Chelsea have issued an indefinite ban on a season ticket holder because of the racist abuses that he hurled at the player during their fiery London derby against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. In a previous statement, club authorities revealed that they would take the strongest action after allegations about the same were made.

"Chelsea Football Club finds any form of discriminatory behaviour totally abhorrent. It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities.

"Chelsea FC has consistently made its zero tolerance position on discriminatory behaviour very clear, yet there are still idiots like this that attach themselves to this club as so-called ‘fans’, which shames Chelsea FC, our coaches, players, staff and our true supporters."

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In a statement that was subsequently released, the club released that they had conducted their investigation and decided to level a ban on the fan in question, based on the results of their investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Following our statement this week on racist abuse at the Tottenham game last Sunday, Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has identified and banned a season ticket holder indefinitely," read the statement released by club authorities.&nbsp;

The incident occurred during The Blues' 2-2 draw against the Antonio Conte-led outfit.&nbsp;

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This is not the first time the club have handed out indefinite bans to fans who have been found of racial abuse at Stamford Bridge. It has been a part of their long-standing No To Hate campaign, which made it easier for fans to report incidents of racial abuse.

In addition to these issues, the action-packed clash between the London-based squads was also marred by a series of heated bust-ups between Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel and Spurs' Antonio Conte.&nbsp;

Chelsea have issued an indefinite ban on a season ticket holder because of the racist abuses that he hurled at the player during their fiery London derby against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday.

Chelsea have issued an indefinite ban on a season ticket holder because of the racist abuses that he hurled at the player during their fiery London derby against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. In a previous statement, club authorities revealed that they would take the strongest action after allegations about the same were made. "Chelsea Football Club finds any form of discriminatory behaviour totally abhorrent. It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities. "Chelsea FC has consistently made its zero tolerance position on discriminatory behaviour very clear, yet there are still idiots like this that attach themselves to this club as so-called ‘fans’, which shames Chelsea FC, our coaches, players, staff and our true supporters." ALSO READ: Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel slapped with ban and £35,000 fine following on-field bust-up with Antonio Conte In a statement that was subsequently released, the club released that they had conducted their investigation and decided to level a ban on the fan in question, based on the results of their investigation. "Following our statement this week on racist abuse at the Tottenham game last Sunday, Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has identified and banned a season ticket holder indefinitely," read the statement released by club authorities. The incident occurred during The Blues' 2-2 draw against the Antonio Conte-led outfit. ALSO READ: 'I was fuming, raging': Raheem Sterling slams Man City for mistreatment after joining rivals Chelsea This is not the first time the club have handed out indefinite bans to fans who have been found of racial abuse at Stamford Bridge. It has been a part of their long-standing No To Hate campaign, which made it easier for fans to report incidents of racial abuse. In addition to these issues, the action-packed clash between the London-based squads was also marred by a series of heated bust-ups between Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel and Spurs' Antonio Conte.

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Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel was recently slapped with a one-match ban&nbsp;following his recent fracas with Antonio Conte. He was also handed a hefty&nbsp;£35,000 fine by the Football Association for improper conduct as he breached&nbsp;FA Rule E3.

Conte, on the other hand, got away with a lighter sentence of&nbsp;£15,000 after the duo admitted to poor conduct after they clashed a number of times on the touchline during Sunday's 2-2 draw, which took place at Stamford Bridge.

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"An independent regulatory commission has today ordered that Thomas Tuchel be fined £35,000 and banned from the touchline for one match, and Antonio Conte be fined £15,000 after they respectively breached FA Rule E3.

"Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte admitted that their behaviour after the final whistle of the Premier League game between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday, August 14, 2022, was improper, and both managers requested a paper hearing,"&nbsp;read a statement published by the FA.

However, Tuchel's temporary ban has currently been suspended, pending written reasons for the decisions. This has effectively offered the German the opportunity to lead his team from the dugout during their forthcoming clash against Leeds on Sunday.

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"These sanctions are subject to appeal, and Thomas Tuchel's one-match touchline ban has been suspended temporarily pending the independent regulatory commission's written reasons for its decision that will be made available in due course," the statement further revealed.

The duo locked horns on multiple occasions over the course of the fiery derby, with the most heated altercation taking place right at the end, shortly before they were both booked at the end of the game by referee Anthony Taylor

Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel was recently slapped with a one-match ban following his recent fracas with Antonio Conte. He was also handed a hefty £35,000 fine by the Football Association for improper conduct as he breached FA Rule E3.

Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel was recently slapped with a one-match ban following his recent fracas with Antonio Conte. He was also handed a hefty £35,000 fine by the Football Association for improper conduct as he breached FA Rule E3. Conte, on the other hand, got away with a lighter sentence of £15,000 after the duo admitted to poor conduct after they clashed a number of times on the touchline during Sunday's 2-2 draw, which took place at Stamford Bridge. ALSO READ: ‘Didn’t deem it a violent act’- Referee Mike Dean admits he was wrong about Marc Cucurella hair pull incident "An independent regulatory commission has today ordered that Thomas Tuchel be fined £35,000 and banned from the touchline for one match, and Antonio Conte be fined £15,000 after they respectively breached FA Rule E3. "Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte admitted that their behaviour after the final whistle of the Premier League game between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday, August 14, 2022, was improper, and both managers requested a paper hearing," read a statement published by the FA. However, Tuchel's temporary ban has currently been suspended, pending written reasons for the decisions. This has effectively offered the German the opportunity to lead his team from the dugout during their forthcoming clash against Leeds on Sunday. ALSO READ: 'He lost 6-0'- Jurgen Klopp questions Gabby Agbonlahor's mentality after his criticism of Manchester United "These sanctions are subject to appeal, and Thomas Tuchel's one-match touchline ban has been suspended temporarily pending the independent regulatory commission's written reasons for its decision that will be made available in due course," the statement further revealed. The duo locked horns on multiple occasions over the course of the fiery derby, with the most heated altercation taking place right at the end, shortly before they were both booked at the end of the game by referee Anthony Taylor

Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel slapped with ban and £35,000 fine following on-field bust-up with Antonio Conte

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Mike Dean, who was on-call during Chelsea's Week 2 clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, which ended in a stalemate at 2-2, accepted that he made the wrong call during the hair-pulling incident involving Cristian Romero and&nbsp;Marc Cucurella. He opted to let the incident pass shortly before Spurs slotted in their late equaliser, ensuring that the point haul was shared at the end of the match.&nbsp;

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The veteran official admitted that he should have called upon the on-field referee Anthony Taylor to review footage of the incident on the pitch-side monitor to form his own opinion regarding the same.

"I could not award a free kick as VAR, but I could recommend to Taylor that he visit the referee review area to consider a possible red card. In the few seconds I had to study Romero pulling Cucurella's hair, I didn't deem it a violent act. I've since studied the footage, spoken to other referees and, upon reflection, I should have asked Taylor to visit his pitch-side monitor to take a look for himself. The referee on field always has the final say."

It is interesting to note that this incident was not the only controversial moment in the action-packed match. Tottenham's first goal, which was scored by&nbsp;Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, was also an extremely contentious matter, with several complaints suggesting that the goal should have been disallowed owing to the supposed foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up of the play. In addition, claims were made regarding a potential offside offence against striker Richarlison.

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While discussing the matter, Dean stood resolute in favor of his decision, claiming that Rodrigo Bentancur's potential foul on Kai Havertz took place outside the attacking phase of play. He further dismissed claims, suggesting that Richarlison was interfering with&nbsp;Edouard Mendy's field of vision from an offside position, declaring that the Chelsea goalkeeper had a view of the ball.

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Mike Dean, who was on-call during Chelsea's Week 2 clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, which ended in a stalemate at 2-2, accepted that he made the wrong call during the hair-pulling incident involving Cristian Romero and Marc Cucurella.

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Mike Dean, who was on-call during Chelsea's Week 2 clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, which ended in a stalemate at 2-2, accepted that he made the wrong call during the hair-pulling incident involving Cristian Romero and Marc Cucurella. He opted to let the incident pass shortly before Spurs slotted in their late equaliser, ensuring that the point haul was shared at the end of the match. ALSO READ: ‘Never shown the love’- Ronaldinho on Gabriel Jesus’ experience at Arsenal compared to Manchester City The veteran official admitted that he should have called upon the on-field referee Anthony Taylor to review footage of the incident on the pitch-side monitor to form his own opinion regarding the same. "I could not award a free kick as VAR, but I could recommend to Taylor that he visit the referee review area to consider a possible red card. In the few seconds I had to study Romero pulling Cucurella's hair, I didn't deem it a violent act. I've since studied the footage, spoken to other referees and, upon reflection, I should have asked Taylor to visit his pitch-side monitor to take a look for himself. The referee on field always has the final say." It is interesting to note that this incident was not the only controversial moment in the action-packed match. Tottenham's first goal, which was scored by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, was also an extremely contentious matter, with several complaints suggesting that the goal should have been disallowed owing to the supposed foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up of the play. In addition, claims were made regarding a potential offside offence against striker Richarlison. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo receives legal caution from police after smashing child's phone following defeat While discussing the matter, Dean stood resolute in favor of his decision, claiming that Rodrigo Bentancur's potential foul on Kai Havertz took place outside the attacking phase of play. He further dismissed claims, suggesting that Richarlison was interfering with Edouard Mendy's field of vision from an offside position, declaring that the Chelsea goalkeeper had a view of the ball.

‘Didn’t deem it a violent act’- Referee Mike Dean admits he was wrong about Marc Cucurella hair pull incident

It is only the second week of Premier League's new season and the tempers are already flaring. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte engaged in a scuffle on Sunday as Harry Kane equalised at the death, leading to delirious scenes at Stamford Bridge.

However, shortly after the final whistle was blown, both managers came across for the customary handshake and things got heated. Tuchel, who wasn't pleased with some of the referring decisions that led to Spurs' goals wanted to give his piece of mind to Conte.

The Chelsea boss didn't let go of Conte's hands and gestured him to look in his eyes. An angry Conte took offence and mouthed his criticism as the players and support staff swarmed the two heavyweight coaches to separate them.

Both coaches were eventually shown the red card by match referee Anthony Taylor who had let them off with a warning and a yellow card, earlier in the match.&nbsp;

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It wasn't the first time that these two had squared up during the match. Earlier, when Chelsea were leading, Havertz carried a ball diligently past the Spurs' press across the half line, only to be shrugged off the ball by the Spurs defender with this particular passage of play leading to the eventual equaliser scored by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The incident incensed Tuchel who went straight in the ear of Conte who was midway into his celebration. The two faced each other and soon a tussle ensued.&nbsp;

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Afterwards, the game only got spicier as both sets of players took the brash approach to see off the remaining quarter.&nbsp;

The game was all poised to finish in favour of Chelsea as the hosts dominated from the word go. Chelsea managed to build on the early momentum as new summer signing Koulibaly made a sweet contact from the edge of the box from a whipping Marc Cucurella cross to give the advantage at the 19th minute.

From there up until halftime, Chelsea dominated the game. After the break, the trend continued. However, at the hour mark, Tottenham upped the tempo and managed to hold the ball for a sustained period of time and make the game even.

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It is only the second week of Premier League's new season and the tempers are already flaring. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte engaged in a scuffle on Sunday as Harry Kane equalised at the death, leading to delirious scenes at Stamford Bridge.

