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Bournemouth have won just two of their 14 Premier League games against Tottenham (D2 L10), losing both meetings last season.

Tottenham have won 10 of their 14 Premier League games against Bournemouth (D2 L2) – of sides they’ve faced at least 10 times in the competition, only against Swansea (79%) do they have a higher win rate.

Tottenham average 2.5 goals-per-game in the Premier League against Bournemouth (35 goals in 14 games), their highest rate against any side they’ve faced at least 10 times in the competition.

Tottenham have only failed to score in one of their last 24 Premier League games played outside of London, doing so in a 4-0 loss at Newcastle in April.

Bournemouth are unbeaten in all four of their Premier League games played on Thursdays (W1 D3) – only Blackburn (6 on Thursday) have played more often on a specific day of the week without ever losing in the competition.

Tottenham have lost four of their last five Premier League games played on a Thursday (D1) since beating Arsenal 3-0 in May 2022.

Bournemouth have won three of their last four Premier League home games, though did lose 2-1 against Brighton last time out. They’ve not lost consecutive home league games since October 2023.

Each of Tottenham’s last five Premier League away wins have been to nil, including a 4-0 victory at reigning champions Man City last time out. Spurs haven’t won any of their last 14 when conceding on the road (D5 L9), since a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace in October 2023.

Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert has been involved in six goals in his last six Premier League appearances (5 goals, 1 assist), becoming the first player in the competition’s history to score a hat-trick of penalties last time out against Wolves.

Evanilson has won more fouls than any other Bournemouth player in the Premier League this season (23). Last time out against Wolves, he became the first player in Premier League history to win three penalties in a single match.

Tamworth's football fans say their side's FA Cup third-round clash with Tottenham will put the town on the map.

The Lambs were drawn against the north London club on Monday after knocking out Huddersfield and Burton Albion in the earlier rounds.

Spurs and Tamworth will go head to head on the weekend of 11/12 January, after the Lambs beat Albion on Sunday.

“They’re a good team, and a good manager as well,” said Lynda Debono. “I only live up the road, and I can hear the screams from the ground."

Spurs fan George told BBC Radio WM he was looking forward to the game in the new year.

“I was absolutely buzzing to be honest. It’s a great opportunity, as a Tottenham fan you think it’s a nice easy draw, but at the same time I’ve seen Tottenham lose to many a side which we should be beating,” he said.

“I will be putting £5 on Tamworth, believe you me.”

Meanwhile, lifelong Tamworth fan Ben Cooke said it was an amazing achievement for his team, given their rivals are professional players.

“To knock out two League One sides – Huddersfield and Burton, who are full time players – these guys at Tamworth, they’ve got full time jobs, they’ve got families, they don’t train full time, they’ve got other commitments.

“For the town it’s incredible, especially for the club, to put us on the map and the financial gains it brings.”

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'Amorim won't be scammed by improved confidence'

HT: Man Utd 2-0 Everton

Pat Nevin

Former Everton and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

I have to say I think this place went very quiet up until the first goal. As soon as that happened, Everton who were slightly for my mind the better team, fell out of it. The confidence soared in this place after that but the manager won't be scammed by that because until that happened, they weren't playing that well.

'Football is for everyone'

HT: Tottenham 0-0 Fulham

Emma Smith

BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

This weekend marks the 11th Rainbow Laces campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Premier League, marked by Spurs with a special rainbow-coloured logo on the front of their matchday programme.

Inside the programme, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou says in his notes: "Quite simply, football is for everyone.

"I know the hard work the club puts in, together with Proud Lilywhites to ensure that is the case here and that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a safe and welcoming space.

"In the dressing room we talk a lot about family, unity and togetherness - and whether it's on or off the pitch, Spurs is a family that is inclusive to all".

HITS THE WOODWORK

Tottenham 0-0 Fulham

Tottenham's turn to hit the woodwork, and this is almost brilliant from James Maddison.

He's stood over a free-kick, a couple of yards outside the area, after Timo Werner is felled.

Maddison waits for the wall to jump and sends it under them, but it clips the base of the post.

Chants of 'oooh Enzo Fernandez' after sensational volley

Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa

Nizaar Kinsella

BBC Sport football news reporter

Enzo Fernandez is beginning to gain acclaim after long struggling to live up to his £107million price tag.

