Assistant coach to fly home from Pakistan, ruled out of World Cup
ESPNcricinfo staff20-Sep-2022England have been forced to make a late change to their coaching staff for the T20 World Cup after Richard Dawson, one of their assistant coaches, sustained a groin injury during their tour to Pakistan.Dawson was carried off the pitch at Karachi’s National Stadium after pulling up during a fielding drill in England’s training session on Saturday night and returned to the team hotel in a wheelchair later that evening.”After being assessed in Karachi, he will be unable to continue during this tour of Pakistan and will fly home to the UK on Wednesday,” the ECB said in a statement.Dawson was one of Matthew Mott’s three assistant coaches for this tour along with Carl Hopkinson and David Saker, with Michael Hussey due to join the staff ahead of the World Cup in Australia.The ECB said that a replacement coach for the World Cup would be “announced at a later stage”.England have separated coaching staff between Test and white-ball cricket since Rob Key’s appointment as managing director earlier this year but Dawson’s injury may require one of Brendon McCullum’s assistants to be drafted in.
Nottingham Forest are now keen on signing a “magical” midfielder after conducting a scouting mission, according to a report.
Forest flying high in the Premier League
With just under half of the Premier League season left to play, Forest are flying high near the top of the table, sitting just six points behind league leaders Liverpool after the 1-1 draw last time out.
It speaks volumes about how much the Tricky Trees have progressed that some members of the squad were left disappointed by the most recent result at The City Ground, with Anthony Elanga saying: “I’ll be honest, it feels like a loss, I feel like it was there for the taking. But we will build on this, and I feel like this mentality shows how far we have come – the fact that it feels like a loss.
Nonetheless, Nuno Santo’s side remain in Champions League contention, and the manager is now weighing up new additions to help his team achieve their ambition of playing European football next season.
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Bringing in a new central midfielder appears to be one of Nuno’s priorities, and internal approval has now been granted over a move for Palmeiras’ Richard Rios.
However, Rios is not the only option Forest have in mind, as reports from Turkey (via Sports Witness) have now revealed they are keen on signing Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara.
Galatasaray'sGabrielSarain action with PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias
Scouts were left impressed after watching Sara in action recently, but there may be competition for his signature, with other Premier League clubs conducting scouting missions of their own.
Any deal is more likely to take place in the summer than January, with the Tricky Trees yet to formalise their interest by making contact with the Turkish club.
Gabriel Sara impressing in Turkey
The Brazilian, valued at €23m (£19m) is enjoying a fantastic debut season in Turkey, picking up two goals and six assists in 16 league outings, while he has also made six appearances in the Europa League.
With Forest in a good position to qualify for Europe next season, Nuno may be keen to bring in players with experience at that level of football, so the 25-year-old fits the bill in that regard.
Scout Ben Mattinson has also tipped the maestro for success in the Premier League in the future, having made a real impact for Norwich City in the Championship.
Nuno may want to bring in another midfielder this month too, in order to aid his side’s Champions League hopes, but signing Sara in the summer certainly looks like it could be a good bit of business.
West Ham United are setting transfer plans in motion ahead of the looming January window, which opens in just under two weeks, and it is now believed that Julen Lopetegui’s side have their eyes firmly on a versatile Champions League forward.
West Ham's reported plans for the January transfer window
Lopetegui’s side have struggled both in an attacking and defensive sense this term, so much so there are suggestions that West Ham could look into signing a new striker next month.
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Jarrod Bowen has been the weapon of choice for Lopetegui in recent games, with the Englishman operating as a makeshift centre-forward as summer signing Niclas Fullkrug works his way back to full fitness after a long-term achilles tendon injury.
