LONDON (REUTERS) - Newcastle United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on Sunday was suspended for several minutes after a fan collapsed in the crowd, but then resumed. Spurs were leading 2-1 in the 41st minute when referee Andre Marriner halted the match after players brought the medical emergency in the crowd to his attention. Spurs midfielder Eric Dier motioned for a defibrillator to be brought over. After a brief wait, Marriner took the players off the pitch. Play resumed with seven minutes of stoppage time, and Spurs scored almost immediately when Son Heung-min converted from close range. Newcastle said the supporter’s condition had been stabilised and they were on their way to hospital. More on this topic Related Story Football: Players who have collapsed on the pitch Related Story Football: Bordeaux's Kalu to undergo tests after collapsing, giving 'chills' in wake of Eriksen incident
LONDON (REUTERS) - Arsenal's resurgence continued with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two north London clubs continued to move in opposite directions in the Premier League on Sunday (Sept 26). Goals by Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka crowned a majestic first-half display by Arsenal who were sharper and hungrier than a listless Tottenham side. Smith Rowe swept in Arsenal's opener in the 12th minute and then set up Aubameyang in the 27th minute and when Saka made it 3-0 in the 34th minute the hosts were running riot. There was a little more fight about Tottenham after the break and Son Heung-min pulled a goal back with little over 10 minutes remaining, but it was too little too late for the visitors whose early-season optimism has evaporated. After losing their opening three Premier League games without scoring a goal, Arsenal have now won three in a row and are above Tottenham who, after winning their opening three to top the table, have lost three London derbies in succession, conceding nine goals in the process. Arsenal, who were bottom after three games, are now in 10th place with nine points, ahead of Tottenham on goals scored. More on this topic Related Story On The Ball: Arteta's young Arsenal could peak after he leaves Related Story Football: Arteta sees light at the end of the tunnel for Arsenal
LONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Argentina international Cristian Romero from Atalanta, the Premier League club said on Friday (Aug 6). No financial details were revealed but British media reported that Tottenham would pay £42 million (S$79 million) for the 23-year-old, making him their second most expensive signing after Tanguy Ndombele joined for £54 million in 2019. Earlier on Friday, Atalanta activated the option to buy the centre back from Juventus, clearing the way for his move to Tottenham. Romero joined the Serie A club on a two-year loan last September and was named Defender of the Year as Atalanta finished third. He featured for Argentina in their Copa America triumph last month. More on this topic Related Story Football: Kane says 'never refused to train', to return to Spurs on Saturday Related Story Football: S. Korean star Son signs new Tottenham deal till 2025
LONDON (AFP) - Coronavirus regulations may explain why Harry Kane has failed to attend training with Tottenham Hotspur two days running amid speculation the England captain is trying to force a big-money move to Premier League champions Manchester City. Kane was due back at Tottenham's training headquarters on Monday for a coronavirus test and a fitness assessment following his three-week holiday after Euro 2020 but did not show up and he was not there on Tuesday (Aug 3) either. The 28-year-old forward, however, has been on a family holiday in the Caribbean, with the Daily Mail reporting on Tuesday he faces a mandatory self-isolation period of up to 10 days as the Bahamas are on the British government's "amber list". It is not yet certain if Kane has landed back in England but, in any event, he can take a "test to release" procedure on day five of his return home, which could see him back training with Spurs by next week at the earliest. Tottenham, who ironically face Pep Guardiola's team on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, have declined to comment about Kane's absence. Kane went public with his desire to leave Tottenham at the end of last season but has also remained silent this week. He has grown frustrated at the club's failure to win a major trophy since 2008, with their latest letdown coming in last season's League Cup final defeat against Manchester City. Kane believes he has a "gentleman's agreement" with Tottenham which allows him to move this year. But with three years left on his contract, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has no intention of selling his club's prized asset, who is valued at around £150 million (S$280 million). More on this topic Related Story Football: Man City make £100m move for Kane, report British media Related Story Football: Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs, say reports Kane has been in the Bahamas following England's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. With the top-flight season due to start on Aug 13, Kane appears to intend to push for a move. It could be a rocky road for Kane if he steps up his demand to leave, with some Tottenham fans expressing their anger at his training ground snub on social media. New Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was reportedly assured Kane would not be sold during discussions before he took charge. Nuno said last month Kane could be "counted on" next season.