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Tottenham Hotspur head to the Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie.

Spurs' domestic campaign is effectively over following earlier cup exits and the fact they sit 13th in the Premier League standings, but this competition offers manager Ange Postecoglou a final chance to make good on his vow of delivering silverware in his second full season in charge.

Standing in their way in the first knockout round are AZ, a team who lost to Spurs in the league phase of this competition back in October but navigated a tough knockout playoff against Galatasaray to reach this point.

The Sporting News will provide live score updates and highlights from the match.

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AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur live score

PregameGoal scorersAZ Alkmaar0Tottenham0

Starting lineups:

AZ Alkmaar (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Rome-Jaden Owusu-Oduro (GK) — 16. Seiya Maikuma, 3. Wouter Goes, 5. Alexandre Penetra, 18. David Moller Wolfe — 8. Jordy Clasie, 28. Zico Buurmeester, 6. Peer Koopmeiners — 21. Ernest Poku, 9. Troy Parrott, 23. Mayckel Lado

Tottenham (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Guglielmo Vicario (GK) — 24. Djed Spence, 14. Archie Gray, 4. Kevin Danso, 13. Destiny Udogie — 15. Lucas Bergvall, 30. Rodrigo Bentancur, 10. James Maddison — 22. Brennan Johnson, 11. Mathys Tel, 7. Son Heung-min

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur kickoff time

This Europa League match kicks off in Alkmaar, Netherlands at 6:45 p.m. local time.

Here is how that time translates across some of the major territories:

DateKickoff timeUSAThurs, March 612:45 p.m. ETCanadaThurs, March 612:45 p.m. ETUKThurs, March 65:45 p.m. GMTAustraliaFri, March 74:45 a.m. AEDTIndiaThurs, March 610:45 p.m. IST

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur lineups, team news

AZ are led in midfield by experienced Netherlands international Jordy Clasie and Peer Koopmeiners, the younger brother of Juventus star Teun.

However, they are missing a few other key players, including young winger Ruben van Bommel who was having a breakout season before suffering an injury in mid-January. They are also without 21-year-old striker Mexx Meerdink and 19-year-old Jayden Addai, weakening their attacking unit further.

AZ Alkmaar starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Owusu-Oduro (GK) — Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Moller Wolfe — Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners — Poku, Parrott, Lahdo

AZ Alkmaar subs: Verhulst, Zoet, Martins Indi, Sadiq, Belic, Dekker, Smit, Kasius, De Wit, Daal, Van Duijn

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Tottenham had seen their injury list start to lessen as the second half of the season rolled along, but then Dejan Kulusevski suffered a foot problem that has felled him until April.

Thankfully, there are reinforcements on the way. Cristian Romero is ready for a return after taking part in training since suffering a hamstring injury back in December, and he makes the bench here. Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke are also subs, although Richarlison and Ben Davies are out.

Radu Dragusin remains out for the season with an ACL tear.

Tottenham starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Spence, Gray, Danso, Udogie — Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison — Johnson, Tel, Son

Tottenham subs: Austin, Whiteman, Bissouma, Romero, Solanke, Porro, Odobert, Sarr, Van de Ven, Scarlett, Moore

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur stats, head to head

The meeting during this season's league phase back in November was the first between these sides. Spurs claimed a 1-0 win thanks to Richarlison's goal.

AZ Alkmaar winsDrawsTottenham Hotspur wins001Biggest win:

N/ABiggest win:

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur live stream, TV channel

Tottenham Hotspur head to the Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie.

Spurs' domestic campaign is effectively over following earlier cup exits and the fact they sit 13th in the Premier League standings, but this competition offers manager Ange Postecoglou a final chance to make good on his vow of delivering silverware in his second full season in charge.

Standing in their way in the first knockout round are AZ, a team who lost to Spurs in the league phase of this competition back in October but navigated a tough knockout playoff against Galatasaray to reach this point.

The Sporting News will provide live score updates and highlights from the match.

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AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur live score

PregameGoal scorersAZ Alkmaar0Tottenham0

Projected lineups:

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Owusu-Oduro (GK) — Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, De Wit — Clasie, Koopmeiners — Poku, Buurmeester, Lahdo — Parrott

Tottenham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Danso, Udogie — Sarr, Bissouma — B. Johnson, Maddison, Son — Tel

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur kickoff time

This Europa League match kicks off in Alkmaar, Netherlands at 6:45 p.m. local time.

