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Justin Kluivert to have 2+ shots on target tonight price boosted to 4/1, say Sky Bet

Kluivert scored a hat-trick in Bournemouth's 4-2 win over Wolves on the weekend

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Tottenham's inconsistent season continued over the weekend - with Ange Postecoglou's side having to settle for a draw against Fulham at home.

Spurs will be hoping they can return to the winner's circle when they take on Bournemouth in a Premier League clash at Vitality Stadium tonight.

They aren't tipped to do so however - with Tottenham 17/10 underdogs to come away with the victory according to Sky Bet.

Conversely, Bournemouth are 13/10 favourites and a draw is valued at 11/4 odds.

The Cherries looked strong last time out, putting four past Wolves en route to a 4-2 victory at Molineux Stadium.

In addition to the above market - let's take a look at the four Price Boosts on offer for this contest.

The boosts include Destiny Udogie to commit 2+ fouls at 1/1, Justin Kluivert to have 2+ shots on target at 4/1, Dejan Kulusevski to win 3+ fouls at 7/1, and James Maddison to score from outside the area at 14/1.

Udogie has committed 16 fouls in the league this season, including two in his last away league game.

Additionally, Kluivert (14) has had the most shots on target in the league for Bournemouth this season and scored a hat-trick from four shots on target against Wolves.

Sky Bet odds in Full-time Result market for Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur:

Bournemouth 13/10

Tottenham Hotspur 17/10

Draw 11/4

Sky Bet Price Boosts for Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur:

Destiny Udogie to commit 2+ fouls WAS 8/11 NOW 1/1

Justin Kluivert to have 2+ shots on target WAS 3/1 NOW 4/1

Dejan Kulusevski to win 3+ fouls WAS 5/1 NOW 7/1

James Maddison to score from outside the area 10/1 NOW 14/1

Brennan Johnson says Tottenham have been working harder on their physical and mental attributes in a bid to solve the great riddle of their inconsistency.

The 23-year old forward has ten goals to his name this season and was on target in their notable demolitions of Manchester City, United and Aston Villa. However, Johnson was also part of the side that suffered defeats to Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, games they had been expected to win.

The all too familiar contrast in results has infuriated fans and once again prompted criticism that the squad is 'naive and lacking maturity'. Coach Ange Postecoglou has even referred to their 4-0 rout of Manchester City as a 'millstone' as it is now used as a reference point for the level they are capable of.

'When we play the way we did against Manchester City and also away at Man United it shows us what we really can do and how we can play but then losing games like Palace and Ipswich just makes it even more frustrating,' admits Johnson.

'Listen, none of us want to lose or drop off our performance so it's something we have to look back at, really analyse and think about how we played in certain moments - maybe when the other team scored or trying to come back from defeat because obviously Ipswich we went down two goals, so we gave ourselves a mountain to climb.

'It's a number of things. Physically, how hard we work, how hard we run, in those games we definitely did drop and we've looked at that. Mentality as well. In those games when the other team are on top we have to respect it and defend a little bit better then when we get the chance to attack we need to be relentless and ruthless. So it's a mix of all those things.'

Johnson, who scored again in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fulham, hopes they can kickstart their campaign with a win at Bournemouth on Wednesday.

A key component will be his link up with Spurs’ captain Son Heung-Min, who has a particularly strong record against the Cherries, and importantly has proved a positive influence on Johnson.

'It's been amazing to work alongside of him, says Johnson, who admits to studying the South Korean before joining Spurs from Nottingham Forest last year.

‘He’s an unbelievable player. There are so many things in his game I admire and have admired for a long time now. He can play off both feet, his work rate, his leadership, his professionalism. There are so many things and most importantly he’s such a nice guy as well. It’s an honour to play alongside him.’

Talking to Men in Blazers, Johnson reveals he still gets the occasional ‘Good luck’ text from former England captain David Beckham, who is friends with his father David Johnson from their time together at Manchester United’s academy.

