that's De Zerbi's problem."
'Leave us alone' - fans views on Spurs' start to the seasonpublished at 15:58 BST 7 September
15:58 BST 7 September
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We asked for your views on how you're feeling after a difficult start to Roberto de Zerbi's first full season in charge. How concerned are you with the lack of creativity? And what do you think about the Italian's comments and touchline demeanour?
Here are some of your comments:
Colin: Have to agree with De Zerbi, you can't just slot a player in and expect the rest of the team - most of them themselves new - and get the same understanding. I'm happy to be patient because look how long it's taken Arsenal!
Gary: The window is over and the press are scrambling for news. As always, Spurs are an easy target. The players need to gel. The positives of the Forest game are that we didn't lose like the last four games against them. It's an away point. Didn't concede. Give us time and leave us alone.
Rachel: I don't think any Spurs fan realistically expected the new players to gel immediately, but I sense the same old routine. I hope I'm wrong, but we're a long way from challenging anyone.
Mike: It is all so ridiculous, mostly journalistic hype. We are three games into the season and we have all the conjecture around the Premier League. Today's world requires instant gratification, hence all the comments about Spurs' spending and results. Wait until Christmas before judging the manager and transfers. At least then the evidence will be a lot more substantial.
Stan: The last thing Spurs need now is to change manager. We all need to put our faith in De Zerbi and his methods. We have three very creative players still missing, and the new players are taking time to gel, but confidence breeds confidence and a point at Forest now needs to be followed up with home wins against Everton and Villa. I'm sure we will start to see the shoots of a good team beginning to play the Spurs way.
Tor: Roberto de Zerbi is a world-class coach and we have world-class players. Give them time to properly gel, and I think we will have a great season. Asking questions about a manager just because they haven't won three games is outrageous.
New Williams handball footage emergespublished at 13:09 BST 7 September
13:09 BST 7 September
Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent
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New video footage has been released that shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm in the lead-up to his disallowed goal in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Nottingham Forest defender bundled the ball home in the 67th minute but video assistant referee Peter Bankes stepped in to rule out the goal for accidental handball.
Williams and Forest manager Oliver Glasner were adamant after the match that there was no proof the ball touched an arm.
While the footage vindicates the VAR's decision, it may not end the arguments about the decision to rule out the goal.
The new camera angle was not one of those available to Bankes during the game - so it is unlikely to end the anger from Forest fans over the validity of the intervention, even if we know the VAR was ultimately correct.
On the new footage, Williams touches the ball with his left arm then his right forearm before it goes into the net.
The VAR hub only has access to the broadcast cameras, and this camera was one of several which does not transmit as part of match coverage.
Bankes believed the proof on the angles he had available came from the ripple of Williams' shirt as the ball touched his right forearm.
BBC Sport understands that Pro Ref - the new name for the refereeing body that was previously called Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) - is completely happy with the decision to rule out the goal.
There is irritation within Pro Ref about how the story has developed, partly because Williams was so unequivocal that the ball had not touched his arm - when there is now evidence to the contrary.
"I've seen the images and the replays and at not one moment did I think I handballed it," Williams told Sky Sports.
"I have seen all the images and at not one moment can you tell that has clearly hit my arms, because it never. I knew straight away I've headed it down in between my arms. It didn't hit my arm."
The feeling is that if Williams had not been so certain with his comments that the criticism would not have been as strong.
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