West Ham’s most recent results
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Date
Opponent
Competition
Result
#18
16/12/2024
Bournemouth (A)
Premier League
1-1
#17
09/12/2024
Wolves (H)
Premier League
2-1
#16
03/12/2024
Leicester City (A)
Premier League
3-1
#15
30/11/2024
Arsenal (H)
Premier League
5-2
#14
26/11/2024
Newcastle United (A)
Premier League
2-0 win
#13
09/11/2024
Everton (H)
Premier League
0-0 draw
#12
02/11/2024
Nottingham Forest (A)
Premier League
3-0 loss
#11
27/10/2024
Man United (H)
Premier League
2-1 win
#10
19/10/2024
Tottenham (A)
Premier League
4-1 loss
Bowen scored West Ham’s winner in their crucial 2-1 win over Wolves, and started in that position again during a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Monday.
However, that may not the case for long, with Brighton’s Evan Ferguson among the strikers linked to West Ham. Michail Antonio also underwent surgery on a fractured leg following his car crash, meaning he’ll be ruled out for at least a year, and highlighting the need for another option in that area.
“He’s got to go somewhere where he can play first-team football and show what he can do,” said former West Ham scout Mick Brown on their links to Ferguson, via Football Insider.
“From what I understand, West Ham would be prepared to offer him that opportunity. Ferguson is spoken about very highly and there is a lot of interest in him. But he fits the bill for West Ham with his style of play, and he’s a big lad as well, not afraid to get stuck in. That’s what they want in Antonio’s absence.”
West Ham have also made an approach for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of January, with technical director Tim Steidten potentially looking to reinforce their defensive options.
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The Irons, according to Milan Live (via Sport Witness), have also set their sights on AC Milan’s Yunus Musah. The 22-year-old, who already boasts nearly half a century of international caps for the USA, has played a variety of roles for Milan this term.
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Traditionally a centre midfielder, Paulo Fonseca has chosen to play him on the wing as a forward in all the Rossoneri’s most recent games, and his performances are attracting attention from the Premier League.
It is believed West Ham are “ready to invest” £15 million into signing Musah, but Milan are understandably after a bit more, and will demand north of £17 million to even consider parting ways with the former Arsenal academy ace.
Called a “very strong” dribbler by Sempre Milan contributor Rohit Rajeev, the versatile Musah also notably impressed in Milan’s 3-1 win away to Real Madrid.
Houston Dash players celebrated their coach's first victory by presenting him with a ball signed by the squad
Gautrat secured his first win as Houston Dash coachPlayers surprised him with a signed ball after the matchDash beat Chicago Stars 2-1 in their second NWSL gameMelissa Tamez-Imagn ImagesWHAT HAPPENED
Following Houston Dash's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chicago Stars the players surprised head coach Fabrice Gautrat with a soccer ball signed by every member of the team, commemorating his first win since taking charge of the club.
The football was handed over by star Jane Campbell-Nairn, as she thanked Gautrat
“On behalf of the club and all of us, we just want to say how proud, we are of you for your very first win as head coach. And we’re so honored that you’re wearing the Dash crest, and we couldn’t be more thrilled and happy that you are leading the ship that we just burnt,” Campbell-Nairn said.
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Following assistant stints with Chicago Red Stars and North Carolina Courage, this is Gautrat’s first job as a head coach. He was appointed in January 2025, just before the start of the NWSL season.
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With one win and one loss in their opening two games, the Houston Dash sit sixth on the NWSL table with three points. They have back-to-back home games at the Shell Energy Stadium with Gotham FC first up on March 28 followed by Angel City SC on April 12.
Celtic moved five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Ross County at Parkhead on Saturday.
Aberdeen conceded a 96th-minute equaliser, having taken the lead in the 95th minute, against Hibernian in their match to draw 3-3, which opened the door for the Hoops to extend their lead.
The Scottish giants took full advantage of their rivals slipping up and now have a comfortable lead at the top of the division, after they swept Ross County aside with ease.
Brendan Rodgers decided to make a host of changes to his starting XI after Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League, to keep his squad fresh and hand opportunities to other players.