Here is how that time translates across some of the major territories:

DateKickoff timeUSAThurs, March 612:45 p.m. ETCanadaThurs, March 612:45 p.m. ETUKThurs, March 65:45 p.m. GMTAustraliaFri, March 74:45 a.m. AEDTIndiaThurs, March 610:45 p.m. IST

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur lineups, team news

AZ are led in midfield by two experienced Netherlands internationals, Jordy Clasie and Teun Koopmeiners.

However, they are missing a few other key players, including young winger Ruben van Bommel who was having a breakout season before suffering an injury in mid-January. They are also without 21-year-old striker Mexx Meerdink and 19-year-old Jayden Addai, weakening their attacking unit further.

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Owusu-Oduro (GK) — Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, De Wit — Clasie, Koopmeiners — Poku, Buurmeester, Lahdo — Parrott

AZ Alkmaar subs: Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff

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Tottenham had seen their injury list start to lessen as the second half of the season rolled along, but then Dejan Kulusevski suffered a foot problem that has felled him until April.

Thankfully, there are reinforcements on the way. Cristian Romero appears to be ready for a return to the field after taking part in training since suffering a hamstring injury back in December, and the same is true for others including Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, and Ben Davies.

Radu Dragusin remains out for the season with an ACL tear.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Danso, Udogie — Sarr, Bissouma — B. Johnson, Maddison, Son — Tel

Tottenham subs: Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur stats, head to head

The meeting during this season's league phase back in November was the first between these sides. Spurs claimed a 1-0 win thanks to Richarlison's goal.

AZ Alkmaar winsDrawsTottenham Hotspur wins001Biggest win:

N/ABiggest win:

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur live stream, TV channel

Ange Postecoglou is facing increasing pressure amid Tottenham's largely wretched run of form.

Spurs suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League loss on January 26 as relegation-threatened Leicester City came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The result left the home side in 15th place in the standings, only eight points above the relegation zone.

Postecoglou has earned some respite thanks to a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim, which boosted their chances of going through to the UEFA Europa League knockout phase, and they hold a 1-0 lead over Liverpool in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup ahead of the second leg on February 6. Those two competitions give the Australian coach a chance of delivering on his promise to win a trophy in his second season at the club.

Yet with their league form worryingly suspect and potentially difficult games to come against Brentford and Manchester United, plus an FA Cup fourth-round tie away to Aston Villa, Postecoglou's position looks far from secure.

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Will Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou?

There is no clear indication yet that Spurs will dismiss Postecoglou, but the pressure on the manager is reaching critical levels as a result of the defeat to Leicester. Some oddsmakers were pricing the Australian at evens to be the next Premier League coach to leave his club.

The manner of the loss, in front of watching chairman Daniel Levy, was particularly concerning. Spurs conceded twice in the first five minutes of the second half, something they last did against Liverpool back in 1997, and then barely posed a threat to Jakub Stolarczyk's goal. They managed just two shots on target in the second half and fashioned only one Opta-defined 'big chance', with their eight total attempts in that half totalling a value of just 0.28 expected goals (xG), highlighting the speculative nature of their shots.

There were loud boos from the home fans at the final whistle as they made their feelings clear at the end of a fourth-straight league loss. While Postecoglou still has the backing of some supporters, there is no doubt that patience is wearing thin.

The question is, who could replace him?

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Next Tottenham manager candidates

While it remains highly speculative, a few names have emerged as potentially strong candidates to succeed Postecoglou at Spurs.

Edin Terzic

Edin Terzic is among the favourites should Spurs seek a new manager. He led Borussia Dortmund to the UEFA Champions League final last season before leaving the role in June, having won 55 of his 96 games in charge in what was his second spell in charge.

Andoni Iraola

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is producing impressive results with the Cherries, so it is not surprising to see him linked with Spurs. It would likely cost a sizeable fee in terms of compensation to get him away from one of the surprise packages in this Premier League season, but Iraola would probably be tempted at least to speak with the club.

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso is a more optimistic option given the success he is enjoying with Bayer Leverkusen and the fact that he has been linked with a possible move to Real Madrid to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, but Spurs would likely at least ask the question of whether he might be interested in moving to north London.