It is only the second week of Premier League's new season and the tempers are already flaring. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte engaged in a scuffle on Sunday as Harry Kane equalised at the death, leading to delirious scenes at Stamford Bridge. However, shortly after the final whistle was blown, both managers came across for the customary handshake and things got heated. Tuchel, who wasn't pleased with some of the referring decisions that led to Spurs' goals wanted to give his piece of mind to Conte. The Chelsea boss didn't let go of Conte's hands and gestured him to look in his eyes. An angry Conte took offence and mouthed his criticism as the players and support staff swarmed the two heavyweight coaches to separate them. Both coaches were eventually shown the red card by match referee Anthony Taylor who had let them off with a warning and a yellow card, earlier in the match. 🔵⚪ Late dug out drama leads to both Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte receiving a red card 😳 pic.twitter.com/l9Zq9UZhlu — Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 14, 2022 × It wasn't the first time that these two had squared up during the match. Earlier, when Chelsea were leading, Havertz carried a ball diligently past the Spurs' press across the half line, only to be shrugged off the ball by the Spurs defender with this particular passage of play leading to the eventual equaliser scored by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The incident incensed Tuchel who went straight in the ear of Conte who was midway into his celebration. The two faced each other and soon a tussle ensued. 😱🔥 Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel have to be pulled apart during Chelsea's feisty clash against Spurs.pic.twitter.com/2Fu5RgciyZ — LIGI Transfers ™ (@LIGIFootball) August 14, 2022 × Afterwards, the game only got spicier as both sets of players took the brash approach to see off the remaining quarter. The game was all poised to finish in favour of Chelsea as the hosts dominated from the word go. Chelsea managed to build on the early momentum as new summer signing Koulibaly made a sweet contact from the edge of the box from a whipping Marc Cucurella cross to give the advantage at the 19th minute. From there up until halftime, Chelsea dominated the game. After the break, the trend continued. However, at the hour mark, Tottenham upped the tempo and managed to hold the ball for a sustained period of time and make the game even. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte engage in touchline scuffle as London Derby ends in a draw

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane recently revealed his favourite Indian Premier League (IPL) team as cricket fans around the world continue to enjoy the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament. IPL 2022 which got underway in March this year has so far produced a number of enthralling contests between the ten teams which are part of the competition.

Kane, who is a huge fan of Virat Kohli having met the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain a few times, said he is a fan of RCB due to his equation with the batting maestro. Kane, who is one of the best strikers in the world at present, believes RCB has picked some good players this season and hopes they can do well.

Kane spoke about his love for Kohli and RCB in a video shared by Star Sports. The England football team captain said he likes watching all IPL teams but RCB are his favourite.

“So my team is RCB. I have been lucky enough to meet Virat Kohli a few times and speak with him. They have picked up some good players this time," said Kane.

“They were unlucky last year but they did the right things this year, they started well. There are some great teams at the IPL. I just like watching all of them to be honest but hopefully, RCB can go well,” he added.

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Kohli might be undergoing a rough patch with the willow in recent times but remains one of the bet batters in the world. He has been a prolific run-getter across formats over the years and has also been a run machine for RCB in the IPL. Lauding Kohli for his batting heorics, Kane called the former RCB skipper 'incredible to watch'.

“Virat is incredible to watch. A real down to earth guy. He has fire in his batting and passion when you watch him play which is great to see,” said the Spurs star.

“We have been playing cricket for a year and a half and so we were playing pretty much once or twice a week and that was good fun. We enjoy playing cricket, obviously, the IPL is on at the moment so we’re enjoying watching that as well,” he added.

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Kohli has not been on top of his game for RCB so far this season with only 119 runs in seven matches for his team. He was dismissed on a duck in RCB's last game against Lucknow Super Giants and will be looking to bounce back strongly when the Faf du Plessis-led side take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane recently revealed his favourite Indian Premier League (IPL) team as cricket fans around the world continue to enjoy the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane recently revealed his favourite Indian Premier League (IPL) team as cricket fans around the world continue to enjoy the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament. IPL 2022 which got underway in March this year has so far produced a number of enthralling contests between the ten teams which are part of the competition. Kane, who is a huge fan of Virat Kohli having met the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain a few times, said he is a fan of RCB due to his equation with the batting maestro. Kane, who is one of the best strikers in the world at present, believes RCB has picked some good players this season and hopes they can do well. Kane spoke about his love for Kohli and RCB in a video shared by Star Sports. The England football team captain said he likes watching all IPL teams but RCB are his favourite. “So my team is RCB. I have been lucky enough to meet Virat Kohli a few times and speak with him. They have picked up some good players this time," said Kane. “They were unlucky last year but they did the right things this year, they started well. There are some great teams at the IPL. I just like watching all of them to be honest but hopefully, RCB can go well,” he added. Hey @imVkohli, @SpursOfficial's @HKane wants to know how you became such a great batter! ☺️ Hear him talk about his favourite #TATAIPL team, @RCBTweets & watch them LIVE tonight:#RCBvSRH: 7:30 PM | #BRETOT: 10 PM | Star Sports Network | @PLforIndia pic.twitter.com/2kUNWo7I3v — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 23, 2022 × Also Read: Can on-field umpires check waist-height no-balls with 3rd umpire? Here's what IPL rules say Kohli might be undergoing a rough patch with the willow in recent times but remains one of the bet batters in the world. He has been a prolific run-getter across formats over the years and has also been a run machine for RCB in the IPL. Lauding Kohli for his batting heorics, Kane called the former RCB skipper 'incredible to watch'. “Virat is incredible to watch. A real down to earth guy. He has fire in his batting and passion when you watch him play which is great to see,” said the Spurs star. “We have been playing cricket for a year and a half and so we were playing pretty much once or twice a week and that was good fun. We enjoy playing cricket, obviously, the IPL is on at the moment so we’re enjoying watching that as well,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harry Kane (@harrykane) × Also Read: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and squads Kohli has not been on top of his game for RCB so far this season with only 119 runs in seven matches for his team. He was dismissed on a duck in RCB's last game against Lucknow Super Giants and will be looking to bounce back strongly when the Faf du Plessis-led side take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane picks his favourite IPL team, calls Virat Kohli 'incredible to watch'

Son Heung-min struck a superbly taken hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur took a grip on fourth place in the Premier League, romping to a 4-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday.

With Arsenal losing on Saturday, Spurs have a three-point lead over their North London rivals with 57 points from 31 games - the Gunners have played one matchless.

Villa had more possession and shots on target but it was the clinical finishing from Son and the Spurs front three that made the difference.

"We knew about the other results of Arsenal and Manchester United - when we did the warm-up the fans were celebrating so we knew but we don't want to focus on that result," said South Korean Son.

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Son fired Spurs ahead in the third minute when a blocked shot from Harry Kane fell to him on the edge of the box and his first time, left-foot, shot flew in off the inside of the post.

Villa then had a host of chances to get level but a combination of wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Hugo Lloris ensured Spurs went in with the lead at the break.

Jacob Ramsey jinked into the box before forcing a fine save out of Lloris with a powerful blast and the French keeper was at full stretch to keep out a long-range drive from John McGinn.

Villa were dominant but Danny Ings wasted the best opportunity, screwing his shot wide from close range at the back post.

WASTEFUL FINISHING

The combination of wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Lloris ensured Spurs went in with their lead intact at the break and it was a different game after the restart.

"Without Hugo we were probably 3-1 down in the first half, Hugo saved us today and it was a big performance from our captain when we needed him and he turned up saving every ball. He was unbelievable," said Son.

"We were unhappy at halftime, we talked tactically about what to do better. So in the second half we showed personality," he added.

Kane created the second for Spurs in the 50th minute, flicking on a long ball into the path of Dejan Kulusevski who burst into the box and beat Emiliano Martinez with a low shot.

There was a similar pattern to the third goal with Kane cleverly flicking on another long pass into the stride of Son who ran goalwards before providing a clinical finish to make sure of a fourth win in a row for Spurs.

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Son completed his hat-trick in the 71st minute when, from the right flank, he found Kulusevski inside and the Swedish forward unselfishly returned the pass to the South Korean who drilled home off the post.

Villa manager Steven Gerrard was left scratching his head.

"It's tough - the scoreline is harsh on us, but it's the reality and we have to accept that. I have to accept it - I'm responsible. The story of the game certainly wasn't a 4-0 game," he said.

"It's the first time in football I've gone off at halftime 1-0 down and been really happy and proud, we were magnificent. The second half it flipped, Spurs'&nbsp;quality players made it about our backline and they punished us really heavily."

Son Heung-min struck a superbly taken hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur took a grip on fourth place in the Premier League, romping to a 4-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Son Heung-min struck a superbly taken hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur took a grip on fourth place in the Premier League, romping to a 4-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday. With Arsenal losing on Saturday, Spurs have a three-point lead over their North London rivals with 57 points from 31 games - the Gunners have played one matchless. Villa had more possession and shots on target but it was the clinical finishing from Son and the Spurs front three that made the difference. "We knew about the other results of Arsenal and Manchester United - when we did the warm-up the fans were celebrating so we knew but we don't want to focus on that result," said South Korean Son. ALSO READ: Man City need to conquer Europe to seek recognition, says manager Pep Guardiola ahead of Liverpool clash Son fired Spurs ahead in the third minute when a blocked shot from Harry Kane fell to him on the edge of the box and his first time, left-foot, shot flew in off the inside of the post. Villa then had a host of chances to get level but a combination of wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Hugo Lloris ensured Spurs went in with the lead at the break. Jacob Ramsey jinked into the box before forcing a fine save out of Lloris with a powerful blast and the French keeper was at full stretch to keep out a long-range drive from John McGinn. Villa were dominant but Danny Ings wasted the best opportunity, screwing his shot wide from close range at the back post. WASTEFUL FINISHING The combination of wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Lloris ensured Spurs went in with their lead intact at the break and it was a different game after the restart. "Without Hugo we were probably 3-1 down in the first half, Hugo saved us today and it was a big performance from our captain when we needed him and he turned up saving every ball. He was unbelievable," said Son. "We were unhappy at halftime, we talked tactically about what to do better. So in the second half we showed personality," he added. Kane created the second for Spurs in the 50th minute, flicking on a long ball into the path of Dejan Kulusevski who burst into the box and beat Emiliano Martinez with a low shot. There was a similar pattern to the third goal with Kane cleverly flicking on another long pass into the stride of Son who ran goalwards before providing a clinical finish to make sure of a fourth win in a row for Spurs. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo issues apology for knocking fan's phone post Manchester United's defeat vs Everton Son completed his hat-trick in the 71st minute when, from the right flank, he found Kulusevski inside and the Swedish forward unselfishly returned the pass to the South Korean who drilled home off the post. Villa manager Steven Gerrard was left scratching his head. "It's tough - the scoreline is harsh on us, but it's the reality and we have to accept that. I have to accept it - I'm responsible. The story of the game certainly wasn't a 4-0 game," he said. "It's the first time in football I've gone off at halftime 1-0 down and been really happy and proud, we were magnificent. The second half it flipped, Spurs' quality players made it about our backline and they punished us really heavily."

Premier League: Son Heung-min scores hat-trick as Spurs consolidate fourth spot with 4-0 win over Aston Villa

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool a 2-0 win at Arsenal that took them within a point of leaders Manchester City in the Premier League.

Liverpool started brightly and it took a strong hand from Aaron Ramsdale to keep out Virgil van Dijk's third-minute header. Arsenal grew in confidence and had good spells of dominance, but a quickfire double shortly after half-time gave Liverpool full control.

Thiago Alcantara's brilliant through-ball played in Jota, who squeezed a shot past Ramsdale at the near post to open the scoring on 54 minutes.

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Eight minutes later Andrew Robertson chased a loose ball and crossed low for substitute Firmino to finish.

A ninth successive league win moves Liverpool on to 69 points. Arsenal stay fourth on 51 points, a point above Manchester United in the top-four race and with two matches in hand.

At Amex Stadium, Harry Kane became the Premier League's all-time top scorer of away goals as Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Kane's second-half strike took his tally on the road to 95, overtaking Wayne Rooney's total of 94.

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Spurs had gone ahead on 37 minutes when Dejan Kulusevski's shot took a deflection off Cristian Romero and went in, giving the Argentinian defender his first goal for the club.

Kane then got his record-breaking goal in the 57th minute, running on to a through-ball from Rodrigo Bentancur and firing low past Robert Sanchez.

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool a 2-0 win at Arsenal that took them within a point of leaders Manchester City in the Premier League.