Liam Scales, Paulo Bernardo, Alex Valle, Luke McCowan, James Forrest, and Adam Idah all came in from the start to showcase what they can offer to the team as starters.
McCowan was the star of the show, with one goal, three assists, and eight key passes, but fellow central midfielder Bernardo also took his chance to impress.
Paulo Bernardo's performance against Ross County
The Portugal U21 international was selected over both Arne Engels and Reo Hatate to start in the middle of the park alongside Callum McGregor and McCowan.
It was an opportunity for him to show the manager that he deserves more minutes on the pitch moving forward, and the former Benfica starlet certainly presented his case well.
Bernardo scored the third goal of the game in the first half by reacting well to the ball dropping for him from Daizen Maeda’s deflected cut-back, firing into the far corner with a composed finish.
Pass accuracy
88%
Key passes
4
Big chances created
1
Duels won
4/6
Big chances missed
1
As you can see in the table above, the Portuguese dynamo also created four chances and one ‘big chance’ for his teammates throughout his 90 minutes on the pitch, but was not rewarded with an assist for his efforts.
The 22-year-old whiz, who earned a Sofascore rating of 8.2, was also strong out of possession with four duels won out of six, which shows that he was a solid performer for the Scottish giants with his work on and off the ball.
There was another player who came in from the cold to outperform Bernardo against Ross County on Saturday, though, and that man was central defender Liam Scales.
Liam Scales' performance against Ross County
The Ireland international was an unused substitute against Club Brugge in midweek and for the 4-1 win over Hearts in the Premiership last weekend, as Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty were selected as the preferred centre-back pairing.
Rodgers brought the left-footed titan back in from the start in this latest top-flight clash and Scales grasped his opportunity with both hands, putting in a fantastic performance at the heart of the defence.
The former Aberdeen loanee opened the scoring with a brilliant glancing header off the crossbar and in from McCowan’s corner, before turning provider with a great clipped pass over the top of the defence to assist the Scottish midfielder for the second goal.
Scales, who earned a staggering 9.3 rating on Sofascore, made a huge impact at the top end of the pitch to open the game up for Celtic, by directly contributing to the first two goals, and that allowed the Hoops to go on and win the match with ease.
Touches
164
Passes completed
145
Pass success rate
94%
Duels won
9/13
Clearances
3
As you can see in the table above, the Irish colossus enjoyed a terrific game in possession, with a whopping 164 touches and 145 passes completed.
To go along with his goal and assist, Scales completed 94% of his passes and was strong defensively by winning the majority of his duels for Celtic, and these statistics show that he was even better than Bernardo – by being involved in more goals and winning more duels.
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It was a huge all-round performance from the Ireland international and one that, perhaps, he needed to silence some of his doubters after some struggles for club and country at times this season.
Liam Scales' troubles this season
The Ireland international has not always been the most appreciated member of the Celtic squad. At the end of the 2023/24 campaign, The Celtic Star published an article in defence of the centre-back and claimed that he had become the ‘whipping boy’ of a certain section of the fanbase.
That particular article suggested that fans had been getting on the defender’s back, despite his inclusion in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year, and some of his struggles at the start of this season did not help that narrative.
Celtic defender Liam Scales.
Scales gave away a penalty in the 2-1 win over Ross County earlier this season, handballing a cross that came into the box, and made an error that directly led to a shot in a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock.
He also played the full 90 minutes of the 7-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and lost three of his four ground duels, whilst being dribbled past twice without making a single tackle against the German giants.
Appearances
4
12
Goals
1
2
Pass accuracy
93%
92%
Dribbled past per game
0.8
0.3
Penalties committed
0
1
As you can see in the table above, Scales has made plenty of appearances in all competitions for Celtic this season and has not made a string of huge errors, with the aforementioned games against Dortmund, Kilmarnock, and Ross County the outliers.
The centre-back did, however, get sent off for Ireland in his most recent outing before Saturday’s game, as he was booked twice in a 5-0 defeat to England.