Kieran McKenna

Ipswich Town got their first league win of the season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Kieran McKenna has won plenty of admirers for his work at the club despite them being mired in a relegation battle. Linked with the Chelsea job before Enzo Maresca was appointed, McKenna would more likely be tempted to move at the end of the season.

Ange Postecoglou is facing increasing pressure amid Tottenham's largely wretched run of form.

Spurs suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League loss on January 26 as relegation-threatened Leicester City came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The result left the home side in 15th place in the standings, only eight points above the relegation zone.

Postecoglou has earned some respite thanks to a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim, which boosted their chances of going through to the UEFA Europa League knockout phase, and they hold a 1-0 lead over Liverpool in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup ahead of the second leg on February 6. Those two competitions give the Australian coach a chance of delivering on his promise to win a trophy in his second season at the club.

Yet with their league form worryingly suspect and potentially difficult games to come against Brentford and Manchester United, plus an FA Cup fourth-round tie away to Aston Villa, Postecoglou's position looks far from secure.

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Will Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou?

There is no clear indication yet that Spurs will dismiss Postecoglou, but the pressure on the manager is reaching critical levels as a result of the defeat to Leicester. Some oddsmakers were pricing the Australian at evens to be the next Premier League coach to leave his club.

The manner of the loss, in front of watching chairman Daniel Levy, was particularly concerning. Spurs conceded twice in the first five minutes of the second half, something they last did against Liverpool back in 1997, and then barely posed a threat to Jakub Stolarczyk's goal. They managed just two shots on target in the second half and fashioned only one Opta-defined 'big chance', with their eight total attempts in that half totalling a value of just 0.28 expected goals (xG), highlighting the speculative nature of their shots.

There were loud boos from the home fans at the final whistle as they made their feelings clear at the end of a fourth-straight league loss. While Postecoglou still has the backing of some supporters, there is no doubt that patience is wearing thin.

The question is, who could replace him?

MORE: All the latest Tottenham news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings

Next Tottenham manager candidates

While it remains highly speculative, a few names have emerged as potentially strong candidates to succeed Postecoglou at Spurs.

Edin Terzic

Edin Terzic is among the favourites should Spurs seek a new manager. He led Borussia Dortmund to the UEFA Champions League final last season before leaving the role in June, having won 55 of his 96 games in charge in what was his second spell in charge.

Andoni Iraola

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is producing impressive results with the Cherries, so it is not surprising to see him linked with Spurs. It would likely cost a sizeable fee in terms of compensation to get him away from one of the surprise packages in this Premier League season, but Iraola would probably be tempted at least to speak with the club.

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso is a more optimistic option given the success he is enjoying with Bayer Leverkusen and the fact that he has been linked with a possible move to Real Madrid to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, but Spurs would likely at least ask the question of whether he might be interested in moving to north London.

Kieran McKenna

Ipswich Town got their first league win of the season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Kieran McKenna has won plenty of admirers for his work at the club despite them being mired in a relegation battle. Linked with the Chelsea job before Enzo Maresca was appointed, McKenna would more likely be tempted to move at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to arrest a poor run of results when they host Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Spurs are winless in their last six Premier League matches, having lost five and drawn one. They went down 2-3 to Everton in their last league outing.

Meanwhile, Leicester's last win in the league came on December 4. The Foxes are on a seven-match losing streak and in the danger of being relegated to the Championship.

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Tottenham vs. Leicester live stream, TV channel

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What time does Tottenham vs. Leicester kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSun, Jan. 269:00 a.m.Central TimeSun, Jan. 268:00 a.m.Mountain TimeSun, Jan. 267:00 a.m.Pacific TimeSun, Jan. 266:00 a.m.

Tottenham vs. Leicester lineups, predicted lineups, team news

Ange Postecoglou should restore Antonin Kinsky to the lineup after the keeper missed the game at Hoffenheim due to being ineligible in the Europa League.

Otherwise, he may decide to stick with the same team from Thursday. Cristian Romero has an outside chance of making the squad, while Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma could also be available if they can come through training.

Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray — Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison — Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son

Injured: Romero (thigh, doubt), Sarr (knock, doubt), Bissouma (thigh, doubt), Odobert (thigh), Van de Ven (hamstring), Werner (hamstring), Johnson (calf), Udogie (hamstring), Vicario (ankle), Solanke (knee)

Suspended: None

Ruud Van Nistelrooy will hope to have new signing Woyo Coulibaly available after he missed the loss to Fulham due to a hold-up in his move being finalised. He will likely start on the bench.