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool a 2-0 win at Arsenal that took them within a point of leaders Manchester City in the Premier League. Liverpool started brightly and it took a strong hand from Aaron Ramsdale to keep out Virgil van Dijk's third-minute header. Arsenal grew in confidence and had good spells of dominance, but a quickfire double shortly after half-time gave Liverpool full control. Thiago Alcantara's brilliant through-ball played in Jota, who squeezed a shot past Ramsdale at the near post to open the scoring on 54 minutes. ALSO READ: Champions League: Christian Pulisic, Cesar Azpilicueta score as Chelsea ease past Lille to enter quater-finals Eight minutes later Andrew Robertson chased a loose ball and crossed low for substitute Firmino to finish. A ninth successive league win moves Liverpool on to 69 points. Arsenal stay fourth on 51 points, a point above Manchester United in the top-four race and with two matches in hand. At Amex Stadium, Harry Kane became the Premier League's all-time top scorer of away goals as Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion. Kane's second-half strike took his tally on the road to 95, overtaking Wayne Rooney's total of 94. ALSO READ: Champions League: Villarreal knock Juventus out with 3-0 victory to enter quarter-finals Spurs had gone ahead on 37 minutes when Dejan Kulusevski's shot took a deflection off Cristian Romero and went in, giving the Argentinian defender his first goal for the club. Kane then got his record-breaking goal in the 57th minute, running on to a through-ball from Rodrigo Bentancur and firing low past Robert Sanchez.

PL: Liverpool win to narrow gap with toppers Man City; Harry Kane strikes as Spurs ease past Brighton

Cristiano Ronaldo answered all the questions about his continuing value to Manchester United with a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League contest on Saturday.

Just six days after doubts were raised about his injury absence for the Manchester derby and at the end of a week marked by tabloid speculation over his relationship with interim manager Ralf Rangnick, the 37-year-old delivered a reminder of just why United chose to bring him back to Old Trafford. 
 
The five-times Ballon d'Or winner headed the winner nine minutes from time before he was promptly taken off to ecstatic cheers. It was the 807th goal of his career, laying claim to professional football's all-time leading scorer record.

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With the whole stadium chanting 'Viva Ronaldo', the atmosphere at Old Trafford, which has endured a disappointing season, was back to the heady days of September when the forward scored twice against Newcastle United on his return to the club.

The result moves United two points above Arsenal and back into fourth place, although the Gunners have four games in hand starting with Sunday's home match against Leicester City.

Pundits, like former United captain Roy Keane, had questioned whether Ronaldo truly was injured for the 4-1 loss at Premier League leaders City while his decision to fly back to Portugal for his rehab also raised questions.

When asked before the Tottenham game whether Ronaldo was happy with his situation, Rangnick said: "I don't know. I haven't asked him if he's happy at Manchester and at this club."

But the way the team celebrated his goals and the look of determination, almost anger, on the 37-year-old's Ronaldo's face after each goal, sent a clear message.

“Everybody knows Cristiano – there’s no need to talk about him. That’s what he does. He didn’t play in the last game, but he comes back and scores three goals. Everybody’s happy," said midfielder Paul Pogba.

“Ronaldo was brilliant. I think that’s all we needed - a reaction. We scored beautiful goals. Even when we conceded a goal, we came back and scored again. The mentality was there again today.

Ronaldo put United ahead in the 12th minute with a spectacular long-range blast from over 20 metres out after he had collected a clever flick from Fred.

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But a Harry Kane penalty brought Spurs level in the 35th, after a cross from Dejan Kulusevski had struck Alex Telles'&nbsp;arm.

Three minutes later, though, the Portugal forward restored United's advantage, slotting home after Jadon Sancho broke the offside trap and set up Ronaldo with a low cross.

Tottenham restored parity in the 72nd with an own goal by United captain Harry Maguire who slid in to inadvertently divert a low cross from Sergio Reguilon past David De Gea.

But Ronaldo, who had twice tested keeper Hugo Lloris after the break, settled the contest with a powerful header from an Alex Telles corner.

Cristiano Ronaldo answered all the questions about his continuing value to Manchester United with a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League contest on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo answered all the questions about his continuing value to Manchester United with a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League contest on Saturday. Just six days after doubts were raised about his injury absence for the Manchester derby and at the end of a week marked by tabloid speculation over his relationship with interim manager Ralf Rangnick, the 37-year-old delivered a reminder of just why United chose to bring him back to Old Trafford. The five-times Ballon d'Or winner headed the winner nine minutes from time before he was promptly taken off to ecstatic cheers. It was the 807th goal of his career, laying claim to professional football's all-time leading scorer record. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks world record in football with a stunning hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur With the whole stadium chanting 'Viva Ronaldo', the atmosphere at Old Trafford, which has endured a disappointing season, was back to the heady days of September when the forward scored twice against Newcastle United on his return to the club. The result moves United two points above Arsenal and back into fourth place, although the Gunners have four games in hand starting with Sunday's home match against Leicester City. Pundits, like former United captain Roy Keane, had questioned whether Ronaldo truly was injured for the 4-1 loss at Premier League leaders City while his decision to fly back to Portugal for his rehab also raised questions. When asked before the Tottenham game whether Ronaldo was happy with his situation, Rangnick said: "I don't know. I haven't asked him if he's happy at Manchester and at this club." But the way the team celebrated his goals and the look of determination, almost anger, on the 37-year-old's Ronaldo's face after each goal, sent a clear message. “Everybody knows Cristiano – there’s no need to talk about him. That’s what he does. He didn’t play in the last game, but he comes back and scores three goals. Everybody’s happy," said midfielder Paul Pogba. “Ronaldo was brilliant. I think that’s all we needed - a reaction. We scored beautiful goals. Even when we conceded a goal, we came back and scored again. The mentality was there again today. Ronaldo put United ahead in the 12th minute with a spectacular long-range blast from over 20 metres out after he had collected a clever flick from Fred. ALSO READ: Premier League: Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah strike as Liverpool thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 But a Harry Kane penalty brought Spurs level in the 35th, after a cross from Dejan Kulusevski had struck Alex Telles' arm. Three minutes later, though, the Portugal forward restored United's advantage, slotting home after Jadon Sancho broke the offside trap and set up Ronaldo with a low cross. Tottenham restored parity in the 72nd with an own goal by United captain Harry Maguire who slid in to inadvertently divert a low cross from Sergio Reguilon past David De Gea. But Ronaldo, who had twice tested keeper Hugo Lloris after the break, settled the contest with a powerful header from an Alex Telles corner.

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick helps Man United secure 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur moved three points outside the top four with their biggest win of the season, beating struggling Everton 5-0 on Monday in the Premier League.

Spurs took the lead after 14 minutes when Ryan Sessegnon's low cross was turned into his own net by Michael Keane.

Son Heung-min made it 2-0 less than three minutes later, collecting Dejan Kulusevski's slipped pass and firing past Jordan Pickford.

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Kane ran clean through on goal to score from Matt Doherty's pass on 37 minutes, and half-time substitute Sergio Reguilon swept home Spurs'&nbsp;fourth less than a minute after his introduction.

Kane made it 5-0 in the 55th minute with a brilliant angled volley from Doherty's long pass, and Pickford had to make a smart save to stop substitute Steven Bergwijn adding a sixth.

Spurs stay seventh but now have 45 points.

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A third straight defeat means Everton stay 17th on 22 points, one point above the relegation zone.

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur moved three points outside the top four with their biggest win of the season, beating struggling Everton 5-0 on Monday in the Premier League.

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur moved three points outside the top four with their biggest win of the season, beating struggling Everton 5-0 on Monday in the Premier League. Spurs took the lead after 14 minutes when Ryan Sessegnon's low cross was turned into his own net by Michael Keane. Son Heung-min made it 2-0 less than three minutes later, collecting Dejan Kulusevski's slipped pass and firing past Jordan Pickford. ALSO READ: FIFA to suspend contracts of foreign players currently tied to Ukrainian, Russian clubs Kane ran clean through on goal to score from Matt Doherty's pass on 37 minutes, and half-time substitute Sergio Reguilon swept home Spurs' fourth less than a minute after his introduction. Kane made it 5-0 in the 55th minute with a brilliant angled volley from Doherty's long pass, and Pickford had to make a smart save to stop substitute Steven Bergwijn adding a sixth. Spurs stay seventh but now have 45 points. ALSO READ: ISL: Ritwik Das stars as Jamshedpur FC lift maiden league shield with 1-0 win vs ATK Mohun Bagan A third straight defeat means Everton stay 17th on 22 points, one point above the relegation zone.

Premier League: Harry Kane's brace helps Tottenham Hotspur crush Everton 5-0

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said that it was impossible to find a quick fix for the inconsistency plaguing his team, pointing to the Premier League club's chequered performance in recent years.

Conte, who took over in November, has been tasked with reviving the fortunes of Spurs, who were Champions League finalists in 2019 but are now struggling to get into the top four.

Spurs have lost five of their last eight matches in all competitions and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

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"Tottenham's story is this, many ups and downs, but ... to try to fight for something important and become a strong team, the first thing that has to happen is to be stable," Conte told reporters on Friday ahead of his side's home game against Everton on Monday night.

"To do this and to change this type of situation that is happening for many, many years in Tottenham, it's not simple.

"In a short time it's impossible to do this, not only for me but I think for any manager or coach to come in and change the story in one second."

Conte also called for transparency from his club's medical staff, asking them to explain the extended absence of Oliver Skipp. The 21-year-old last played for Spurs in January and Conte said on Feb. 8 that he was hoping to have the midfielder back within 10 days.

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"Oliver Skipp … it is a pity I think in England that sometimes you should have a conference with the medical department," Conte said.

"The doctors, it is too easy for the doctors to work here, because they don't speak, they don't explain what happens.

"Sometimes I think that could be good ... to have a press conference with the medical department to explain the situation of the players."

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said that it was impossible to find a quick fix for the inconsistency plaguing his team, pointing to the Premier League club's chequered performance in recent years.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said that it was impossible to find a quick fix for the inconsistency plaguing his team, pointing to the Premier League club's chequered performance in recent years. Conte, who took over in November, has been tasked with reviving the fortunes of Spurs, who were Champions League finalists in 2019 but are now struggling to get into the top four. Spurs have lost five of their last eight matches in all competitions and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Jurgen Klopp could extend Liverpool contract beyond 2024 if he has 'energy' "Tottenham's story is this, many ups and downs, but ... to try to fight for something important and become a strong team, the first thing that has to happen is to be stable," Conte told reporters on Friday ahead of his side's home game against Everton on Monday night. "To do this and to change this type of situation that is happening for many, many years in Tottenham, it's not simple. "In a short time it's impossible to do this, not only for me but I think for any manager or coach to come in and change the story in one second." Conte also called for transparency from his club's medical staff, asking them to explain the extended absence of Oliver Skipp. The 21-year-old last played for Spurs in January and Conte said on Feb. 8 that he was hoping to have the midfielder back within 10 days. ALSO READ: Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko questions Russian players' silence on Ukraine invasion "Oliver Skipp … it is a pity I think in England that sometimes you should have a conference with the medical department," Conte said. "The doctors, it is too easy for the doctors to work here, because they don't speak, they don't explain what happens. "Sometimes I think that could be good ... to have a press conference with the medical department to explain the situation of the players."

'Impossible' to find quick fix for inconsistency, says Antonio Conte as Spurs struggle to reach top four

Josh Coburn's strike in extra-time helped Middlesbrough defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of FA Cup here at Riverside Stadium.

As a result of this 0-1 loss, Tottenham has been knocked out of the ongoing competition.

The 19-year-old Josh Coburn registered a deserved winner in the 107th minute of the game and as a result, Tottenham was sent out of the tournament.

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With this strike, Coburn became the first teenager to score in the FA Cup for Middlesbrough since Lee Cattermole scored against Manchester United in March 2007.

In the entire game, Tottenham had six shots on target while Middlesbrough had four.

In another contest, Manchester City defeated Peterborough 2-0 with goals coming from Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish.On the other hand, Crystal Palace defeated Stoke City 2-1.

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For Palace, Cheikhou Kouyate and Jairo Riedewald registered goals.