However, any doubters questioning his inclusion in the starting line-up ahead of Trusty for the clash with Ross County were silenced, as Scales put on a masterclass with his performance this weekend.
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This season was supposed to be the year Arsenal finally got over the line in the Premier League and ended their two-decade title drought, but after their first 11 games, that is starting to look unlikely.
Mikel Arteta’s young side have not been as secure at the back as they were last season, already conceding 12 goals, and their attack has been noticeably blunt, with six teams scoring more than their 18 goals.
The North Londoners have had to deal with some unfortunate injuries and questionable refereeing here and there, but there is no getting away from the fact that a number of their star players just look a little off the pace at the moment.
Premier League top six
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Played
GD
PTS
1
Liverpool
11
15
28
2
Manchester City
11
9
23
3
Chelsea
11
8
19
4
Arsenal
11
6
19
5
Nottingham Forest
11
5
19
6
Brighton & Hove Albion
11
4
19
Unsurprisingly, recent reports have now linked the club with one of the most exciting attackers in the league, someone who could rival both Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka next season.
Arsenal transfer news
According to reports from Spain, Arsenal are incredibly interested in West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus.
Mohammed Kudus celebrates for West Ham
In fact, the report claims that the Gunners are so keen on the Ghanaian international that they plan to make an offer for him next summer, which could potentially be worth up to €100m, which is about £83m.
While that’s an enormous sum of money, that doesn’t seem too outlandish, as other publications have claimed that the Hammers have inserted an £85m release clause into the former Ajax star’s contract, which is set to reactivate in the summer.
Mohammed Kudus for West Ham
In all, signing Kudus would represent a hugely significant investment, but given his incredible ability, it is well worth making, especially as he could offer competition to several players, including Martinelli and Saka.
Why Kudus would be an ideal addition to Arsenal's attack
So, before we look at his sensational output over the last few years, let’s look at one of the other key reasons Kudus would be such an excellent addition to Arsenal’s attacking lineup: his versatility.
Yes, across his career to date, the 24-year-old dynamo has played all over the pitch, from right to left wing, attacking midfield to centre-forward and even one game in defensive midfield.
In short, the “sensational” international, as dubbed by Daily Mail reporter Kathryn Batte, can play pretty much wherever he’s asked, which means he’d be able to pick up plenty of game time across a campaign and offer competition to a number of starters.
Kudus’ positional versatility
Position
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Right-Winger
47
21
7
Central Midfield
46
11
3
Centre-Forward
43
15
3
Attacking Midfield
43
11
3
Left-Winger
15
4
3
Left Midfield
2
1
0
Defensive Midfield
1
0
0
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For example, with his vast experience of playing off the right, he could finally allow Arteta to rest Saka when he’s being overplayed or even when he’s underperforming.
Likewise, Julen Lopetegui has played him off the left five times this season, so should Leandro Trossard continue to underdeliver next season, as he has this year, then the Hammers star could also be the perfect player to push or even replace Martinelli on that side of the pitch.
With all that said, it’s all well and good playing in lots of positions, but has the Accra-born maestro been able to deliver for his teams? You bet he has.
For example, in his final full season for Ajax, when he was genuinely a part of the senior side, the 34-capped international racked up a brilliant haul of 18 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances, equating to a goal involvement on average every 1.68 games.
Kudus’ last three seasons
Season
22/23
23/24
24/25
Appearances
42
48
10
Goals
18
18
2
Assists
7
7
1
Goal Involvements per Match
0.59
0.52
0.30
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Moreover, in his 55 appearances for the Hammers, against far stronger opposition, the 5 foot 9 wizard has scored 16 goals and provided seven assists, meaning he’s averaging a goal involvement every 2.29 games for the Eastenders.
Ultimately, signing Kudus next summer will require a massive financial effort from Arsenal, but given his sensational form in recent seasons and the need to provide the likes of Martinelli and Saka with more competition, it would be well worth the cost.
