Itâs that time of year again. Itâs dark before 5:00 p.m, Christmas paraphernalia is displayed way too early, and Premier League managers dress like eskimos. This means we have a better idea of which teams are contenders and who are pretenders.
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Former Premier League referee Graham Barber believes VAR were spot on to suggest Michael Olvier send Jean-Philippe Mateta off early on in the game between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
The Belgian goalkeeper endured disappointment in last weekend’s defeat to Spurs, when an unfortunate own-goal from a corner helped the visitors claim all three points at Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham Hotspur will have to compete with Manchester City for Villarreal full-back Alexander Freeman, the latest report has claimed.
Spurs have started to improve considerably in the Premier League, collecting nine points from the last nine on offer.
Tottenham transfer news: Tottenham’s recovery has given Roberto De Zerbi room to address a problem that still threatens their progress. Three consecutive Premier League victories, capped by a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, ended a 616-day wait for such a run.
Tottenham Hotspur were linked closely to Bournemouth breakout star Eli Junior Kroupi during the summer 2026 transfer window, but they quickly realized that a deal for the young phenom at striker would be impossible.