Josh Coburn's strike in extra-time helped Middlesbrough defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of FA Cup here at Riverside Stadium. As a result of this 0-1 loss, Tottenham has been knocked out of the ongoing competition.

Josh Coburn's strike in extra-time helped Middlesbrough defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of FA Cup here at Riverside Stadium. As a result of this 0-1 loss, Tottenham has been knocked out of the ongoing competition. The 19-year-old Josh Coburn registered a deserved winner in the 107th minute of the game and as a result, Tottenham was sent out of the tournament. ALSO READ: Adidas suspends partnership with Russian football union amid invasion of Ukraine With this strike, Coburn became the first teenager to score in the FA Cup for Middlesbrough since Lee Cattermole scored against Manchester United in March 2007. In the entire game, Tottenham had six shots on target while Middlesbrough had four. In another contest, Manchester City defeated Peterborough 2-0 with goals coming from Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish.On the other hand, Crystal Palace defeated Stoke City 2-1. ALSO READ: WATCH: Lionel Messi's flawless assists lead to Mbappe's twin strikes in PSG's win over Saint-Etienne For Palace, Cheikhou Kouyate and Jairo Riedewald registered goals.

Josh Coburn's strike helps Middlesbrough knock Tottenham Hotspur out of FA Cup

Tottenham Hotspur scored three times in the opening half-hour as they won 4-0 at Leeds United to boost their top-four hopes and move up to seventh place in the Premier League on Saturday.

The visitors went ahead in the 10th minute as Ryan Sessegnon crossed for his fellow wing-back Matt Doherty, who scored his first goal for the club.

Five minutes later Dejan Kulusevski wriggled free from a tight spot near the right corner flag, exchanged passes with Doherty and finished powerfully at the near post for his second goal in three matches.

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Leeds nearly hit straight back as Robin Koch hit the post, but instead, it became 3-0 in the 27th minute as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg chipped the ball over the top and, despite the tight angle, Harry Kane volleyed into the far corner.

Spurs added a final flourish in the 85th minute as Kane pinged a glorious long-range ball over the top to Son Heung-min, who fired past Illan Meslier.

Kane and Son have now assisted each other for 37 Premier League goals, moving one ahead of Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and setting a Premier League record.Spurs move on to 42 points, four points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with a match in hand.

Leeds stay 15th after their fourth straight defeat, three points above the relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur scored three times in the opening half-hour as they won 4-0 at Leeds United to boost their top-four hopes and move up to seventh place in the Premier League on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur scored three times in the opening half-hour as they won 4-0 at Leeds United to boost their top-four hopes and move up to seventh place in the Premier League on Saturday. The visitors went ahead in the 10th minute as Ryan Sessegnon crossed for his fellow wing-back Matt Doherty, who scored his first goal for the club. Five minutes later Dejan Kulusevski wriggled free from a tight spot near the right corner flag, exchanged passes with Doherty and finished powerfully at the near post for his second goal in three matches. ALSO READ: Roberto Firmino set to miss EPL final against Chelsea, Diogo Jota's participation hangs in balance Leeds nearly hit straight back as Robin Koch hit the post, but instead, it became 3-0 in the 27th minute as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg chipped the ball over the top and, despite the tight angle, Harry Kane volleyed into the far corner. Spurs added a final flourish in the 85th minute as Kane pinged a glorious long-range ball over the top to Son Heung-min, who fired past Illan Meslier. Kane and Son have now assisted each other for 37 Premier League goals, moving one ahead of Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and setting a Premier League record.Spurs move on to 42 points, four points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with a match in hand. Leeds stay 15th after their fourth straight defeat, three points above the relegation zone.

Premier League: Three goals in first half-hour seals easy win for Tottenham Hotspur over Leeds

Antonio Conte praised his Tottenham Hotspur side's ability to turn defence into attack as they shrugged off a dreadful recent run to stun Premier League leaders Manchester City with a Harry Kane-inspired 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

After three successive league defeats, Tottenham's top-four ambitions were fading and Conte's honeymoon period since taking charge in November was well and truly over.

But the Italian, who has been under the spotlight all week after an interview in which he appeared to suggest Tottenham had been left weakened in the transfer window, masterminded the "perfect game" to stop the Man City juggernaut.

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Tottenham only had 28% of possession against City, but defended diligently and somehow always looked a threat on the counter-attack with Kane, who scored twice including the 96th minute winner, linking superbly with Son Heung-min.

City had made it 2-2 in stoppage time through Riyad Mahrez's penalty, and it looked likely that the leaders would even snatch a last-gasp win, but Tottenham had other ideas as they revived their hopes of challenging for the top four.

"You know when you play Manchester City you will concede 70% of possession. But I say to my players that when you are defending, in your mind you must always be attacking. In your mind you want to win the ball and attack," Conte, who had not lost three league games in a row as manager for 12 years, said.

"To have this thought, in the final minutes, their goal could have killed you. Instead my players wanted to win.

"I think in every moment of the game my team wanted to attack them. Every time we had the ball I was thinking we could hurt them."

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The surprise win lifted Tottenham back into seventh spot and with games in hand over the likes of West Ham United and Manchester United, they are back in the hunt for the top four.

But Conte knows that one big result will be pointless unless they can produce a much higher level of consistency.

"This win has to give us confidence, to trust the work we are doing together," the former Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan boss said. "But this is a process."

January signing Dejan Kulusevski, handed his first Premier League start, scored Tottenham's opening goal and impressed along with fellow new signing Rodrigo Bentancur.

But it was the old combo of Kane and Son Heung-min which really tormented City. Son set up Kane's first goal, the 36th time they have combined for a Premier League goal, equalling the record of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard for Chelsea.

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"To speak about only one player is difficult for me. They made a fantastic performance," Conte said.

"Sonny was fantastic today. Harry I think to speak about performance of Harry what I have to tell, he was outstanding, but the two midfielders, the defensive line, the keeper, the players who came in from the bench.

"When you win against Manchester City, you've played a perfect game."

Antonio Conte praised his Tottenham Hotspur side's ability to turn defence into attack as they shrugged off a dreadful recent run to stun Premier League leaders Manchester City with a Harry Kane-inspired 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Antonio Conte praised his Tottenham Hotspur side's ability to turn defence into attack as they shrugged off a dreadful recent run to stun Premier League leaders Manchester City with a Harry Kane-inspired 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. After three successive league defeats, Tottenham's top-four ambitions were fading and Conte's honeymoon period since taking charge in November was well and truly over. But the Italian, who has been under the spotlight all week after an interview in which he appeared to suggest Tottenham had been left weakened in the transfer window, masterminded the "perfect game" to stop the Man City juggernaut. ALSO READ: Hakim Ziyech scores a late winner as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in Premier League Tottenham only had 28% of possession against City, but defended diligently and somehow always looked a threat on the counter-attack with Kane, who scored twice including the 96th minute winner, linking superbly with Son Heung-min. City had made it 2-2 in stoppage time through Riyad Mahrez's penalty, and it looked likely that the leaders would even snatch a last-gasp win, but Tottenham had other ideas as they revived their hopes of challenging for the top four. "You know when you play Manchester City you will concede 70% of possession. But I say to my players that when you are defending, in your mind you must always be attacking. In your mind you want to win the ball and attack," Conte, who had not lost three league games in a row as manager for 12 years, said. "To have this thought, in the final minutes, their goal could have killed you. Instead my players wanted to win. "I think in every moment of the game my team wanted to attack them. Every time we had the ball I was thinking we could hurt them." ALSO READ: Harry Maguire responds to reports of power struggle between him and Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd The surprise win lifted Tottenham back into seventh spot and with games in hand over the likes of West Ham United and Manchester United, they are back in the hunt for the top four. But Conte knows that one big result will be pointless unless they can produce a much higher level of consistency. "This win has to give us confidence, to trust the work we are doing together," the former Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan boss said. "But this is a process." January signing Dejan Kulusevski, handed his first Premier League start, scored Tottenham's opening goal and impressed along with fellow new signing Rodrigo Bentancur. But it was the old combo of Kane and Son Heung-min which really tormented City. Son set up Kane's first goal, the 36th time they have combined for a Premier League goal, equalling the record of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard for Chelsea. ALSO READ: Out of all the problems I have, the smallest one is Man City, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "To speak about only one player is difficult for me. They made a fantastic performance," Conte said. "Sonny was fantastic today. Harry I think to speak about performance of Harry what I have to tell, he was outstanding, but the two midfielders, the defensive line, the keeper, the players who came in from the bench. "When you win against Manchester City, you've played a perfect game."

Turn defence into attack: Antonio Conte masterminds brilliant win against Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur signed Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on Monday`s transfer deadline day, as part of manager Antonio Conte`s attempts to reshape his squad.

Conte has called for reinforcements on multiple occasions since taking charge of the Premier League club, but was forced to wait until the final day of the window to sign the midfield duo.

Juventus said in a statement that Spurs signed Bentancur on a contract running up to 2026 in a deal worth 19 million euros ($21.30 million), with six million euros added on in bonuses.

Meanwhile, Kulusevski arrived on loan until June 2023 for a fee of 10 million euros, with an obligation to buy for 35 million euros, pending certain "sporting objectives" being met during the 2022-23 season.

Kulusevski, 21, joined Juventus from Atalanta in a 35 million euro deal in 2020, but has failed to hold down a regular starting spot in Turin.

Bentancur, who signed for Juventus in 2017, won three Serie A titles and made 181 appearances in his five seasons with the club.

The two midfielders are the latest additions to the Spurs set-up to have ties with Turin, with Spurs manager Conte and managing director of football Fabio Paratici also having previously worked with the Serie A club.

Spurs also wrapped up an outgoing transfer on the final day of the January transfer window, with Tanguy Ndombele returning to former club Olympique Lyonnais on loan with an option to buy for 65 million euros, according to media reports.

Seventh-placed Tottenham remain well in the mix for fourth spot, being just two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United in the league with two games in hand and also having games in hand over West Ham United and Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on Monday`s transfer deadline day, as part of manager Antonio Conte`s attempts to reshape his squad.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on Monday`s transfer deadline day, as part of manager Antonio Conte`s attempts to reshape his squad. Conte has called for reinforcements on multiple occasions since taking charge of the Premier League club, but was forced to wait until the final day of the window to sign the midfield duo. Juventus said in a statement that Spurs signed Bentancur on a contract running up to 2026 in a deal worth 19 million euros ($21.30 million), with six million euros added on in bonuses. Meanwhile, Kulusevski arrived on loan until June 2023 for a fee of 10 million euros, with an obligation to buy for 35 million euros, pending certain "sporting objectives" being met during the 2022-23 season. Kulusevski, 21, joined Juventus from Atalanta in a 35 million euro deal in 2020, but has failed to hold down a regular starting spot in Turin. Bentancur, who signed for Juventus in 2017, won three Serie A titles and made 181 appearances in his five seasons with the club. The two midfielders are the latest additions to the Spurs set-up to have ties with Turin, with Spurs manager Conte and managing director of football Fabio Paratici also having previously worked with the Serie A club. Spurs also wrapped up an outgoing transfer on the final day of the January transfer window, with Tanguy Ndombele returning to former club Olympique Lyonnais on loan with an option to buy for 65 million euros, according to media reports. Seventh-placed Tottenham remain well in the mix for fourth spot, being just two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United in the league with two games in hand and also having games in hand over West Ham United and Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on deadline day

Chelsea seized control of their league cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur, beating their London rivals 2-0 in the first leg on Wednesday thanks to an early strike by Kai Havertz and an own goal by Spurs defender Ben Davies. 
The Blues, who had enough chances to put the tie beyond doubt, swamped the visitors from the start as they sought to book their place in their third final under coach Thomas Tuchel who has yet to mark his first anniversary at Stamford Bridge. After a mix-up in the Spurs defence in the fifth minute, Havertz fired an angled shot that was goal-bound before it went in off the foot of Davinson Sanchez.