A sensational left foot touch and right foot volley has sent Stamford Bridge into delirium as the supporters respond with chants of "oh Enzo Fernandez".

That is the Argentine's second goal in as many matches and, having also picked up an assist just before the international break, there are signs that he is ready to show his worth.

'Roma are at it tonight'

Tottenham 1-1 Roma

Paul Robinson

Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

Great save from Fraser Forster. That will do his confidence the world of good.

Roma are at it tonight, they are not letting Spurs have any possession.

YELLOW CARDS

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Roma

You cannot look away for a second at Spurs. Dejan Kulusevski and Leandro Paredes get into a needless scrap, and both men get booked.

Pape Matar Sarr then bursts through the Roma defence, but his low drive is saved by Mile Svilar.

CLOSE!

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Roma

How on earth are Spurs not ahead?!

A frantic goalmouth scramble sees a covering defender block a Dejan Kulusevski shot on the line. The ball rebounds up, Dominic Solanke tries an overhead kick, but Roma keeper Mile Svilar chucks himself across goal and makes a great save.

This game is thrilling so far.

Same old story

Man Utd 1-2 Bodo/Glimt

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Old Trafford

I was in the process of writing Manchester United need a second goal when Bodo/Glimt struck then.

Countless times under Erik ten Hag they dominated the opening of games, failed to capitalise and then conceded.

At least they scored tonight but Ruben Amorim has already said his side concede possession too easily, which is what caused the first goal and then there was no cover for Tyrell Malacia when the Dutchman was totally outpaced for the second.

Erik ten Hag's team had a habit of conceding goals in quick succession. The trait continues.

It has been a poor, and worryingly familiar turnaround at Old Trafford.

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Olimpija 0-0 Larne

We are past 20 minutes at the Stadion Stozice in Ljubljana and it's still goalless between Olimpija and Larne in the Conference League.

But it is the home side who have dominated possession and chances against the Irish Premiership champions.

'A wonderful finish'

Man Utd 1-1 Bodo/Glimt

Robbie Savage

FA Youth Cup winner with Manchester United on TNT Sports

An unbelievable finish from Hakon Evjen.

Where are Man Utd's two sixes? In this shape you need to get the balance right.

It is a wonderful finish past Andre Onana. This system will take work and time. It is a wonderful finish and a wonderful goal.

GOAL - Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Roma

Evan Ndicka (20 mins)

Equalisers all round!

A dangerous free kick from the left by Paulo Dybala is looped towards goal off the shoulder of defender Evan Ndicka, clipping the crossbar and bouncing into the net.

Fraser Forster is six foot seven and went full stretch, but still could not quite reach the ball.

All level in London.

GOAL - Man Utd 1-1 Bodo/Glimt

HÃ¥kon Evjen (19 mins)

Well, well, well.

Bodo/Glimt go straight down the other end from the goal kick and Sondre Fet latches on to a ball in behind before teeing up Hakon Evjen who buries a shot from the edge of the box into the top corner.

Old Trafford = silenced.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Roma

Not a convincing few seconds for Fraser Forster, eager to make a good impression for Spurs tonight.

He makes a decent spreading save from Paulo Dybala, but juggles the loose ball before finall grabbing it. He then attempts to roll the ball out to start a quick counter, but only finds a Roma player.

Forster's defence bails him out this time.

Alexander-Arnold available to face Real Madrid

Liverpool v Real Madrid (20:00 GMT)

Liverpool

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold is available to face Real Madrid in the Champions League - but hopes to be in a position not to use him.

Alexander-Arnold, who has been strongly linked with a move to the defending European champions, has been out since being forced off with a hamstring injury against Aston Villa on 9 November.

The England defender, who pulled out of the recent Nations League games with the injury, trained with the Liverpool squad on Tuesday.

"Trent is in the squad but will not be available to start," said Slot.

"He can maybe make a few minutes but in an ideal world he maybe doesn't. If it's really necessary he can make a few minutes."

Alexander-Arnold, 26, is out of contract in the summer along with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and the Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool have won all four of their Champions League games so far.

Emery tells fans to 'enjoy' Juve match

Aston Villa v Juventus (20:00 GMT)

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants his side to enjoy competing in the Champions League when they welcome Juventus to Villa Park on Wednesday.

Villa have not won any of their last six games in all competitions since they beat Bologna 2-0 in the Champions League last month.