‘My dad and David got on well during their time at United’s academy and he’s just kept an eye on my career. The relationship isn’t as strong as people think! It’s not like we are constantly texting but yes he has messaged me a couple of times. It’s a nice feeling that he kept an eye out and when I came here he was very supportive but that’s about as far as the relationship goes.’

Johnson, who chills out listening to Bob Marley and lists Redemption Song as one of his favourites, was an avid skateboarder as a youngster and will be hoping there aren't too many more twists and turns to Tottenham's season as they search for that elusive consistency. 'You can't think about things too much. Things happen in football so quick that the most important thing is the next action.'

Tottenham will make a late call on forward Dominic Solanke ahead of his return to Bournemouth on Thursday night.

Solanke missed the 1-1 draw at home to Fulham on Sunday with illness, but is set to return to training later on Wednesday and could be in contention to take on his old club.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou decided to send Solanke home on Sunday because he was 'under the weather' and was hoping for a full recovery.

Solanke has scored six goals in 17 games since signing from Bournemouth for £65million on a six-year deal in the summer.

In November he was rewarded with his second and third England caps after a seven-year absence from the national team.

Postecoglou said: 'Archie (Gray) got a knock but he's recovered well. Main one is Dom and he's due to train today.

'He is still not 100 per cent but has definitely improved from the weekend. That's it. The other injured guys are inching closer but not available.'

Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Cristian Romero (toe), Rodrigo Bentancur (suspended), Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Micky Moore (virus) and Richarlison (hamstring) remain out.

Tottenham could have done with Solanke against Fulham as they struggled to carve out chances, with Brennan Johnson getting on the scoresheet but seeing his goal cancelled out by Tom Cairney.

An ankle injury previously ruled the striker out for chunks of August and September.

Not that goals have been hard to come by. Spurs are the Premier League's top scorers with 28 goals.

Yet, despite hammering Manchester City, Aston Villa, West Ham, and Everton, they have contrived to lose five games and are therefore only seventh in the table, despite their attacking prowess.

'I think it's too easy to say "well, let's just play like we did against Man City every game",' Postecoglou said after the draw with Fulham.

'It somehow again seems with this club that whatever it is that we do well is then used as a millstone to bring us down in every other opportunity.'

Postecoglou added: 'I know people are going to keep using City as a reference point, but against City I was able to put on Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson (as substitutes). We had Vicario in goal.

'I guess people are looking for easy targets, but if people don't understand what we're dealing with at the moment and how the players are coping with it -- well, I think it's fairly self-evident.

'We're going to have to have days like today where things aren't running smoothly, but all you can ask for is for the players to give everything they can and I think they did that and more today.'

More to follow.

Spurs in a defensive crisis due to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romeo injuries

Sven Botman has been out all season for Newcastle causing Howe serious issues

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Tottenham and Newcastle are reportedly set to do battle for a £25million-rated Ligue 1 centre-back as the Premier League sides look to solve their defensive problems in January.

Spurs' injury list is lengthy and the north London outfit have been particularly heavily hit at the back, with Micky van de Ven remaining on the sidelines for another few weeks with a thigh injury and Cristian Romero yet to make a return from an ankle complaint picked up three weeks ago.

Indeed, this meant that Ange Postecoglou had to shift left-back Ben Davies into the heart of defence for the memorable 4-0 win at Manchester City last month and Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fulham.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have been left reeling by a Sven Botman knee injury which has meant he has not played all season and will remain on the sidelines until the new year at least.

The two sides' respective defensive crises mean they are likely to assess their options in the upcoming January transfer window, with both showing an early interest in Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, the Telegraph reports.

The 20-year-old has been one of the surprise stars of the French league this campaign, starting nine of his club's 13 matches in a solid start to the season which sees them lie in seventh.

He made the switch to the north of France from Belarusian outfit Energetik-BGU Minsk a year and a half ago for just £83,000 but already has scouts from across Europe packing the stands to watch him play.

Indeed, Spurs and Newcastle face competition from five other Premier League sides for Khusanov's signature while Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.

Tottenham are keen to bolster their defensive options while the Magpies rate the Uzbekistan international as one of the finest young talents.