Long-term absentees Ricardo Pereira, Issahaku Fatawu and Wilfred Ndidi are still out. Mads Hermansen is close to a return, but he is not expected back until February.

Leicester City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Stolarczyk (GK) — Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen — Winks, Soumare — Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi — Vardy

Injured: Fatawu (knee), Ndidi (thigh), Hermansen (groin), Pereira (thigh)

Suspended: None

Tottenham vs. Leicester Prediction

On paper, Tottenham Hotspur are favourites to beat Leicester City at home. However, the long injury list and hectic schedule has hampered their season and sees them languishing in 15th place.

Leicester have struggled for wins this season but their visit to North London represents an opportunity to get three valuable points.

Going by recent form, it is difficult to predict who will emerge victorious. Tottenham might eke out a win given the depth of quality.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-0 Leicester

Premier League fixture schedule this week

Saturday, January 25

Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest (10 a.m. ET)

Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Everton (10 a.m. ET)

Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town (10 a.m. ET)

Southampton vs. Newcastle United (10 a.m. ET)

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Arsenal (10 a.m. ET)

Manchester City vs. Chelsea (12:30 p.m. ET)

Sunday, January 26

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou faces the real possibility of being sacked before the end of January following a dismal start to 2025.

The Australian coach is expected to speak with the club hierarchy in the coming days with Spurs currently 15th in the Premier League rankings after a 3-2 loss away at Everton.

Injuries have caused major issues for Postecoglou in recent months, despite his confidence of being able to lead the club to a trophy in 2025, and his tenure could now be cut short.

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Defeat at Goodison Park means Postecoglou's charges are now winless in their last six league games with just one victory in their last 10 league outings stretching back to November.

Postecoglou claimed he is ready to fight on over the situation with a rousing post-match message on Merseyside

"The situation we're in, will eventually dissipate. I certainly hope and believe it will. We'll give ourselves the opportunity to get consistency in performance and results. I haven't lost belief or determination to turn it around and the players showed in the second half they haven't either," he said.

Ange Postecoglou Tottenham contract

Postecoglou signed a four-year contract at Spurs after arriving at the club at the start of the 2023/24 season with its expiry set at June 2027.

Club chairman Daniel Levy would need to strike a settlement over compensation if he opts to sack Postecoglou.

The crucial factor which could decide Postecoglou's fate is Tottenham's Carabao Cup semifinal second-leg clash at Liverpool on February 6, after securing a 1-0 win in the first leg.

With Tottenham focused on reaching the final, and potentially ending their 17-year wait for a trophy, a change could be viewed as a risk.

Who could replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham?

Despite ongoing pressure surrounding Postecoglou's role at Tottenham, there has been limited speculation over who could replace him, if Levy hits the eject button.

Former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic is the rumoured frontrunner, with the German manager currently unattached, following his exit from Signal Iduna Park in June 2024.

Gareth Southgate is another possible option, with the ex-England boss currently enjoying a break from the game, after stepping down as Three Lions chief after their UEFA Euro 2024 final defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur will look to end their five-game winless streak in the Premier League when they travel to relegation contenders Everton on Sunday.

Spurs were on the bitter end of a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the North London Derby in their previous Premier League match.

Everton, on the other hand, were defeated 1-0 by Aston Villa in their last Premier League fixture, extending their losing streak in the competition to three matches.

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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Everton vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: USA Network

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What time does Everton vs. Tottenham kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSun, Jan. 199:00 a.m.Central TimeSun, Jan. 198:00 a.m.Mountain TimeSun, Jan. 196:00 a.m.Pacific TimeSun, Jan. 195:00 a.m.

Everton vs. Tottenham lineups, team news

Armando Broja is set to miss up to three months with ankle ligament damage, meaning Dominic Calvert-Lewin will lead the line again after his late horror-miss in the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

James Garner (back) has returned to training after a lengthy absence and could be involved on the bench as Dwight McNeil, Tim Iroegbunam and Youssef Chermiti remain sidelined alongside veteran skipper Seamus Coleman.