On his message to supporters, Emery said: "Enjoy it. We want to enjoy competing and we want to enjoy winning. We are here in the Champions League trying to be consistent."

Juventus are 11th in the table, two points behind Villa after two wins, a draw and a defeat from their first four games.

Show the power of Celtic Park - Rodgers

Celtic v Club Brugge (20:00 GMT)

Kheredine Idessane

BBC Scotland

Brendan Rodgers is urging his players to "show the power of Celtic Park" against Club Brugge, with the Champions League knockout phase within reach.

Celtic have seven points from their four outings, with the Belgians one behind after their 1-0 home win over Aston Villa.

"We're really pleased with seven out of 12 at halfway, but not just that, it's the performance level," said manager Rodgers.

"In three of the four games we've shown a really high level and the Leipzig game was the culmination of everything we would want; the physicality, pressing, aggression and also the calmness in our defending."

Celtic came from behind to overwhelm the Bundesliga side 3-1 and Rodgers wants to create a similar night for fans to enjoy.

"It's another opportunity for us to show the power of Celtic Park," he said.

"We don’t take it for granted but we want to connect with that fire, passion and emotion and bring that on to the field with a level of football that excites.

"You can see, when all of that is connected, what it brings."

How they stand

The Champions League table is so big these days we have to chop it in two.

Here is the top half, with a reminder that the top eight sides after eight matches will qualify for the last 16...

...and here is the bottom half. Sides from ninth down to 24th will face an extra play-off tie, over two legs, to earn their place in the last 16.

Those that finish from 25th down will be eliminated.

Tottenham not looking to sign another goalkeeper

Tottenham v Roma (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on whether the club will sign a free agent goalkeeper following news that Guglielmo Vicario would miss "months" after undergoing ankle surgery: "No, that is not going to happen. That's why we've got a squad of players. I don't think us signing a free agent now is going to help us. If I hadn't named Fraser [Forster] in the European squad, that would've been a radical decision.

"When you're left with two and they couldn't play in Europe, then you would kind of look at it but unless something else happened, that's why we've got four goalkeepers.

"Young Luca [Gunter], who to be fair has been injured and is not ready, but Fraser I've known for a long time and he's such a strong character within the group and he's ready to play. Brandon [Austin] is improving all the time. Alfie [Whiteman] has also sort of been at the club for a while and whatever has been asked, the training capacity that they bring, we are more than capable with what we've got."

'Davies has been trusted by whoever has managed him'

Tottenham v Roma (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on Ben Davies and whether he gets the credit he deserves: "It's hard to say with perceptions because it depends on what your kind of barometer is. There's so many these days that depending on which rabbit hole you go into, you can get any sort of outcome you want. I would doubt that anyone who has any sort of real passion for this football club or football would say he wouldn't be highly respected in or outside of this football club.

"He's the captain of his country. It's a testament to his ability, the fact a number of coaches through this football club have all entrusted him at different times, whether that is Jose [Mourinho], Mauricio [Pochettino] or whoever he's been managed by, that just goes to show.

"I don't have any doubts that Ben is well respected within the game and he is still performing at a very good level. He's captained his nation and with us this year, he's really grown into that sort of defensive role of playing centre-back and at the weekend, him and Radu were outstanding against a top team."

'I love the country, love the food, love the football'

Tottenham v Roma (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou on whether he has ever come close to managing in Italy: "I haven't been close. There's always been a connection. Coming from Australia, especially Melbourne, there's a really strong Italian community who are very passionate about their football.

"There's always an interest in Italian football, it has gone through various stages from the great AC Milan days and so forth. Many of the best foreigners in the world were playing in Italy. I never had a team in Italy but I always loved [former Italy and AC Milan head coach [Arrigo] Sacchi. He was one of the geniuses of Italian football.

"I always had an interest in it and it's always been at different levels, but you always know when you play teams from Italy, because they are so passionate about football, it is always shown in their teams. I've never been close to going there but I love the country, love the food and love the football."

Ranieri managing at 73 'unbelievable' - Postecoglou

Tottenham v Roma (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on facing Claudio Ranieri, who is 73: "It's unbelievable. It just goes to show the passion he has for the game because I'm sure there's more enjoyable, simpler ways to enjoy his life now, but he still has that in him.

"I haven't come across him before, but I'm looking forward to saying hello because it's always nice to actually meet some of these people who have made such a massive impact in football, particularly in my field, management.