Half an hour later, the dominant hosts got their second goal, albeit with a slice of luck, when Japhet Tanganga headed away a Hakim Ziyech free kick, only for the ball to rebound into the Spurs net off Davies` shoulder. 
The win, while not as thumping as it could have been, dented the hopes of Spurs, under former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, of winning a first trophy since lifting the league cup in 2008. In that time, Chelsea have won 12 major trophies including three Premier League and two Champions League titles.

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Tuchel restored record signing Romelu Lukaku to the team having dropped him for Sunday`s 2-2 draw with Liverpool as punishment for the Belgian saying in an interview that he was unhappy with his role at Stamford Bridge. 
Lukaku went close with a first-half header, created a great chance for Ziyech after the break which the Moroccan wasted and hit an injury-time shot straight at Hugo Lloris.

Chelsea also welcomed back Timo Werner after a period out with COVID-19. On as a substitute for Havertz at halftime, the German striker flashed a shot just wide and then failed to chip Lloris when clean through. 
Spurs created a few chances in the second half but the only one that really troubled Chelsea came as late as the 90th minute when Bryan Gil, out wide, cut the ball back to fellow substitute Giovani Lo Celso whose shot was saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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Ziyech said he hoped Chelsea would not rue their missed chances to put the tie beyond the reach of Spurs. 
"We forgot to finish the game, a lot of chances. Hopefully we get the job done there," the Moroccan told Sky Sports. 
The second leg of the semi-final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is due to take place on Jan. 12 and the winners will face either Arsenal or Liverpool.

Chelsea seized control of their league cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur, beating their London rivals 2-0 in the first leg on Wednesday thanks to an early strike by Kai Havertz and an own goal by Spurs defender Ben Davies.

Chelsea seized control of their league cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur, beating their London rivals 2-0 in the first leg on Wednesday thanks to an early strike by Kai Havertz and an own goal by Spurs defender Ben Davies. The Blues, who had enough chances to put the tie beyond doubt, swamped the visitors from the start as they sought to book their place in their third final under coach Thomas Tuchel who has yet to mark his first anniversary at Stamford Bridge. After a mix-up in the Spurs defence in the fifth minute, Havertz fired an angled shot that was goal-bound before it went in off the foot of Davinson Sanchez. Half an hour later, the dominant hosts got their second goal, albeit with a slice of luck, when Japhet Tanganga headed away a Hakim Ziyech free kick, only for the ball to rebound into the Spurs net off Davies` shoulder. The win, while not as thumping as it could have been, dented the hopes of Spurs, under former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, of winning a first trophy since lifting the league cup in 2008. In that time, Chelsea have won 12 major trophies including three Premier League and two Champions League titles. ALSO READ | League Cup: Arsenal vs Liverpool semi-final first leg postponed due to Covid-19, revised dates out Tuchel restored record signing Romelu Lukaku to the team having dropped him for Sunday`s 2-2 draw with Liverpool as punishment for the Belgian saying in an interview that he was unhappy with his role at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku went close with a first-half header, created a great chance for Ziyech after the break which the Moroccan wasted and hit an injury-time shot straight at Hugo Lloris. Chelsea also welcomed back Timo Werner after a period out with COVID-19. On as a substitute for Havertz at halftime, the German striker flashed a shot just wide and then failed to chip Lloris when clean through. Spurs created a few chances in the second half but the only one that really troubled Chelsea came as late as the 90th minute when Bryan Gil, out wide, cut the ball back to fellow substitute Giovani Lo Celso whose shot was saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. ALSO READ | England's Kieran Trippier could mark opening salvo in Newcastle United's escape bid Ziyech said he hoped Chelsea would not rue their missed chances to put the tie beyond the reach of Spurs. "We forgot to finish the game, a lot of chances. Hopefully we get the job done there," the Moroccan told Sky Sports. The second leg of the semi-final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is due to take place on Jan. 12 and the winners will face either Arsenal or Liverpool.

Chelsea dominate Tottenham Hotspur with 2-0 win in first leg of league cup

Ten-man Southampton held on for a 1-1 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary`s on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte became the first manager to go unbeaten in his first seven league games in charge of Spurs. 
James Ward-Prowse gave Saints a deserved lead midway through the first half, but the momentum swung in the visitors` favour when Mohammed Salisu tripped Heung-min Son to concede a penalty and pick up a second yellow before the break.

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Harry Kane dispatched the spot kick, and the England captain had a superbly taken second ruled out for a narrow offside in the second half as Conte`s side failed to find a way through the depleted hosts. West Ham`s 4-1 win at Watford meant that Tottenham dropped to sixth on 30 points, one point behind the Hammers and five behind fourth-placed Arsenal, but with two games in hand over both. Southampton are 13th with 21 points.

Ten-man Southampton held on for a 1-1 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary`s on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte became the first manager to go unbeaten in his first seven league games in charge of Spurs.

Ten-man Southampton held on for a 1-1 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary`s on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte became the first manager to go unbeaten in his first seven league games in charge of Spurs. James Ward-Prowse gave Saints a deserved lead midway through the first half, but the momentum swung in the visitors` favour when Mohammed Salisu tripped Heung-min Son to concede a penalty and pick up a second yellow before the break. ALSO READ | Barcelona sign Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Manchester City Harry Kane dispatched the spot kick, and the England captain had a superbly taken second ruled out for a narrow offside in the second half as Conte`s side failed to find a way through the depleted hosts. West Ham`s 4-1 win at Watford meant that Tottenham dropped to sixth on 30 points, one point behind the Hammers and five behind fourth-placed Arsenal, but with two games in hand over both. Southampton are 13th with 21 points.

PL: Tottenham Hotspur held by 10-man Southampton as Antonio Conte's dream run continues

Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Arsenal and Tottenham were also comfortable winners on Sunday.

Three of the scheduled nine Boxing Day matches were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks as Britain battles record numbers of cases caused by the Omicron strain of the virus.

Earlier this week, Premier League clubs rejected the option of temporarily halting the season to allow a circuit breaker for infections.

And a stop to the season may be the only way to slow City's charge towards a fourth title in five seasons as Pep Guardiola's men have now won nine league games in a row.

Leicester were blown away by four goals inside 25 minutes.

Kevin De Bruyne blasted home to open the floodgates before Riyad Mahrez netted against his former club from the penalty spot.

Ilkay Gundogan rounded off a brilliant City team move to make it 3-0 before Raheem Sterling won and converted the champions' second penalty.

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Leicester are one of the sides to have been decimated by Covid infections and injuries in recent weeks, but they produced a stirring second half fightback thanks to James Maddison.

The midfielder pulled a goal back before leading a break finished off by Ademola Lookman.

Kelechi Iheanacho made it 4-3 when he bundled home from close range after Ederson could only turn Maddison's shot onto the bar.

But City quickly restored some order as Aymeric Laporte powered home from a corner and Sterling rounded off the scoring from close range.

<h2>Five-star Arsenal</h2>

Arsenal consolidated their position in fourth with a routine 5-0 win at rock bottom Norwich.

Goals from Bukayo Saka and Kieran Tierney put the result beyond much doubt before half-time.

Saka added a second before Alexandre Lacazette's penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe rounded off a fifth consecutive win for Mikel Arteta's men.

Spurs moved up to fifth, six points behind their north London rivals but with three games in hand, after easing past a depleted Crystal Palace.

Palace's request for the game to be postponed was dismissed by the Premier League despite a coronavirus outbreak that left them without manager Patrick Vieira.

The Eagles were still able to field a strong side that featured just one change from their previous outing.

However, a rejuvenated Spurs under Antonio Conte never looked back after scoring twice in two minutes just after the half hour.

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Harry Kane swept home just his third Premier League goal of the season before Lucas Moura powered in a header.

Palace's task was made even tougher when Wilfried Zaha was stupidly sent-off for two bookable offences before half-time.

Son Heung-min added a third 16 minutes from time.

West Ham's bid for the top four is falling apart fast as they were beaten 3-2 at home by Southampton.

The Saints led three times through Mohamed Elyounoussi, James Ward-Prowse and Jan Bednarek and held out to move nine points clear of the bottom three.

Chelsea badly need to end a poor run of one win in four league games when they visit Aston Villa, who will be without manager Steven Gerrard due to a positive Covid test.

The Blues are now nine points off City and just three clear of Arsenal.

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Villa's next match against Leeds, scheduled for December 28, was also called off on Sunday taking the total number of Premier League games postponed over the past two weeks to 14.

No restrictions have yet been put in place for the size of crowds at matches in England, although supporters do have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken in the previous 48 hours.

Sport in Wales will be forced back behind closed doors from today, while in Scotland a restriction of 500 outdoor public events has seen Scottish Premiership clubs bring forward their winter break by a week after Sunday's fixtures.

Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Arsenal and Tottenham were also comfortable winners on Sunday.

Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Arsenal and Tottenham were also comfortable winners on Sunday. Three of the scheduled nine Boxing Day matches were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks as Britain battles record numbers of cases caused by the Omicron strain of the virus. Earlier this week, Premier League clubs rejected the option of temporarily halting the season to allow a circuit breaker for infections. And a stop to the season may be the only way to slow City's charge towards a fourth title in five seasons as Pep Guardiola's men have now won nine league games in a row. Leicester were blown away by four goals inside 25 minutes. Kevin De Bruyne blasted home to open the floodgates before Riyad Mahrez netted against his former club from the penalty spot. Ilkay Gundogan rounded off a brilliant City team move to make it 3-0 before Raheem Sterling won and converted the champions' second penalty. ALSO READ: Premier League: Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira to miss Spurs game after testing positive for COVID-19 Leicester are one of the sides to have been decimated by Covid infections and injuries in recent weeks, but they produced a stirring second half fightback thanks to James Maddison. The midfielder pulled a goal back before leading a break finished off by Ademola Lookman. Kelechi Iheanacho made it 4-3 when he bundled home from close range after Ederson could only turn Maddison's shot onto the bar. But City quickly restored some order as Aymeric Laporte powered home from a corner and Sterling rounded off the scoring from close range. Five-star Arsenal Arsenal consolidated their position in fourth with a routine 5-0 win at rock bottom Norwich. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Kieran Tierney put the result beyond much doubt before half-time. Saka added a second before Alexandre Lacazette's penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe rounded off a fifth consecutive win for Mikel Arteta's men. Spurs moved up to fifth, six points behind their north London rivals but with three games in hand, after easing past a depleted Crystal Palace. Palace's request for the game to be postponed was dismissed by the Premier League despite a coronavirus outbreak that left them without manager Patrick Vieira. The Eagles were still able to field a strong side that featured just one change from their previous outing. However, a rejuvenated Spurs under Antonio Conte never looked back after scoring twice in two minutes just after the half hour. ALSO READ: Premier League: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard tests positive for COVID-19, to sit out two games Harry Kane swept home just his third Premier League goal of the season before Lucas Moura powered in a header. Palace's task was made even tougher when Wilfried Zaha was stupidly sent-off for two bookable offences before half-time. Son Heung-min added a third 16 minutes from time. West Ham's bid for the top four is falling apart fast as they were beaten 3-2 at home by Southampton. The Saints led three times through Mohamed Elyounoussi, James Ward-Prowse and Jan Bednarek and held out to move nine points clear of the bottom three. Chelsea badly need to end a poor run of one win in four league games when they visit Aston Villa, who will be without manager Steven Gerrard due to a positive Covid test. The Blues are now nine points off City and just three clear of Arsenal. ALSO READ: Premier League: COVID-19 strikes again as Leeds United vs Aston Villa game postponed Villa's next match against Leeds, scheduled for December 28, was also called off on Sunday taking the total number of Premier League games postponed over the past two weeks to 14. No restrictions have yet been put in place for the size of crowds at matches in England, although supporters do have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken in the previous 48 hours. Sport in Wales will be forced back behind closed doors from today, while in Scotland a restriction of 500 outdoor public events has seen Scottish Premiership clubs bring forward their winter break by a week after Sunday's fixtures.