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur's European hopes were dealt a huge blow as their final Premier League home game of the season ended in a dispiriting 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday (May 19). Striker Harry Kane's uncertain future at the club has left Tottenham fans wearing a frown in the past week but the 10,000 fans back inside Tottenham's stadium were buoyed when Steven Bergwijn gave them an eighth-minute lead with a powerful finish. Just like Tottenham's season, however, optimism quickly faded after Sergio Reguilon's horrible sliced own goal after 20 minutes gifted Villa an equaliser out of the blue. Another Reguilon mistake allowed Ollie Watkins to fire Villa ahead and Tottenham's confidence drained away with the visitors squandering opportunities to increase their lead. After months without being allowed into the stadium, Tottenham fans chanted against club chairman Daniel Levy and booed their team off at halftime. Kane, in what could be his final home game for the club, was a subdued figure although he did force Emiliano Martinez into a second-half save while Gareth Bale came off the bench to try to liven up Tottenham's attack. Villa were worthy winners, though, and wasted several good chances while substitute Carney Chukwuemeka hit the base of the post in stoppage time. Tottenham, who face a tough final game away at Leicester City on Sunday, are on 59 points in sixth place, the same as West Ham United who will move above them later on Wednesday if they avoid defeat at West Bromwich Albion. More on this topic Related Story Football: Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs, say reports Related Story Football: Spurs' top-four Premier League bid hit by loss at Leeds
LONDON (REUTERS) - Ryan Mason described a feeling of "massive relief" after his first game in charge of Tottenham Hotspur ended in a vital 2-1 Premier League victory over Southampton on Wednesday (April 21). The 29-year-old rookie coach was put in charge after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday, the day after Tottenham joined five other English clubs in joining the European Super League. After a tumultuous 48 hours in which the new competition disintegrated in the face of a global backlash, Mason's managerial bow became a sub-plot. But the former Tottenham and England midfielder watched his side claim a come-from-behind victory thanks to goals by Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min who tucked away a last-minute penalty. It lifted Tottenham into sixth spot to revive their top-four hopes and put them in good heart for Sunday's League Cup final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. "First of all the feeling is a massive relief. It's been a whirlwind the last two or three days but thankfully we got the win and most importantly I felt second half we were outstanding," Mason, who retired in 2018 because of complications from a head injury, told reporters. "The performance, the commitment, the energy was brilliant because I thought in the first half we found it very difficult." Mason, who became the youngest manager in the Premier League's history, was clam and composed on the touchline and his decision to restore Bale to the starting line-up for the first time since mid-March proved inspired. "Gareth's an exceptional player, he's had an exceptional career," Mason, who played alongside Bale during the Welshman's first spell at Tottenham, said. "Especially when you don't have (injured) Harry (Kane) in the team you need someone who can produce moments in the final third." More on this topic Related Story Football: Son gives Spurs winning start to life after Mourinho Related Story Football: Interim coach Mason wants Spurs to be brave and aggressive Mason, who has been put in charge for the rest of the season, managed in one game what Mourinho managed only once in 14 games - overturning a halftime deficit. "It was just about giving them the belief, the energy, to have the bravery to play and express themselves but within that we had to compete as well because I felt there were some situations in the first half where they were quicker to the first ball," Mason said. After a traumatic week for the club, Mason's managerial debut provided a boost with Tottenham now only two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with five games left. "The most important thing is to create a good energy around the place. Winning matches does help," he said. More on this topic Related Story Football: Tottenham confirm Mourinho sacked as manager Related Story Football: Solskjaer does not cast players aside like Mourinho, says Pogba