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Manchester City have been warned that a big FFP points deduction could lead to Erling Haaland leaving, as there will be a clause in his contract.
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The prolific Norwegian striker has committed to a lucrative 10-year deal at the Etihad Stadium. That agreement is intended to keep him in his current surroundings until the summer of 2034. Questions have, however, already been asked of whether said terms will be honoured.
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City currently have at least 115 Financial Fair Play charges hanging over their head, with a verdict imminent following an independent hearing. It has been suggested that the reigning Premier League champions could be hit with a penalty of up to 100 points, which would lead to them tumbling out of the English top-flight.
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Quizzed on whether Haaland would stick around for a stint in the Championship, former Norway international John Arne Riise – speaking in association with – told GOAL of his fellow countryman: “If City go down, I think a lot of players are going to leave. At the moment, I am surprised that they gave Haaland a 10-year contract.
“It just shows Haaland, his family and the club that they are really going for it. They are in a dip of performances, they haven’t been the best this season, so they are eager to get new players in, younger players, and try to get back to the top.”
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Pressed further on the chances of Haaland seeing out a stunning decade-long contract in Manchester, ex-Liverpool defender Riise added: “It all depends on the charges, what is going to happen with all of those that City are facing.
“I think they signed that deal just to show the intention of City. They have signed a few other players recently as well. They are trying to build for the future.
“I think Haaland’s idea is to stay there for the 10 years. I don’t know what clauses they have. He wouldn’t have signed it if he didn’t think it could happen. But, should they get a points deduction or go down a division, I am sure there is a clause in there that lets him go.”
Liverpool are believed to have “registered their interest” in signing a “fantastic” player who is enjoying a stunning season, according to a new transfer development.
Liverpool transfer news
The January transfer window isn’t a million miles away, and it is expected that the centre of Liverpool’s defence will be looked at when the winter shopping rolls around. Jarell Quansah is seemingly not favoured by Arne Slot, with Frenchman Loic Bade emerging as a rumoured target. The Sevilla defender is also reportedly wanted by Newcastle United and has been likened to France World Cup winner Raphael Varane.
The future of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool is a major talking point, with a move to Real Madrid next summer not completely out of the question. Achraf Hakimi is seen as a potential replacement, with the Paris Saint-Germain ace considered one of Europe’s standout right-backs in recent years.
Young Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, with the Spaniard making his first La Liga start of the season last weekend, helping his side seal a famous 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Liverpool register interest in "fantastic" player
According to SportBILD [via Sport Witness], Liverpool have now officially “registered their interest” in Omar Marmoush, having initially wanted to sign him during the summer transfer window, deciding against it because of their current depth.
With Mohamed Salah’s future now unknown, the 25-year-old is viewed as a possible replacement for him, and he is valued at just over £33m by Frankfurt.
It does feel as though Marmoush is standing out as a primary target for Liverpool, should Salah move on to pastures new next summer, which is a scenario most supporters will be dreading.
The Frankfurt star is seven years the Liverpool legend’s junior, however, and he is having a remarkable 2024/25 season to date, registering 13 goal contributions (nine goals and four assists) in just eight Bundesliga appearances, leading to him winning the Player of the Month award for October.
His current manager, Dino Toppmoller, knows how invaluable he is: “Omar is a fantastic boy who always gives maximum effort in addition to his blistering pace. I’m very impressed with his development in the final third, as he’s now a lot more calmer on the ball, he’s really good at runs from behind as well. He’s really taken a huge step in his development, especially with the way he’s played in the past few games.”
Marmoush should be considered a priority target for Liverpool at this point, given his incredible end product and ability to shine in both a central and wide attacking role.
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At 25, there is so much more to come from him, too, and they should be looking to strike a deal for him regardless of what ends up happening with Salah in the coming months.