Premier League: Manchester City score six past Leicester, Arsenal, Spurs register win in their matches

Tottenham Hotspur FC head coach Antonio Conte slammed the Premier League's meeting with its managers over COVID-19 concerns.

Conte said it felt like that the meeting with managers on Thursday, amid an ongoing surge of cases fuelled by the Omicron variant, was a waste of time.

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Asked how he felt the meeting went, Tottenham head coach Conte told reporters on Friday, as per goal.com: "Some coaches tried to speak to ask about solutions but I think everything was decided and yesterday was a wall."

"For this reason also, I prefer not to go into the discussion or conversation," he added.

Pressed on whether he felt it was a waste of time, Conte said: "I think so. Because when you have a wall in front of you, you can ask and speak about what you want, but every decision was taken."

Spurs were hit by COVID outbreak, early this month as the club then confirmed eight players of his first-team squad and five staff members have tested positive for the virus.

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To date, there have been 13 Premier League fixtures that have been postponed in the past two weeks amid outbreaks among several teams.

Most recently, the league's Boxing Day fixture list was reduced by three matches, with Liverpool vs Leeds, Wolves vs Watford and Burnley vs Everton all called off.&nbsp;

Tottenham Hotspur FC head coach Antonio Conte slammed the Premier League's meeting with its managers over COVID-19 concerns. Conte said it felt like that the meeting with managers on Thursday, amid an ongoing surge of cases fuelled by the Omicron variant, was a waste of time.

Tottenham Hotspur FC head coach Antonio Conte slammed the Premier League's meeting with its managers over COVID-19 concerns. Conte said it felt like that the meeting with managers on Thursday, amid an ongoing surge of cases fuelled by the Omicron variant, was a waste of time. ALSO READ: Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has no issues with Harry Kane's attitude amid poor start from striker Asked how he felt the meeting went, Tottenham head coach Conte told reporters on Friday, as per goal.com: "Some coaches tried to speak to ask about solutions but I think everything was decided and yesterday was a wall." "For this reason also, I prefer not to go into the discussion or conversation," he added. Pressed on whether he felt it was a waste of time, Conte said: "I think so. Because when you have a wall in front of you, you can ask and speak about what you want, but every decision was taken." Spurs were hit by COVID outbreak, early this month as the club then confirmed eight players of his first-team squad and five staff members have tested positive for the virus. ALSO READ: Premier League: Liverpool v Leeds, Wolves v Watford games postponed amid rise in COVID-19 cases To date, there have been 13 Premier League fixtures that have been postponed in the past two weeks amid outbreaks among several teams. Most recently, the league's Boxing Day fixture list was reduced by three matches, with Liverpool vs Leeds, Wolves vs Watford and Burnley vs Everton all called off.

'Waste of time': Tottenham Hotspur FC boss Antonio Conte criticises Premier League's meeting with managers

Antonio Conte has said Harry Kane is "totally involved in the Tottenham project" despite a modest start to the season.

Kane was linked with a pre-season move to Manchester City but the deal fell through.

Many pundits felt his failure to join the Premier League champions has contributed to Kane's poor form in the early stages of the campaign -- although England's agonising penalty shoot-out loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley may have played a part as well.

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England captain Kane found goals hard to come by when Nuno Espirito Santo, sacked in November and replaced by Conte, was in charge of Tottenham and even now the striker has scored just nine goals in all competitions this season.

However, he scored a second Premier League goal of the campaign against Liverpool last weekend and the 28-year-old will aim to build on that performance when Spurs are at home to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Even so, Kane's returns have been a long way off last season's 23 goals and 14 assists in the Premier League.

"Harry has showed me great availability and showed me (he is) totally involved in the Tottenham project," Conte said Friday.

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"I see him every day and I see that he is happy," the Italian added.

"He leads in the training ground, he leads in the dressing room and he leads during the training sessions in a fantastic way. I am happy for what I am seeing every day."

Antonio Conte has said Harry Kane is "totally involved in the Tottenham project" despite a modest start to the season. Kane was linked with a pre-season move to Manchester City but the deal fell through.

Antonio Conte has said Harry Kane is "totally involved in the Tottenham project" despite a modest start to the season. Kane was linked with a pre-season move to Manchester City but the deal fell through. Many pundits felt his failure to join the Premier League champions has contributed to Kane's poor form in the early stages of the campaign -- although England's agonising penalty shoot-out loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley may have played a part as well. ALSO READ: Premier League: Boxing Day fixture between Burnley and Everton postponed amid COVID-19 cases and injuries England captain Kane found goals hard to come by when Nuno Espirito Santo, sacked in November and replaced by Conte, was in charge of Tottenham and even now the striker has scored just nine goals in all competitions this season. However, he scored a second Premier League goal of the campaign against Liverpool last weekend and the 28-year-old will aim to build on that performance when Spurs are at home to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday. Even so, Kane's returns have been a long way off last season's 23 goals and 14 assists in the Premier League. "Harry has showed me great availability and showed me (he is) totally involved in the Tottenham project," Conte said Friday. ALSO READ: Premier League: Liverpool v Leeds, Wolves v Watford games postponed amid rise in COVID-19 cases "I see him every day and I see that he is happy," the Italian added. "He leads in the training ground, he leads in the dressing room and he leads during the training sessions in a fantastic way. I am happy for what I am seeing every day."

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has no issues with Harry Kane's attitude amid poor start from striker

Liverpool&nbsp;came from two goals down to beat Leicester on penalties after a pulsating League Cup quarter-final ended 3-3 at Anfield as Tottenham and Chelsea also made the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Spurs were 2-1 winners over West Ham and will face Chelsea in the last four after they needed two late goals to see off Brentford 2-0.

Liverpool&nbsp;will take on Arsenal in the semi-finals over two legs in January.

All three matches went ahead in front of full crowds despite the worrying rise of coronavirus case numbers that had seen last weekend's Premier League schedule decimated by call offs.

Leicester's previous two fixtures had been called off due to a combination of a coronavirus outbreak in the squad and a mounting injury list.

However, Brendan Rodgers was able to name a close to full strength side on his return to Anfield and it showed early on against a much-changed&nbsp;Liverpool.

Jamie Vardy struck twice inside the first 13 minutes as he angled a drive across Caoimhin Kelleher and then tapped in Patson Daka's pass from close range.

Jurgen Klopp had made 10 changes from the side that drew 2-2 at Tottenham on Sunday with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;also depleted by four positive Covid cases.

However, it was one of their more experienced starters who got them back in the game as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain smashed home from the edge of the area.

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Leicester restored their two-goal cushion before half-time thanks to James Maddison's piledriver from 30 yards that flew past Kelleher.

Klopp introduced three first-team regulars at half-time and one of them, Diogo Jota, gave&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;life again 22 minutes from time.

Kasper Schmeichel then needed to produce a stunning save to deny the Portuguese a second, but Leicester still could not hold out as Takumi Minamino sent the game to penalties in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Minamino then missed with the chance to win the tie from the spot in the shootout, but Kelleher saved from Luke Thomas and Ryan Bertrand before Jota fired home the winning penalty.

<h2>Bergwijn ends goal drought</h2>

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte showed his determination to end the club's 13-year trophy drought as soon as possible as he named Harry Kane among a strong starting line-up.

But it was the other two of Spurs' front three who were on target in north London.

Steven Bergwijn scored his first goal of the season after two clever one-twos with Pierre Emile Hojbjerg.

Tottenham's lead lasted just three minutes as West Ham seized upon Eric Dier's slack pass and Jarrod Bowen fired low past Hugo Lloris.

Two minutes later it was 2-1 as Bergwijn this time turned provider for Moura to prod home from close range.

"In England it's very difficult to win something," said Conte, who will come up against his old club in the last four.

"It's good for Tottenham to reach the semi-finals of this competition. You can see the names of these teams that have reached the semi-finals -&nbsp;Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal with us - so every side wants to try to lift this trophy."

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel handed debuts to academy prospects Harvey Vale, Jude Soonsup-Bell and Xavier Simons with the Blues short of seven players due to a Covid outbreak.

However, Tuchel emptied his bench in the second half with the introduction of N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Reece James and Jorginho.

And that extra quality made the difference as Pontus Jansson turned James' cross into his own net 10 minutes from time.

Jorginho then stroked home a penalty after Pulisic had been upended in the box.

Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Leicester on penalties after a pulsating League Cup quarter-final ended 3-3 at Anfield as Tottenham and Chelsea also made the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Leicester on penalties after a pulsating League Cup quarter-final ended 3-3 at Anfield as Tottenham and Chelsea also made the semi-finals on Wednesday. Spurs were 2-1 winners over West Ham and will face Chelsea in the last four after they needed two late goals to see off Brentford 2-0. Liverpool will take on Arsenal in the semi-finals over two legs in January. All three matches went ahead in front of full crowds despite the worrying rise of coronavirus case numbers that had seen last weekend's Premier League schedule decimated by call offs. Leicester's previous two fixtures had been called off due to a combination of a coronavirus outbreak in the squad and a mounting injury list. However, Brendan Rodgers was able to name a close to full strength side on his return to Anfield and it showed early on against a much-changed Liverpool. Jamie Vardy struck twice inside the first 13 minutes as he angled a drive across Caoimhin Kelleher and then tapped in Patson Daka's pass from close range. Jurgen Klopp had made 10 changes from the side that drew 2-2 at Tottenham on Sunday with Liverpool also depleted by four positive Covid cases. However, it was one of their more experienced starters who got them back in the game as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain smashed home from the edge of the area. ALSO READ: La Liga: Isco, David Alaba join six other players in Real Madrid Covid-19 list Leicester restored their two-goal cushion before half-time thanks to James Maddison's piledriver from 30 yards that flew past Kelleher. Klopp introduced three first-team regulars at half-time and one of them, Diogo Jota, gave Liverpool life again 22 minutes from time. Kasper Schmeichel then needed to produce a stunning save to deny the Portuguese a second, but Leicester still could not hold out as Takumi Minamino sent the game to penalties in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Minamino then missed with the chance to win the tie from the spot in the shootout, but Kelleher saved from Luke Thomas and Ryan Bertrand before Jota fired home the winning penalty. Bergwijn ends goal drought Tottenham boss Antonio Conte showed his determination to end the club's 13-year trophy drought as soon as possible as he named Harry Kane among a strong starting line-up. But it was the other two of Spurs' front three who were on target in north London. Steven Bergwijn scored his first goal of the season after two clever one-twos with Pierre Emile Hojbjerg. Tottenham's lead lasted just three minutes as West Ham seized upon Eric Dier's slack pass and Jarrod Bowen fired low past Hugo Lloris. Two minutes later it was 2-1 as Bergwijn this time turned provider for Moura to prod home from close range. "In England it's very difficult to win something," said Conte, who will come up against his old club in the last four. "It's good for Tottenham to reach the semi-finals of this competition. You can see the names of these teams that have reached the semi-finals - Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal with us - so every side wants to try to lift this trophy." ALSO READ: Serie A: Juventus thrash Cagliari 2-0, Salernitana-Udinese game suspended due to COVID-19 cases Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel handed debuts to academy prospects Harvey Vale, Jude Soonsup-Bell and Xavier Simons with the Blues short of seven players due to a Covid outbreak. However, Tuchel emptied his bench in the second half with the introduction of N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Reece James and Jorginho. And that extra quality made the difference as Pontus Jansson turned James' cross into his own net 10 minutes from time. Jorginho then stroked home a penalty after Pulisic had been upended in the box.

League Cup: Liverpool beat Leicester in penalty shootout, Chelsea and Spurs qualify for semis

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit. 
 
The match on December 9 was called off following a COVID outbreak at the London club. Spurs also saw Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester called off as the surge in COVID cases among squads.

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UEFA then said the match between Tottenham and Rennes could not be rescheduled and referred the matter to its disciplinary body. It has awarded Rennes a 3-0 win and they top the group, with Vitesse runners-up and Spurs finishing third. 
 
"To declare the 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stade Rennais FC, that was initially scheduled to be played on 9 December 2021, as forfeited by Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 0-3 in accordance with Annex J.3.1 to the Regulations of the UEFA Europa Conference League (2021/22 Season)," UEFA said in a statement. 
 