Everton predicted starting line-up (4-5-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko — Lindstrom, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye — Calvert-Lewin

Injured: Broja (ankle), McNeil (knee), Chermiti, Iroegbunam, Coleman

Suspended: None

Postecoglou's weighty injury list could be supplemented by Yves Bissouma and Brennan Johnson, who each suffered setbacks during the Arsenal game.

Bissouma was substituted at halftime and James Maddison could start in his place alongside the in-form Lucas Bergvall.

Rodrigo Bentancur could also miss this game after suffering a concussion, while five senior defensive absentees still account for the bulk of Tottenham's problems.

Tottenham predicted starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence — Maddison, Sarr, Bergvall — Kulusvski, Solanke, Son.

Injured: Vicario (ankle), Bentancur (concussion), Udogie (thigh), Davies (thigh), Romero (thigh), Van de Ven (thigh), Werner (hamstring), Odobert (thigh), Bissouma (doubt), Johnson (calf)

Suspended: None

Everton vs. Tottenham Prediction

Tottenham have only lost one of their last 24 matches against Everton in the Premier League, which gives them a psychological boost ahead of this clash.

Despite their torrid run of form, Tottenham should narrowly edge out Everton, bringing an end to their winless streak in the Premier League.

Prediction: Everton 1-2 Tottenham

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Saturday, January 18

Newcastle vs. Bournemouth (7:30 a.m.)

Brentford vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m.)

Leicester vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)

West Ham vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)

Arsenal vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)

Sunday, January 19

Everton vs. Tottenham (9:00 a.m.)

Man United vs. Brighton (9:00 a.m.)

Nottingham Forest vs. Southampton (9:00 a.m.)

Ipswich Town vs. Man City (11:30 a.m.)

Monday, January 20

Arsenal and Tottenham both face a pivotal point in the season as the two heated rivals clash at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.

The two North London derby opponents are both attempting to stay afloat amid lengthy injury lists, which have wreaked havoc on their respective plans for this season.

Arsenal have been unable to capitalize on Liverpool's recent blips in the Premier League title race thanks to their own slip in form.

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Tottenham, meanwhile, find themselves 12th in the league table but shocked Liverpool in their recent EFL Cup semifinal first leg and will hope to use that momentum for a timely turnaround.

How this hotly-contested match finishes will likely shape the foreseeable future for both clubs. Either Arsenal get their title race back on track with an emotional victory during a busy run of difficult games, or Tottenham build their one-game scalp of Liverpool into a genuine run of form.

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Arsenal vs. Tottenham prediction, odds

Moneyline lean: Draw (+425 on BetMGM)

Score prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham

Best bet: Tottenham +1.5 goals (-135 on BetMGM)

Often in matches with so much narrative on the line, the end result rides the fence and fails to deliver a true victory to either side.

While it's highly likely that Arsenal take advantage of the many frailties that still exist in Tottenham's setup, the moneyline value here on the Gunners just doesn't exist. With the odds sitting below 1/2 for an outright Arsenal win, the value instead is in tapping into the recent trends.

The Gunners are at the start of the middle of a brutal stretch of games, averaging one match every 3.1 days over the next month including a North London derby, Premier League meetings with Aston Villa and Man City, the final two Champions League matches, and the second leg of their EFL Cup semifinal against Newcastle trailing 2-0 on aggregate. Spurs can very easily take points off a team fighting on so many fronts.

BetMGM

(USA)Arsenal win-275Draw+425Tottenham win+650Both teams

to scoreY: -135

N: -110Over / Under

U: -175Arsenal

-1.5 goals-110Tottenham

+1.5 goals-130

Arsenal vs. Tottenham match facts

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Kickoff Time: 8 p.m. local (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT)

Location: Emirates Stadium (London, England)

Referee: Simon Hooper, VAR: Peter Bankes.

Last meeting: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (Sep. 15, 2024 | Premier League)

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Arsenal vs. Tottenham best bet

Pick: Over 3.5 total goals

Odds: +125 (BetMGM)

Pick: Tottenham 4+ shots on target

Odds: +120 on FanDuel

While the value here isn't as meaty as you'd like for such a high goal threshold, there's plenty of indications that Tottenham can cause enough chaos in this match to result in goals at both ends.