Newcastle United have lift-off. In the space of a few days, Chelsea and Arsenal have been put to the sword across two competitions by Eddie Howe’s men.
It’s been a patchy start to the season, with issues leaking into the first team’s football after a summer transfer window that left plenty to be desired, but it’s important to never forget that the Magpies are one of the most dangerous sides in England – something that Arsenal know only too well.
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Mikel Arteta’s Gunners desperately needed three points at St. James’ Park to turn their flagging title bid back on track, but failed to get going, lacking creativity and bite against the titanic Toon.
We’ll get to the rear end of the pitch in a moment, but first, let’s pay homage to the resurgent Alexander Isak, who’s been reminding just about everybody that he’s one of the best number nines in the business.
Alexander Isak has found his feet
Isak started the season slowly, to be sure. However, the 25-year-old sharpshooter netted in both recent fixtures against Chelsea and scored again today against Arsenal, taking his tally to four goals and one assist across ten matches.
Minutes played
90′
Goals
1
Touches
30
Shots (on target)
2 (2)
Accurate passes
14/20 (70%)
Key passes
0
Dribbles (completed)
3 (1)
Total duels (won)
10 (3)
In many ways, it was a typical performance from the centre forward, who wasn’t on the ball at every stage but showcased great movement and hold-up play throughout.
And the header. Wow. The Swede fired past the hapless David Raya with an almighty effort, served by Anthony Gordon, who was brilliant throughout.
He might have notched the match-winning moment, but Isak wasn’t the best player on the pitch. Arsenal might not have looked that great in attack, but this is largely due to the host defenders, with Tino Livramento deserving of special praise.
Tino Livramento was immense vs Arsenal
Martin Keown noted that Livramento was just as good as his alternate full-back, Lewis Hall, who was busier as he dealt with Bukayo Saka. Keown would be right: Livramento proved once again that he is one of England’s finest up-and-coming talents with an almighty display against Arsenal.
Tino Livramento in action against Arsenal
Arsenal are supposed to be one of the most combative and crunching teams in the Premier League. Arteta has cultivated a rich crop in north London, though is starting to reinforce his side with steel, stepping away from the flashiness that was on show at the earlier stage of the project.
Newcastle dispelled that notion, at least on the day. Livramento was brilliant, fundamental to the victory. As per Sofascore, he won all four of his ground duels, created two key passes and triumphed with his one attempted dribble.
Livramento’s performance was certainly noticed, with 90min writing: ‘Won his battle with the fleet-footed Gabriel Martinelli and was similarly imposing after Leandro Trossard moved into a wider role. A fantastic display from the young full-back on the big stage.’
The Three Lions star was even handed a 9/10 match rating, underscoring just how magnificent his effort was in negating Arsenal’s attack.
Newcastle are making headway after a slow start. With a brilliant couple of wins in the bag, it’s time to turn heads toward the top of the Premier League and a potential slice of cup silverware too.
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Tottenham Hotspur's plan on Ange Postecoglou's future revealed after a humiliating defeat against Leicester City.
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Went down against Leicester on Sunday
Spurs eight points above relegation zone
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Richarlison's 33rd-minute strike had put Spurs in the lead but Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the clash 2-1 and pile more misery on the North London side. After Sunday's defeat at home, Ange Postecoglou's side are now just eight points above the relegation zone and currently 15th on the league table.
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The series of poor results in the Premier League has fuelled speculations over the manager's future at the club, however, reports that the Lilywhites are not planning to part ways with Postecoglou amid a huge injury crisis in the squad and would rather focus on buying new players before the January transfer window closes next Monday and bolster the squad.
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After the clash against the Foxes, the 59-year-old Spurs boss got involved in a tense exchange at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with an angry fan who screamed “You’re taking us down” from the stands.
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After suffering four successive defeats in the Premier League, Tottenham will be back in action in the Europa League on Thursday as they take on IF Elfsborg in their final league-stage match.