UEFA's ruling means there will be no European football for the club in the New Year, with a statement on Monday confirming the decision of the chairman of UEFA's Appeals Body.

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Tottenham Hotspur reacted to the UEFA ruling, saying that club have to accept this. 
 
"We are disappointed by the ruling of the UEFA Appeals Body and the refusal to allow more time for the match to be rescheduled. We have to accept this ruling, however, and our focus now turns to the competitions we remain in," Spurs said in a statement.

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit.

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit. The match on December 9 was called off following a COVID outbreak at the London club. Spurs also saw Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester called off as the surge in COVID cases among squads. ALSO READ: Premier League: Liverpool held by Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 in a controversial thriller UEFA then said the match between Tottenham and Rennes could not be rescheduled and referred the matter to its disciplinary body. It has awarded Rennes a 3-0 win and they top the group, with Vitesse runners-up and Spurs finishing third. "To declare the 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stade Rennais FC, that was initially scheduled to be played on 9 December 2021, as forfeited by Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 0-3 in accordance with Annex J.3.1 to the Regulations of the UEFA Europa Conference League (2021/22 Season)," UEFA said in a statement. UEFA's ruling means there will be no European football for the club in the New Year, with a statement on Monday confirming the decision of the chairman of UEFA's Appeals Body. ALSO READ: Premier League title race to continue despite increase in COVID-19 cases Tottenham Hotspur reacted to the UEFA ruling, saying that club have to accept this. "We are disappointed by the ruling of the UEFA Appeals Body and the refusal to allow more time for the match to be rescheduled. We have to accept this ruling, however, and our focus now turns to the competitions we remain in," Spurs said in a statement.

Europa Conference League: Rennes awarded 3-0 win after UEFA fails to reschedule Spurs game

Liverpool&nbsp;boss Jurgen Klopp claimed referee Paul Tierney has a "problem" with him after Tottenham's Son Heung-min punished Alisson Becker's blunder to rescue a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Klopp's side recovered from Harry Kane's early strike to move in front thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Andrew Robertson.

But South Korea forward Son equalised after Alisson missed his attempt to cut out Harry Winks' pass.

Liverpool&nbsp;held on for a point despite having to play the final 13 minutes with 10 men following Robertson's dismissal for an ugly hack on Emerson Royal.

Klopp was booked after protesting over two key Tierney decisions, insisting Kane should have been sent off and Jota deserved a penalty.

The German took aim at Tierney in a post-match blast, saying: "I have no idea what his problem is with me.&nbsp;

"I was a bit more emotional in the game. I'd have preferred the right decisions on the pitch.

"Kane was definitely a red card. For the penalty, the referee told me he thinks Jota stops on purpose. It is incredible.&nbsp;

"He had the best spot on the pitch and doesn't give it. You will have to ask him what his problem is with me."

For the first time in four years,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;won't be top of the Premier League table on Christmas Day.

The Reds are three points behind leaders Manchester City, who thrashed Newcastle 4-0 earlier on Sunday.

After winning their previous eight games in all competitions,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;once again left London frustrated having lost at West Ham and drawn at Brentford this term.

The pulsating encounter was a welcome antidote to the coronavirus mayhem which has engulfed the Premier League, with six games postponed this weekend.

Amid calls for the Christmas programme to be postponed to stem the virus spread, Klopp said: "We play now on Wednesday, Sunday and Tuesday. That is impossible.&nbsp;

"We do not have the players. We could maybe have another case or two. We have to think about it, we cannot just push it all through. If we don't play any more and have a break I am fine."

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Tottenham had been hit the hardest by Covid, with&nbsp;Liverpool's visit their first game in a fortnight after matches against Rennes, Brighton and Leicester were postponed.

Nine of Antonio Conte's squad contracted the virus and some of them remain in isolation.

Liverpool&nbsp;weren't immune either and, just hours before kick-off, Thiago Alcantara tested positive, while Jordan Henderson was sidelined by a non-Covid illness.

Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones remained absent having missed Thursday's win against Newcastle after testing positive.

Racing onto Tanguy Ndombele's pin-point pass into the&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;area, Kane guided a clinical finish into the far corner in the 13th minute.

It was only Kane's second Premier League goal of a difficult season for the England captain.

Rush of blood

A feisty affair grew more heated after Kane was only booked for a studs-up foul on Robertson that could easily have been a red card.

Liverpool&nbsp;equalised in the 35th minute as Robertson darted into the area and clipped a precise cross towards Jota, who powered a header past Hugo Lloris for his 11th club goal of the season.

Jota appealed in vain for a penalty moments later, going down under heavy contact from Emerson.

Seconds after Trent Alexander-Arnold's push on Dele Alli failed to yield a Tottenham penalty, the right-back popped up with a driven cross that Robertson headed home from close-range in the 69th minute.

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But Alisson's rush of blood gifted Tottenham a point five minutes later when he charged out of his area and missed Winks' pass, leaving Son with the simple task of slotting into the empty net.

Robertson became the first&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;player to be sent off in 113 games in the 77th minute.

Initially booked for his foul on Emerson, Robertson saw red after Tierney changed his decision following a VAR check.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed referee Paul Tierney has a "problem" with him after Tottenham's Son Heung-min punished Alisson Becker's blunder to rescue a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed referee Paul Tierney has a "problem" with him after Tottenham's Son Heung-min punished Alisson Becker's blunder to rescue a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday. Klopp's side recovered from Harry Kane's early strike to move in front thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Andrew Robertson. But South Korea forward Son equalised after Alisson missed his attempt to cut out Harry Winks' pass. Liverpool held on for a point despite having to play the final 13 minutes with 10 men following Robertson's dismissal for an ugly hack on Emerson Royal. Klopp was booked after protesting over two key Tierney decisions, insisting Kane should have been sent off and Jota deserved a penalty. The German took aim at Tierney in a post-match blast, saying: "I have no idea what his problem is with me. "I was a bit more emotional in the game. I'd have preferred the right decisions on the pitch. "Kane was definitely a red card. For the penalty, the referee told me he thinks Jota stops on purpose. It is incredible. "He had the best spot on the pitch and doesn't give it. You will have to ask him what his problem is with me." For the first time in four years, Liverpool won't be top of the Premier League table on Christmas Day. The Reds are three points behind leaders Manchester City, who thrashed Newcastle 4-0 earlier on Sunday. After winning their previous eight games in all competitions, Liverpool once again left London frustrated having lost at West Ham and drawn at Brentford this term. The pulsating encounter was a welcome antidote to the coronavirus mayhem which has engulfed the Premier League, with six games postponed this weekend. Amid calls for the Christmas programme to be postponed to stem the virus spread, Klopp said: "We play now on Wednesday, Sunday and Tuesday. That is impossible. "We do not have the players. We could maybe have another case or two. We have to think about it, we cannot just push it all through. If we don't play any more and have a break I am fine." ALSO READ: Premier League: Covid-hit Chelsea held by Wolves, Man City crush Newcastle United 4-0 to stay at top Tottenham had been hit the hardest by Covid, with Liverpool's visit their first game in a fortnight after matches against Rennes, Brighton and Leicester were postponed. Nine of Antonio Conte's squad contracted the virus and some of them remain in isolation. Liverpool weren't immune either and, just hours before kick-off, Thiago Alcantara tested positive, while Jordan Henderson was sidelined by a non-Covid illness. Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones remained absent having missed Thursday's win against Newcastle after testing positive. Racing onto Tanguy Ndombele's pin-point pass into the Liverpool area, Kane guided a clinical finish into the far corner in the 13th minute. It was only Kane's second Premier League goal of a difficult season for the England captain. Rush of blood A feisty affair grew more heated after Kane was only booked for a studs-up foul on Robertson that could easily have been a red card. Liverpool equalised in the 35th minute as Robertson darted into the area and clipped a precise cross towards Jota, who powered a header past Hugo Lloris for his 11th club goal of the season. Jota appealed in vain for a penalty moments later, going down under heavy contact from Emerson. Seconds after Trent Alexander-Arnold's push on Dele Alli failed to yield a Tottenham penalty, the right-back popped up with a driven cross that Robertson headed home from close-range in the 69th minute. ALSO READ: Premier League rejected Chelsea request to postpone Wolves game, says Boss Thomas Tuchel But Alisson's rush of blood gifted Tottenham a point five minutes later when he charged out of his area and missed Winks' pass, leaving Son with the simple task of slotting into the empty net. Robertson became the first Liverpool player to be sent off in 113 games in the 77th minute. Initially booked for his foul on Emerson, Robertson saw red after Tierney changed his decision following a VAR check.

Premier League: Liverpool held by Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 in a controversial thriller

Leicester City's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday and Manchester United`s home clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday have been postponed as rising COVID-19 cases threaten to play havoc with the season.

Thursday's announcements from the Premier League mean five games have been lost in the past week, although the league says it plans to continue with the current fixture schedule.

"While recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, it is the League's intention to continue its current fixture schedule where safely possible," it said in a statement confirming the United postponement.

"The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority."

Earlier in the day Brentford manager Thomas Frank called for all Premier League games in the coming week to be postponed to allow clubs to recover their depleted squads.

Tottenham, who reported 13 positive tests among players and staff, have had two Premier League games postponed after last week's trip to Brighton was also called off.

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United have now had two games postponed after their trip to Brentford on Tuesday was called off after United's training ground was closed due to an outbreak of COVID-19.

United said on Thursday that they would "suspend football training operations at the Carrington Training Complex for a short period to help reduce risk of further transmission".

On Wednesday Burnley's home match with Watford was called off shortly before kickoff after Watford had reported positive tests. Brighton, Norwich City and Aston Villa have also reported cases as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country.

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday criticised the Premier League after an initial request to have Thursday`s game against Tottenham postponed was turned down.

With December traditionally a packed fixture list, Rodgers, who had nine players unavailable, said lucrative TV deals were being prioritised over the health of players.

"I'm pretty sure that's the case," Rodgers told reporters when asked. "In terms of players, managers and coaches, we all want to play the games. Ultimately the health of a player is the priority. If players are available, you get a better product."

The Premier League said the decision to grant a postponement came after Leicester reported more cases.

"In light of the new information, Leicester applied this morning for the fixture to be called off due to an ongoing outbreak within the squad, which has resulted in more players and staff testing positive for COVID-19 today," it said.

"This has left the club with an insufficient number of players available to fulfil the game."

'THROUGH THE ROOF'

Brighton lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to have the game postponed because of COVID cases.

Speaking on Thursday, Brentford boss Frank said he was dealing with 13 cases at the London club.

"The COVID cases are going through the roof at all Premier League clubs," Frank told a news conference.

"Everyone is dealing with it and everyone has a problem at this moment in time. To postpone this round (of Premier League games) and the Carabao Cup (League Cup) would give everyone a week at least to clean and do everything at the training ground so everything is fine and we break the chain at every club."

Two more Premier League games are scheduled for later on Thursday with Liverpool hosting Newcastle United and Chelsea at home to Everton. Chelsea are also reported to have players unavailable because of COVID-19.

There is then a full round of fixtures at the weekend before a hectic Christmas schedule -- with many games shown live on TV.

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"We want to carry on but this way we can have Boxing Day going no problem, 100% sure of that," said Frank of his call for a pause. "We think that would be very sensible to do that."

The Premier League has re-introduced "emergency measures" after announcing on Monday a record 42 new positive COVID cases in the past week. Players now need to take lateral flow tests every day and two PCR tests per week.

League rules state that if a team cannot raise 14 players then a game can be postponed, although other factors, such as impact on preparation and whether or not there has been an "uncontrollable outbreak" are taken into account.

The Premier League's policy is to address postponements on a case-by-case basis.

It said United`s game against Brighton had been called off after the club reported additional cases on Thursday, leaving then unable to field a team.

The UK reported a record 78,000 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday as the omicron variant takes hold. The government has pledged to offer booster vaccinations to all adults by the end of the year to try and stem the tide.