And with good reason too. Khusanov has put in a string of assured displays this season for a rock-solid Lens side which has only shipped 12 goals in 13 matches. Only leaders PSG, with 11, have conceded fewer than them.

Lens are currently managed by Belgian-born Briton Will Still, who was hired in the summer as the replacement for long-time boss Franck Haise, who left the club to manage Nice at the end of the season.

At 32, Still is one of the youngest managers in Europe and departed Reims in May by mutual consent with the side languishing in 11th.

Despite Khusanov's youth, the boss has showed great faith in his talent and has picked him whenever available, including in the weekend's victory over Reims as he was coming back from suspension.

The Uzbekistani can also fill in at defensive midfield if required but has solely played at the back this campaign.

After the draw against Fulham, Postecoglou took a pop at his side's Premier League rivals as he praised his squad players for the way they have stepped in for injured stars.

'I've seen so much violin-playing over [other teams having] one centre-back out, but we're just supposed to get on with it,' Postecoglou told reporters.

He added: 'Benny [Davies] and Radu [Drăgușin] have been outstanding throughout this spell. I mean there aren't too many teams in the league who have both their centre-backs out. The beauty of it is these boys are, and I love that.

'I love the characters they're showing. I love the fact that they're not seeking excuses or wanting me to make allowances for it.

'But at some point, I need to also acknowledge the massive effort that all these guys are putting in. Radu and Ben were outstanding again today.'

Spurs were held to a draw as Tom Cairney cancelled out Brennan Johnson's strike

Ange Postecoglou praised his players after fielding a makeshift defence again

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Ange Postecoglou complained about the Premier League’s string section after watching Tottenham play second fiddle to Fulham.

“I’ve seen so much violin playing over one centre-back out but we’re just supposed to get on with it,” grumbled Postecoglou, leaving his audience to wonder if he was hinting at Manchester City without Ruben Dias or Liverpool without Ibrahima Konate.

“There aren’t too many teams playing with both centre backs out. But I love the character they’re showing. I love the fact they’re not seeking excuses or wanting me to make allowances, and I need to acknowledge the massive effort all these guys are putting in.”

Postecoglou hailed his makeshift defensive unit but Spurs were mostly off key going forward, rarely fluent and hardly creating a chance through seven minutes of added time against a team of 10 men with Tom Cairney sent off soon after scoring the equaliser.

The final whistle was greeted by smattering of boos. Tottenham have won one of their last five, although it was a 4-0 win at Manchester City.

“We’ve copped a couple of significant blows since then,” said Postecoglou. “It’s too easy to say, well, let’s just play like we did against Man City every game. Somehow, again, it seems with this club that whatever we do well is used as a millstone to bring us down at every other opportunity.”

Injuries are undoubtedly having an impact on a team designed to play at an intense tempo. That was clear with a glance at the subs’ bench. And there was another injury with Archie Gray forced off with a dead-leg soon after coming on.

Dominic Solanke was sent home unwell before kick-off and Spurs missed his physical presence, yet take nothing from Fulham. This was a splendid display from a team crossing London with problems of their own.

Andreas Pereira was absent amid a storm around an interview in his native Brazil, talking regretfully about moves to Marseille and Nottingham Forest which did not materialise, and casting doubt on his future at Craven Cottage.

Pereira issued a pre-match pledge that he was committed to the club, while Silva said “he was not ready” to play and that his absence for the first time this season had been “a technical decision”.

Fulham were controlled and cohesive though, after surviving a scare within the first minute when Bernd Leno saved from Heung-min Son. Fraser Forster made saves to frustrate Raul Jimenez and Issa Diop. Alex Iwobi crashed an effort against the bar, near the end of the first half.

James Maddison clipped the outside of a post in first-half stoppage-time, with a clever free-kick driven low as Fulham’s defensive wall jumped, and Brennan Johnson fired Tottenham ahead in the second half.

Silva’s team were on top but caught out at the back, with Johnson capitalising on space vacated by one of Antonee Robinson’s various forays upfield.