"He's always come across as a gentlemen. I'm looking forward to meeting him and it just goes to show that kind of bug for being a manager on the touchline doesn't leave you."

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Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton

Bournemouth continue to find themselves frustrated in their pursuit of a lifeline, with manager Andoni Iraola waving his arms around on the edge of his technical area trying to help his side plot a way back into this.

Brighton are comfortable for now, though, with Joao Pedro continuing to look dangerous every time he gets the ball.

'Lovely goal by Wolves'

Fulham 1-2 Wolves

Ellen White

Former England striker on Final Score

An absolutely lovely goal by Wolves. Matheus Cunha puts a nice little reverse pass into Joao Gomes on the edge of the box. He hits it too hard and too low for the keeper to be able to do anything about it.

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Fulham 1-2 Wolves

Almost an equaliser for Fulham already! Antonee Robinson whips in another brilliant cross from the left and Rayan Ait-Nouri has to clear before Alex Iwobi scores his second of the day.

Great defending to keep Wolves in front.

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Arsenal 2-0 Nott'm Forest

This has been a thoroughly professional performance by Arsenal who were without a win in four Premier League games before today.

Will they cap it with a first league clean sheet since 15 September?

'Partey gave the keeper no chance'

Arsenal 2-0 Nott’m Forest

Ellen White

Former England striker on Final Score

Thomas Partey with an unbelievable goal. He was just at the top of the box and got his foot right around the ball, he put a bit of swazz on it and gave the keeper no chance to save it.

'Partey takes a touch and smashes it'

Arsenal 2-0 Nott'm Forest

Pat Nevin

Former Chelsea and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Beautiful play and once again it comes from the right-hand-side.

Thomas Partey takes a touch and smashes it past the goalkeeper. We have seen two very good goals today.

For the keeper it's a nightmare, it's curling away from him and it's coming through traffic.

GOAL - Fulham 1-2 Wolves

Joao Gomes (53 mins)

What a turnaround! Turns out Gary O'Neil did have something up his sleeve after all as Joao Gomes drills beyond Bernd Leno with a super finish into the bottom corner.

Matheus Cunha with the assist, he's proving influential for Wolves yet again!

GOAL - Arsenal 2-0 Nott'm Forest

Thomas Partey

It's time to PARTEYYYYY!

What a strike by substitute Thomas Partey who beats Matz Sels from distance to leave Nottingham Forest with a mountain to climb.

A really lovely finish. Arsenal are spoiling their fans with some of their play today.

CLOSE!

Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton

A huge chance for Bournemouth to get themselves immediately back into this as Antoine Semenyo cuts the ball back to Evanilson, but the Cherries striker diverts narrowly wide from the edge of the six-yard box.

Is it just going to be one of those days for Bournemouth?

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Everton 0-0 Brentford

Shamoon Hafez

BBC Sport football news reporter at Goodison Park

You feel the Brentford players are not going to rush to their feet when fouled in this second half and goalkeeper Mark Flekken is going to take as long as he possibly can at goal kicks.

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Everton 0-0 Brentford

Mark Flekken is now down and receiving treatment after having his ankle stood on by team-mate Nathan Collins. Looked a painful one for the Brentford keeper but he's made of tough stuff and is fine to carry on.

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Fulham 1-1 Wolves

It's Wolves who have come out well in the second half as they settle on the ball, probing at the Fulham defence. What does Gary O'Neil have up his sleeve here?

GOAL - Bournemouth 0-2 Brighton

Kaoru Mitoma (49 mins)

Kaoru Mitoma scores the goal - but this is all about the pass from Joao Pedro!

Brighton's opening goalscorer receives the ball and slows everything down before threading a delightful pass through to Mitoma, who bends a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner.

Lovely Brighton goal and, after a brief check for offside, the Seagulls are now firmly in control.

Manchester City have won just three of their last 10 Premier League games against Tottenham (D2 L5) and are looking to win consecutive meetings with them for the first time since April 2019.

Tottenham have scored at least twice in each of their last three Premier League away games against Man City, winning 3-2 in 2021-22, losing 4-2 in 2022-23 and drawing 3-3 last season. No team has ever scored multiple goals in four consecutive Premier League visits to the Citizens.

Manchester City have lost each of their last four matches in all competitions. It’s Pep Guardiola’s longest losing run in his entire managerial career, while the Citizens last lost more consecutively between March and April 2006 under Stuart Pearce (6 – the fifth game of which was against Tottenham).