Last time these two teams locked horns in September was just the second time in their past five meetings in which they failed to clear four combined goals. Even then, Tottenham managed to out-shoot Arsenal 15-7 while putting five of those efforts on target. Last time they met at the Emirates, Spurs ripped off two goals from 13 shots – five which were on target – and they managed to put four efforts on Liverpool's net in their recent EFL Cup meeting.

Arsenal vs. Tottenham prop bet

Pick: Dejan Kulusevski to be booked

Odds: +220 (FanDuel)

Pick: Dominic Solanke to be booked

Odds: +600 (FanDuel)

This fixture always features loads of bookings, and while the betting market has finally caught up from a totals perspective, jacking the line to an absurd level (the expected total is somewhere in the vicinity of six combined bookings), there is still some value at the individual level.

Whether he plays on the wing or deeper in midfield, Dejan Kulusevski has committed the most fouls this season of any Spurs player, with three bookings so far. He was cautioned in the previous North London derby this season and the one before it as well near the end of last season.

For a long-shot, Dominic Solanke somehow has managed not to be shown a single yellow card this season despite committing 27 fouls, second-most of any Spurs player in Premier League action this year. He was penalised for a whopping four fouls in the previous meeting between these sides without a caution, and at 6/1 odds, he is a great pick to finally snag his first booking in a game where the cards often fly.

Tottenham Hotspur are making headlines as they edge closer to signing Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky for £12.5 million.

This young shot-stopper is set to become Spurs' first addition of the January transfer window, stepping into a team facing challenges between the posts.

Spurs have been without their first-choice goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, after the Italian fractured his ankle in November’s 4-0 win over Manchester City.

While Fraser Forster initially impressed as his replacement, recent mistakes have raised concerns. With Forster in the final months of his contract, the club urgently needed reinforcements.

Ange Postecoglou’s other options, Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman, are inexperienced at the top level, making Kinsky’s arrival crucial. But who exactly is Tottenham’s newest recruit?

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Who is the new Tottenham signing Antonin Kinsky?

Antonin Kinsky, 21, was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He joined Slavia Prague in 2021 for just €160,000 but had to prove himself through three loan spells before breaking into the senior team.

This season, Kinsky has been outstanding for Slavia Prague, making 30 appearances and keeping 14 clean sheets across all competitions. In the Fortuna Liga, he has managed an incredible 12 shutouts from 19 matches, conceding just seven goals.

His performances have been key in Slavia Prague’s seven-point lead at the top of the Czech league.

The 6’3” goalkeeper has also earned call-ups to the Czech Republic national squad in the UEFA Nations League, though he is yet to make his senior debut.

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What’s next for Spurs?

Kinsky is expected to start as backup to Forster, with a chance to claim the starting role while Vicario recovers.

Once Vicario returns, Kinsky will likely settle as the team’s second-choice keeper, pushing Forster further down the pecking order.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in a heated race to secure ex-Chelsea star and current AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori as the club grapples with a growing defensive crisis.

Ange Postecoglou is under pressure to strengthen his backline after a series of injuries left Spurs struggling to stay competitive.

Tottenham’s defensive problems began in December when key players Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero suffered hamstring injuries during a chaotic 4-3 loss to Chelsea.

Ben Davies, who was expected to return soon, also faced a setback, leaving Spurs without their top-choice defenders.

These issues have forced Postecoglou to rely on young talents like Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin, with Alfie Dorrington also in the mix.

Fans have called on chairman Daniel Levy to act quickly in the January transfer window to save the team’s season, and a potential move for Tomori could be the answer.

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Tottenham faces tough competition for Fikayo Tomori

According to reports (via talkSPORT), Tottenham are one of four Premier League clubs eyeing Tomori, alongside Newcastle United, Brentford, and West Ham United.

The 27-year-old, once a key figure in AC Milan’s defense, has fallen out of favor this season, sparking interest from England.

Tottenham’s advantage lies in offering Europa League football, but Newcastle’s push for a Champions League spot could sway the defender.

Brentford and West Ham also present appealing options for Tomori, who is under contract with Milan until 2027.

Milan reportedly values Tomori at £31.5 million but may accept slightly lower offers. For Tottenham, this fee aligns with their spending power, especially given the urgency to reinforce the squad.

With Tottenham slipping into the bottom half of the Premier League, the pressure is mounting.

Signing Tomori could be a crucial step in turning their fortunes around as they prepare to face Newcastle this weekend in a match that could define their season.