Spurs worked the ball briskly to left through Son and Maddison before Timo Werner clipped a pass back across to Johnson, who made no mistake on the volley. This has become his trademark goal, a first-time finish at speed cutting inside from the right.

Fulham refused to panic and levelled through Cairney, who had only been on for five minutes when he slammed in a left-footer from 15 yards at the end of a patient passing move and a lay-off by Iwobi.

It was his first goal for nearly a year although his delight vanished when his foul from behind on Dejan Kulusevski in midfield was picked up by VAR.

Referee Darren Bond pulled out his yellow card before a referral to his monitor because Cairney caught Kulusevski midcalf with his studs. “We all know Tom is not a malicious player,” said Silva but had to admit it did not look good on the slow-motion replays.

The card was upgraded to a red and the contest faded out, a point each leaving the two clubs a point apart and one happier than the other.

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that he made the decision to send Dominic Solanke home after he arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Sunday's game.

The striker was a notable absentee from the starting XI with fans speculating that he must be injured.

However, Postecoglou has now confirmed that Solanke was not well enough to start.

Explaining Solanke's omission from the team ahead of kick-off, the Aussie said: 'He just came in today and he wasn't looking the best.

'He was under the weather so we sent him home. Hopefully a full recovery and ready to go for the next one.'

It was another day to forget for the north London club, who were held to a 1-1 draw by the Cottagers.

After an even first half, Spurs went ahead against the run of play at the start of the second period when Brennan Johnson volleyed in for his 10th goal of the season.

Ange Postecoglou’s team never hit the heights of last weekend’s 4-0 victory at Manchester City and Fulham claimed a deserved leveller through substitute Tom Cairney before he was sent off late on via a VAR review.

Spurs dropped to seventh, with Fulham still a point behind in 10th.

Postecoglou's side now sit three points adrift of the top four after what has been a very mixed start to the season

The Fulham midfielder was surprisingly dropped for his side's trip to Tottenham

Andreas Pereira has since addressed the situation in a lengthy online statement

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Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira has slammed a 'malicious' publication claiming he wants to join Marseille by stating he 'deeply regrets' quotes attributed to him after being dropped for Sunday's trip to Tottenham.

The Brazilian was the surprise omission from Marco Silva's squad with their being initial confusion as to why Pereira hadn't travelled with the team to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

An interview conducted earlier in the week associated Pereira with talking about wanting to leave the club in the January transfer window to pursue a move to Marseille and the midfielder subsequently released a statement just minutes before Fulham's clash with Spurs got underway.

Having been booted out of the matchday squad, Pereira addressed Fulham supporters in a lengthy Instagram update and accused the publication he did the interview with of wrongly translating quotes.

The 28-year-old's presence was sorely felt against Tottenham with Fulham lacking his creativity and goal threat but still managing to rescue a point after Tom Cairney struck late in the 1-1 draw.

Addressing what the former Man United star calls a 'malicious' article, Pereira stated: 'I would like to address the article recently published about me.

'Unfortunately, the piece contains statements attributed to me that I did not make, and the translation into English was done in a malicious and inaccurate manner, completely distorting my words.

'In the interview, I clearly expressed my happiness and satisfaction with being at Fulham and my gratitude for everything the club and the staff have done for me, emphasising at all times that I still have two years remaining on my contract and that I am fully focused on the club.

'However, the article includes comments that are neither accurate nor reflective of what I actually said,' added Pereira.

'I deeply regret the unprofessional conduct displayed in this situation and respectfully request a retraction of the quotes falsely attributed to me.

'It is essential to uphold the truth and ensure that public discourse is based on facts.

'Thank you for your understand. And most importantly Come On Fulham,' he said.

It is yet to be seen whether Pereira will be recalled to the first-team for Thursday's midweek clash against high-flying Brighton at Craven Cottage.

Pereira has made 94 appearances for the Cottagers and scored nine goals during that time after previously joining from Man United two years ago.