Though they’re the only team to have scored in every Premier League game so far this season, Manchester City have lost their last two (1-2 vs Bournemouth and Brighton). They last lost three in a row in the competition in February/March 2016, a run which included a home defeat to Tottenham.

Tottenham have won just two of their last 11 Premier League away games (D2 L7), winning just once in five on the road this term. Since the start of this spell in March, no side have lost more Premier League away games than Spurs (7).

As a team, Tottenham have made more off the ball runs into the box than any other side in the Premier League this season (612), with Dominic Solanke having the most among players (138). Spurs have also had the most shots inside the box of any Premier League side this term (134).

Tottenham have played more passes/crosses into the opposition box than any other side in the Premier League this season (429). There are 10 players in the division to have made 70+, with Spurs having three of those (Pedro Porro 96, James Maddison 77, Dejan Kulusevski 72).

Under Pep Guardiola (since 2016-17), Manchester City have lost more Premier League games (6) and conceded more Premier League goals (22) against Tottenham Hotspur than they have vs any other opponent.

No player has had more shots without scoring in the Premier League this season than Man City’s Bernardo Silva (17), while teammate Savinho has accumulated the highest xG of any player without a goal so far (1.7).

'The players have been stepping up'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13:45 GMT)

Arsenal

Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers speaking to BBC: "We have been working together with others, mostly working together with the players. We had good foundations already but we have worked on taking ownership because in doing that you are more likely to put the hard work in and that is what the players have been doing.

"Trying to facilitate teamwork, bringing the best out of the players and identifying what is needed in each moment. Credit to the players again because they have been stepping up."

On Mariona's return: "She is a fantastic player. She is a winner, sh's won a lot of things. The way she plays, the way she trains, everything, her mindset, she wants to get all the details right. How good she is on the ball, the way she works off the ball, there are so many things to it. We are really happy she is fit again."

'Everything looks rosy at the minute'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

Leah Williamson and Arsenal seem to have turned a corner under interim boss Renee Slegers.

The Gunners appear to have transitioned seamlessly to the Dutchwoman's guidance, winning four and drawing one of her five games in charge.

"I'm trying to understand it myself ," Williamson said. "We are probably under the highest pressure because we haven't started how we needed to, so every game is a must-win game. Yet it feels very calm.

"Ultimately we go out every week to be better than the week before. We are doing great and everything looks rosy at the minute. We have had great results and we are working really hard."

'Those fans don't know Eidevall'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

It is not just Leah Williamson and her teammates that have been criticised this season, as former boss Jonas Eidevall came under fire before his departure.

'JONAS OUT' was graffitied on a brick wall opposite Emirates Stadium before the Gunners' 2-1 defeat by Chelsea and Eidevall's last game in charge.

The 41-year-old resigned after three years at the helm, leaving with just one win their opening four WSL games.

"It's difficult. We are all human beings and those fans don't know the person that he is," Williamson said.

'We are going to try and control it'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13:45 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn speaking to BBC: "Bravery is to dare to play our style against a really top opponent here in our main stadium. But also to make sure we are brave in duels, to make sure that we defend together and show the fans that we are going to do everything we can to win this game.

"It is not being afraid and going out hoping that it goes well. We are going to try and control it in and out of possession."

On Raso's return to the side: "We signed her because she is one of those players that like to be on the big stage and we missed her when she was gone. She had a few good minutes against Man City and she is now ready to start today."

On composure: "We need to be good in understading where we are and make sure we defend as a collective and take every duel we can to make sure we do not allow as many goals.

"We are going to focus a lot defensively today but also on how we can make sure we find opportunities to make goals and create chances."

Williamson in 'good place' after 'heavy' criticism

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson says she is "in a good place" after social media criticism that has been "a bit heavy" at times this season.

The 27-year-old, who only returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in January, was under scrutiny after struggling for form at the start of the campaign.

Williamson played in England's friendlies against Germany and South Africa in October and scored a brilliant goal in the latter, but also made an error that led to a goal in both games.

"I feel like for the first time I am in a place where I feel like a real footballer again. I can train every day, I can train at the weekend," she said.

"I've not had the best luck in the world and that's OK, that's life. It's the first time I'm in a good place. I love football, I love going to training, I love playing.

"If I listened to what everyone said, I wouldn't enjoy it."