LONDON (AFP) - Tottenham made a winning start to life after Jose Mourinho as Son Heung-min's last-minute penalty sealed a vital 2-1 victory against Southampton in their first match since withdrawing from the controversial European Super League on Wednesday (April 21). Mourinho was sacked on Monday after 17 turbulent months in charge of the north London club, but his shock exit was overshadowed by the fall-out from the bitter Super League row. Languishing outside the top four and knocked out of the Europa League by Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham would have benefited more than most from the proposed Super League. But instead they were forced to become one of six Premier League clubs to withdraw from the reviled breakaway tournament on Tuesday after a furious backlash. Celebrating the Super League's demise and calling for Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to quit, a handful of fans gathered outside the stadium holding signs that read: "We said no to Super League" and "Thanks for NO memories. Time to say goodbye. Levy out." The Super League was dead in the water just 48 hours after its creation, forcing Tottenham to focus on a more traditional way of making it into Europe's elite. Against that backdrop, a win in the first match of the post-Mourinho era was essential and they achieved it thanks to their first recovery from a half-time deficit this season. Danny Ings put Southampton ahead, but Gareth Bale equalised before Son converted a last-gasp penalty. Tottenham move into sixth place, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League. Mourinho's failure to lead Tottenham into the top four and a deteriorating relationship with his squad proving his downfall. The axe fell just six days before Tottenham's bid to win a first trophy since 2008 against Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is the bookmakers favourite to replace Mourinho. But for now former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason has been placed in charge on a caretaker basis and this was an encouraging start before he has to pit his wits against City boss Pep Guardiola. Winning start for Mason Aged just 29, Mason, who has been working in Tottenham's youth academy, is the youngest boss in Premier League history and the first younger than 30 to manage in the English top-flight since QPR's Frank Sibley in 1977. Tottenham paid the price for a limp start to Mason's reign as Southampton deservedly took the lead in the 30th minute. With Tottenham defender Serge Aurier slow to react, Ings timed his run perfectly to meet James Ward-Prowse's corner with a superb glancing header that arrowed into the far corner for his 11th goal of the season. Tottenham were without England captain Harry Kane after the striker suffered an ankle injury in Friday's draw at Everton. In Kane's absence, Tottenham were toothless in the first half, but they improved after the break. Bale provided a rare moment of inspiration as he equalised with Tottenham's first shot on target in the 60th minute. More on this topic Related Story Football: Tottenham confirm Mourinho sacked as manager Related Story Football: Interim coach Mason wants Spurs to be brave and aggressive Pouncing on Lucas Moura's blocked shot, the Wales forward curled home from an acute angle inside the Southampton area. A helping hand from VAR set up Son's winner as Moussa Djenepo's foul on Harry Winks was upgraded to a penalty after initially being ruled a free-kick just outside the area. Son made no mistake from the spot to give Tottenham their first win in four games. Later on Wednesday, leaders Manchester City can move a step closer to a third Premier League title in four seasons if they win at Aston Villa. Guardiola's side, knocked out of the FA Cup semi-finals by Chelsea on Saturday, are eight points clear of second placed Manchester United with six games left.
LIVERPOOL (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane moved clear at the top of this season’s Premier League scoring charts but his brace in a 2-2 draw at Everton was overshadowed by a late injury on Friday (April 16). Kane took his tally to 21 for the season with a goal in each half but Gylfi Sigurdsson also scored twice for the hosts in a draw that did little for either side’s fading top-four hopes. Worryingly for Tottenham, and England, Kane hobbled off in stoppage time with what appeared to be an ankle injury. “It is too early to say something. For him to leave the pitch with a few minutes to go is obviously because he felt something,” said Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, whose side play in the League Cup final next weekend. “Let me be optimistic and believe that he has time to recover. Let’s see.” The draw left Tottenham without a win in their last three games and stuck in seventh place, five points behind fourth-placed West Ham United who have played a game less. Everton’s third successive draw left them eighth, a point behind Tottenham but with a game in hand. Kane began the night level on 19 goals with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot. But he moved clear in the 27th minute when Michael Keane failed to cut out a cross and the ball arrived at Kane who took a touch before drilling a shot past Jordan Pickford. Tottenham have struggled to hold on to leads throughout the season and this time their advantage lasted all of three minutes as Sergio Reguilon fouled James Rodriguez in the box and Sigurdsson slotted home the penalty. Everton had good chances to go in front before halftime with Hugo Lloris twice denying Rodriguez. Former Tottenham player Sigurdsson put Everton in front just past the hour mark when he met Seamus Coleman’s cross with a sweetly-struck first-time shot. But Everton’s defence again blundered and a mix-up at the back allowed Kane to thump in Tottenham’s leveller. Richarlison should have won it for Everton at the death but he blazed over the bar with the goal at his mercy. The most significant moment was still to come though as Kane was injured as he challenged for a ball in Everton’s area. He limped off and was replaced by Dele Alli but Tottenham fans will be fearing that he could miss next weekend’s Wembley clash with Manchester City.