His existing contract runs until 2026 with Fulham also having the option to extend the deal for a further year at their own discretion.

Tom Cairney was on the pitch for little more than 20 minutes but he earned Fulham a point and wounded Tottenham.

Cairney came off the bench to score within five minutes, his first goal in almost a year to wipe out Brennan Johnson’s opener.

Then his tackle from behind on Dejan Kulusevski left Fulham to see out the game with 10 men, which they did without too much cause for alarm.

The draw leaves Spurs with only one win in five games, although that just happens to be a 4-0 at Manchester City.

Ange Postecoglou’s injury problems continued to pile up with Archie Gray off injured after coming on near the end.

With Dominic Solanke sent home unwell before kick-off, Tottenham started with Heung-min Son at centre forward. Son forced Bernd Leno into a save within a minute but does not provide the same physical presence as Solanke.

He offers another kind of threat, dashing onto passes but Spurs found it difficult in the first half to establish any territory. The game fizzed from one end to the other and the visitors were slick in possession, testing Postecoglou’s patched-up defence.

Ben Davies made late interceptions and clearances, and Fraser Forster made some fine saves, the best of them to push a Raul Jimenez volley wide. Alex Iwobi crashed an effort against the bar, as the interval loomed.

Tottenham resisted and found some better rhythm. Radu Dragusin forced Leno into another save with a powerful header from a corner and James Maddison clipped the outside of a post in first-half stoppage-time, with a clever free-kick driven low as all the those in Fulham’s defensive wall jumped.

Maddison clutched his head as he crumpled to the turf. Spurs had spotted the opportunity and came within centimetres of making it pay.

Fulham were brightest again at the start of the second half, exerting pressure with the three former Arsenal forwards in their team causing problems with their pace and movement. Reiss Nelson rolled out the party pieces, turning at the last second to control one long pass with his back.

Forster saved a header from Issa Diop with a knee but just as they seemed to relax into being in the ascendancy Silva’s team were caught out at the back, with Johnson capitalising on space left behind by one of Antonee Robinson’s forays upfield.

Spurs worked the ball briskly from right to left through Son and Maddison before Werner clipped a pass back across to Johnson, who made no mistake on the volley.

This has become the trademark goal of the season for Johnson, a first-time finish at speed cutting inside from the right.

Fulham to their credit refused to panic, continued to pick their passes and levelled through Cairney, who had only been on the pitch for five minutes when he slammed in a left-footer from 15 yards at the end of a patient passing move culminating in a lay-off by Iwobi.

It was his first goal for nearly a year although his delight soon vanished when his foul from behind on Kulusevski in midfield was picked up by the VAR.

Referee Darren Bond showed his yellow card at first but was referred to his monitor because Cairney caught Kulusevski midcalf with his studs. It did not look good on the slow-motion replays and the card was upgraded to a red.

Gary Neville believes Man City's 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in midweek will have had a more damaging impact on the team than last weekend's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Tottenham

City ended a run of five straight defeats when they drew with the Dutch side at the Etihad on Tuesday night .

However, the result will have felt like a loss for Pep Guardiola's men as they let a 3-0 lead slip, conceding three in the last 15 minutes.

The match came just three days after Tottenham's shocking 4-0 win at the Etihad but Neville thinks the Feyenoord game will have hurt more.

Speaking on Sky Sports on Sunday, Neville said: 'I think the game in midweek in some ways was worse than the one last weekend in the sense that you're three-nil up and might think you're back on track.

'And all of a sudden, the roof caves in on you. I think coming off the back of that one, it's a tough one for them.'

City have their work cut out for them if they are to end their poor run of form as the champions visit league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Reds have made a brilliant start to the season and with be 11 points clear of the Citizens if they claim the three points.

And Neville thinks the Anfield atmosphere might prove too much for a team who finds themselves in their lowest moment in many years.

'The problem is this is one of the toughest places for any team to come, let alone City. But there will be something in the back of their minds.

'They're serial winners, all of them. The problem is the reality might hit home when they get out on the pitch and they hear this crowd.'

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