LONDON (AFP) - Arsenal recovered from Erik Lamela's astonishing rabona opener to beat 10-man Tottenham 2-1 in a dramatic north London derby despite the absence of exiled captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Sunday (March 14). Lamela scored one of the greatest goals in Premier League history with an audacious strike in the first half at the Emirates Stadium. But the Tottenham forward went from hero to villain when he was sent off for a second booking after Jose Mourinho's side blew the lead. Martin Odegaard had equalised with a deflected effort just before half-time and Alexandre Lacazette sealed the points with a second half penalty. Lamela's moment of genius was ruined by his red card and it was Arsenal's day as they beat Tottenham for the first time in six games. Denting Tottenham's bid to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish in the Premier League was an added bonus for Arsenal, who hadn't defeated their neighbours since 2018. It was an even more impressive success given Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta caused a storm by dropping Aubameyang as punishment after he reportedly turned up late for a pre-match team meeting. It is believed Arteta had grown frustrated with Aubameyang for similar offences in the past. "He was going to start the game, but we had a disciplinary issue. We've drawn the line. We keep it internal," Arteta said before leaving Aubameyang as an unused substitute for the entire match. After just a third loss against the Gunners in Mourinho's career, Tottenham remain without a win at Arsenal since 2010 and are six points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, with Arteta's team a further four points behind. All eyes were on Aubameyang when the teams emerged before kick-off and the 31-year-old sat behind the Arsenal bench with his black face mask only partially disguising his gloomy expression. Derby drama Arsenal ignored the Aubameyang drama and Emile Smith Rowe whipped a dipping long-range strike over Hugo Lloris and onto the crossbar in the early stages. Tottenham suffered a blow when Son Heung-min was replaced by Lamela in the 19th minute after the South Korea forward pulled up sharply while chasing a long pass. After being out-played for the first 33 minutes, Tottenham took the lead in outrageous style with their only shot of the half. When Lucas Moura found Lamela in the penalty area, the Argentine flicked his back foot behind his standing front leg to guide an audacious finish through Thomas Partey's legs and past Bernd Leno into the far corner. "This is one of the best goals I've ever seen in the Premier League. We've never seen anything like this," former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp told Sky Sports. The 29-year-old's impudent effort recalled a similar goal he unleashed against Asteras Tripolis in the Europa League in 2014. Lamela's first league goal this season could have shattered Arsenal's fragile morale but they hit back strongly. Cedric fired against the post before the Gunners got a stroke of luck with their 44th minute equaliser. Kieran Tierney's cross reached Odegaard 12 yards out and the on-loan Real Madrid midfielder swivelled for a low shot that deflected off Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld as it beat the wrong-footed Lloris. With Tottenham lacking momentum, Mourinho hauled off Gareth Bale early in the second half to the obvious irritation of the Wales forward. But Arsenal remained on top and they took the lead in the 64th minute. Nicolas Pepe's pass gave Lacazette a sight of goal and Davinson Sanchez made a despairing lunge that clattered into the French striker. Michael Oliver pointed to the spot and Lacazette picked himself up to slot home the penalty. Lamela saw red in the 76th minute after crashing his arm into Tierney's face. Tottenham laid seige to Lloris's goal, but Harry Kane's header was erased by an offside flag before the striker hit a post with his free-kick in the final moments.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur closed in on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals as Harry Kane scored both goals in a 2-0 home win against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday (March 11). The England captain was in the right place to convert a rebound in the 25th minute and he gave his side some insurance to take to Croatia next week with a second after the break. It was an efficient display from Jose Mourinho's side as they claimed a fifth successive win in all competitions. A hard-working Dinamo, who had won their last six matches in the competition, could have made a dream start when Mislav Orsic ran through on goal in the opening minute but shot tamely. After that Tottenham were generally in command with Kane's 25th and 26th goals of the season enough to make them firm favourites to reach the last eight. The only worry for Tottenham, who face Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday, was the sight of Kane having an ice pack applied to his knee after he was substituted late on.
LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea climbed into the Premier League top six as Thomas Tuchel earned the first major victory of his short time in charge of the Blues with a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Thursday (Feb 4). Jorginho's penalty midway through the first-half was scant reward for Chelsea's dominance on another damaging night for Spurs boss Jose Mourinho against his former club. Since a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in early December took Tottenham top of the table, they have won just twice in their last 10 league games to not only see hopes of a first league title in 60 years disappear, but their chances of even making the top four rapidly recede. Spurs now sit eighth, seven points off the Champions League places, and behind Chelsea, who saw fit to make a managerial change last week after a drastic dip in form under Frank Lampard. Tottenham were again without the injured Harry Kane, but that still did not excuse a complete lack of attacking threat from Mourinho's men as they failed to score for the second consecutive game. Timo Werner's poor form played a major part in Lampard's dismissal, but the German international is slowly finding his feet under his compatriot and could have scored inside a minute with a looping header that sailed just wide. Chelsea did not concede a single shot on target to Burnley or Wolves and quickly established complete control of the ball once more with Tottenham happy to sit deep and wait for their chance to counter-attack. However, Spurs' defensive resolve was undone on 24 minutes when Eric Dier unnecessarily swept away Werner's legs from under him inside the box. Jorginho had missed three penalties already this season, but cut out his usual stutter-step run-up and smashed the ball low past Hugo Lloris. Tottenham could have gone in level at the break against the run of play when Serge Aurier headed wide from Son Heung-min's free-kick. Spurs started the second-half with far better intent to press Chelsea high up the field, but in doing so opened themselves up to some slick passing from Tuchel's men. Callum Hudson-Odoi fired a low shot just side before Aurier's last-ditch tackle denied Werner his first Premier League goal since November. Mateo Kovacic and Marcos Alonso then fired good chances off target, while Toby Alderweireld nearly scored a spectacular own goal as Lloris stretched to head away his wild attempted backpass. Despite the absence of Kane, Gareth Bale was again left on the bench for the entire match after failing to make an impact in defeat at Brighton on Sunday in his first league start for nearly three months. Mourinho introduced Lucas Moura and Erik Lamela instead in a bid to make a breakthrough. More on this topic Related Story Football: Winning at Chelsea is easy, Mourinho tells new Blues boss Tuchel Related Story Football: Chelsea secure first win under Tuchel with 2-0 defeat of Burnley Lamela produced his side's only shot on target of the game with a long range effort that Edouard Mendy comfortably parried to safety. Tottenham's big chance to level came four minutes from time when Carlo Vinicius headed wide Aurier's cross from point-blank range. Tuchel cut an animated figure on the touchline as his side failed to make the game safe with a second goal, but let out a satisfied scream of "yes" at full-time after passing his first big test as Chelsea boss with flying colours.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Liverpool's spluttering attack burst back to life to help the champions return to winning ways with a commanding 3-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday (Jan 28). Goals from Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane capped a dominant display by Juergen Klopp's side whose first league win since Dec 19 sent them back into the top four. Firmino's effort in first-half stoppage time ended Liverpool's barren run of 482 minutes without a league goal. Alexander-Arnold doubled their lead in the 47th minute before Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg lashed in his first goal for Tottenham a minute later to give the hosts hope. With Tottenham's defence unravelling, Mane struck again for Liverpool in the 65th minute and there was no coming back for Jose Mourinho's side who lost talisman Harry Kane to injury. Liverpool's seventh successive win over Spurs in all competitions moved into fourth spot with 37 points from 20 games, four points behind leaders Manchester City who have played a game less. Tottenham, who could have gone above Liverpool with a win, stay sixth with 33 points.
HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Harry Winks and Tanguy Ndombele struck late goals as Tottenham Hotspur survived an FA Cup scare to reach the fifth round with a 4-1 victory at Wycombe Wanderers on Monday (Jan 25). Spurs were stunned when Fred Onyedinma gave Wycombe, bottom of the second-tier Championship, the lead in the 25th minute and a shock was brewing on a freezing night at Adams Park as the visitors were twice denied by the crossbar. But Gareth Bale levelled with a clever finish just before the interval and Tottenham's second-half dominance eventually wore down a resilient Wycombe side. Winks curled in a shot after 86 minutes and Ndombele fired home a minute later before the Frenchman added his second in stoppage time to make Tottenham's progress to the next round, where they will visit Everton, look easier than it was.