The Premier League last released data on vaccination levels of players in mid-October saying 81% of players had received at least one COVID-19 vaccination dose with 68% double vaccinated.

Leicester City's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday and Manchester United`s home clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday have been postponed as rising COVID-19 cases threaten to play havoc with the season.

Leicester City's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday and Manchester United`s home clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday have been postponed as rising COVID-19 cases threaten to play havoc with the season. Thursday's announcements from the Premier League mean five games have been lost in the past week, although the league says it plans to continue with the current fixture schedule. "While recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, it is the League's intention to continue its current fixture schedule where safely possible," it said in a statement confirming the United postponement. "The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority." Earlier in the day Brentford manager Thomas Frank called for all Premier League games in the coming week to be postponed to allow clubs to recover their depleted squads. Tottenham, who reported 13 positive tests among players and staff, have had two Premier League games postponed after last week's trip to Brighton was also called off. ALSO READ: London to host Italy, Argentina in 'Finalissima' next year United have now had two games postponed after their trip to Brentford on Tuesday was called off after United's training ground was closed due to an outbreak of COVID-19. United said on Thursday that they would "suspend football training operations at the Carrington Training Complex for a short period to help reduce risk of further transmission". On Wednesday Burnley's home match with Watford was called off shortly before kickoff after Watford had reported positive tests. Brighton, Norwich City and Aston Villa have also reported cases as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday criticised the Premier League after an initial request to have Thursday`s game against Tottenham postponed was turned down. With December traditionally a packed fixture list, Rodgers, who had nine players unavailable, said lucrative TV deals were being prioritised over the health of players. "I'm pretty sure that's the case," Rodgers told reporters when asked. "In terms of players, managers and coaches, we all want to play the games. Ultimately the health of a player is the priority. If players are available, you get a better product." The Premier League said the decision to grant a postponement came after Leicester reported more cases. "In light of the new information, Leicester applied this morning for the fixture to be called off due to an ongoing outbreak within the squad, which has resulted in more players and staff testing positive for COVID-19 today," it said. "This has left the club with an insufficient number of players available to fulfil the game." 'THROUGH THE ROOF' Brighton lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to have the game postponed because of COVID cases. Speaking on Thursday, Brentford boss Frank said he was dealing with 13 cases at the London club. "The COVID cases are going through the roof at all Premier League clubs," Frank told a news conference. "Everyone is dealing with it and everyone has a problem at this moment in time. To postpone this round (of Premier League games) and the Carabao Cup (League Cup) would give everyone a week at least to clean and do everything at the training ground so everything is fine and we break the chain at every club." Two more Premier League games are scheduled for later on Thursday with Liverpool hosting Newcastle United and Chelsea at home to Everton. Chelsea are also reported to have players unavailable because of COVID-19. There is then a full round of fixtures at the weekend before a hectic Christmas schedule -- with many games shown live on TV. ALSO READ: Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero announces retirement from football due to heart problems - WATCH "We want to carry on but this way we can have Boxing Day going no problem, 100% sure of that," said Frank of his call for a pause. "We think that would be very sensible to do that." The Premier League has re-introduced "emergency measures" after announcing on Monday a record 42 new positive COVID cases in the past week. Players now need to take lateral flow tests every day and two PCR tests per week. League rules state that if a team cannot raise 14 players then a game can be postponed, although other factors, such as impact on preparation and whether or not there has been an "uncontrollable outbreak" are taken into account. The Premier League's policy is to address postponements on a case-by-case basis. It said United`s game against Brighton had been called off after the club reported additional cases on Thursday, leaving then unable to field a team. The UK reported a record 78,000 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday as the omicron variant takes hold. The government has pledged to offer booster vaccinations to all adults by the end of the year to try and stem the tide. The Premier League last released data on vaccination levels of players in mid-October saying 81% of players had received at least one COVID-19 vaccination dose with 68% double vaccinated.

Premier League: Leicester, Manchester United games postponed as COVID-19 plays havoc in schedule

Tottenham Hotspur have had a second match postponed this week after the Premier League agreed on Thursday to call off Sunday`s game at Brighton &amp; Hove Albion due to a number of COVID-19 cases at the London club. Spurs had their Europa Conference League game at home to Stade Rennais on Thursday called off by UEFA on Wednesday after the club said they had 13 positive coronavirus cases -- eight players and five members of staff. 
"The Premier League Board has taken the decision to postpone the game following guidance from medical advisers, with the health of players and staff the priority," the league said in a statement.

"The postponed fixture will be rescheduled in due course and the Premier League wishes a quick recovery to those with COVID-19." Rennes criticised the decision to postpone the Europa League game, saying it was taken unilaterally by Tottenham and that they reserved the right to appeal to UEFA.

"UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match, Tottenham Hotspur v Stade Rennais FC, which was due to be played on 9 December in London, will not be taking place as scheduled," the governing body said in a statement. It is unclear whether other Spurs games will be affected. They are due to play at Leicester City in the league on Dec. 16 and at home to Liverpool on Dec. 19.

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Vitesse Arnhem, level with Tottenham in Europa Conference League Group G on seven points from five games, were due to host Mura on Thursday at the same time (2000GMT) as the Spurs-Rennes match. 
The Dutch side said in a statement that they had asked UEFA to postpone their clash as well as they were concerned about the fairness of the matches taking place separately. Vitesse and Spurs are vying to finish second and secure a spot in a playoff round before the last 16.

Rennes have reached the last 16 as Group G winners on 11 points after five matches. Spurs are above Vitesse on goal difference, with Slovenian side Mura out of contention on three. "Vitesse has not (yet) received an official message from UEFA about the consequences of the cancellation in London for Vitesse vs NS Mura," Vitesse said in a statement.

"If Tottenham Hotspur vs Stade Rennais FC is moved to a later date that will be a significant disadvantage for Vitesse from a sporting point of view because both teams are highly dependent on each other`s result." 
UEFA said on Thursday the match would go ahead as scheduled.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a second match postponed this week after the Premier League agreed on Thursday to call off Sunday`s game at Brighton & Hove Albion due to a number of COVID-19 cases at the London club.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a second match postponed this week after the Premier League agreed on Thursday to call off Sunday`s game at Brighton & Hove Albion due to a number of COVID-19 cases at the London club. Spurs had their Europa Conference League game at home to Stade Rennais on Thursday called off by UEFA on Wednesday after the club said they had 13 positive coronavirus cases -- eight players and five members of staff. "The Premier League Board has taken the decision to postpone the game following guidance from medical advisers, with the health of players and staff the priority," the league said in a statement. "The postponed fixture will be rescheduled in due course and the Premier League wishes a quick recovery to those with COVID-19." Rennes criticised the decision to postpone the Europa League game, saying it was taken unilaterally by Tottenham and that they reserved the right to appeal to UEFA. "UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match, Tottenham Hotspur v Stade Rennais FC, which was due to be played on 9 December in London, will not be taking place as scheduled," the governing body said in a statement. It is unclear whether other Spurs games will be affected. They are due to play at Leicester City in the league on Dec. 16 and at home to Liverpool on Dec. 19. ALSO READ | Champions League: Manchester United held by Young Boys 1-1 in their last group encounter Vitesse Arnhem, level with Tottenham in Europa Conference League Group G on seven points from five games, were due to host Mura on Thursday at the same time (2000GMT) as the Spurs-Rennes match. The Dutch side said in a statement that they had asked UEFA to postpone their clash as well as they were concerned about the fairness of the matches taking place separately. Vitesse and Spurs are vying to finish second and secure a spot in a playoff round before the last 16. Rennes have reached the last 16 as Group G winners on 11 points after five matches. Spurs are above Vitesse on goal difference, with Slovenian side Mura out of contention on three. "Vitesse has not (yet) received an official message from UEFA about the consequences of the cancellation in London for Vitesse vs NS Mura," Vitesse said in a statement. "If Tottenham Hotspur vs Stade Rennais FC is moved to a later date that will be a significant disadvantage for Vitesse from a sporting point of view because both teams are highly dependent on each other`s result." UEFA said on Thursday the match would go ahead as scheduled.

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton match postponed due to Covid-19

An early goal from Lucas Moura and two after halftime from Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min ensured a third successive Premier League win for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat Norwich City 3-0 at home on Sunday.

Victory lifted Spurs into fifth place with 25 points from 14 matches, 10 points off the top of the table but with a game in hand, as new manager Antonio Conte continued to make an impact.

Moura gave the home side a 10th-minute lead with a shot from outside the penalty area that proved as impressive a finish as the slick build-up that led to it.

Sanchez thrashed home a loose ball from close range from Son’s corner to double the lead after 67 minutes and effectively snuff out some enterprising passages of play from struggling Norwich.

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Ten minutes later Son held off the visiting defence to work himself into position and smash the ball past Tim Krul in the Norwich goal.

Defeat for the Canaries was the first since Dean Smith took over as manager and left them bottom of the table.

They did create opportunities, however, with Teemu Pukki coming close to snatching a third-minute lead but hitting his shot straight at Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

They were also well-placed to equalise soon after halftime but Adam Idah spurned a close-range chance with the goal at his mercy after Pukki had miscued an initial effort.

Spurs’ superior finishing made all the difference even if skipper Harry Kane failed to add to the single league goal he has scored this season.

Moura’s effort was powerfully hit, Sanchez showed split second reactions to snap up his goal after Ben Davies had flicked on Son’s corner and Son`s powerful run past the Norwich defence also resulted in a well-taken goal.

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"I think we have a good mentality. Step by step we work very hard a and try to put on the pitch what Antonio gives us. Our style of play is aggressive now with a lot of intensity. We are doing very well," Moura said.

It was the first time Spurs had scored three goals in a home league game this season.

"I think we were in it until the second goal and thought if we got one we could have got something," added Norwich defender Brandon Williams.

"It is not a three-goal game. We were in it at halftime. Lack of concentration and giving space to a team like this, they will finish it off. We need to work on finishing. We have missed big chances to go ahead and control the game."

An early goal from Lucas Moura and two after halftime from Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min ensured a third successive Premier League win for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat Norwich City 3-0 at home on Sunday.

An early goal from Lucas Moura and two after halftime from Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min ensured a third successive Premier League win for Tottenham Hotspur as they beat Norwich City 3-0 at home on Sunday. Victory lifted Spurs into fifth place with 25 points from 14 matches, 10 points off the top of the table but with a game in hand, as new manager Antonio Conte continued to make an impact. Moura gave the home side a 10th-minute lead with a shot from outside the penalty area that proved as impressive a finish as the slick build-up that led to it. Sanchez thrashed home a loose ball from close range from Son’s corner to double the lead after 67 minutes and effectively snuff out some enterprising passages of play from struggling Norwich. ALSO READ: Premier League: Fred gives Ralf Rangnick reign at Manchester United lift off 1-0 vs Crystal Palace Ten minutes later Son held off the visiting defence to work himself into position and smash the ball past Tim Krul in the Norwich goal. Defeat for the Canaries was the first since Dean Smith took over as manager and left them bottom of the table. They did create opportunities, however, with Teemu Pukki coming close to snatching a third-minute lead but hitting his shot straight at Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They were also well-placed to equalise soon after halftime but Adam Idah spurned a close-range chance with the goal at his mercy after Pukki had miscued an initial effort. Spurs’ superior finishing made all the difference even if skipper Harry Kane failed to add to the single league goal he has scored this season. Moura’s effort was powerfully hit, Sanchez showed split second reactions to snap up his goal after Ben Davies had flicked on Son’s corner and Son`s powerful run past the Norwich defence also resulted in a well-taken goal. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi in 2021: Dramatic Barca exit, maiden international trophy and a record-extending 7th Ballon d'Or "I think we have a good mentality. Step by step we work very hard a and try to put on the pitch what Antonio gives us. Our style of play is aggressive now with a lot of intensity. We are doing very well," Moura said. It was the first time Spurs had scored three goals in a home league game this season. "I think we were in it until the second goal and thought if we got one we could have got something," added Norwich defender Brandon Williams. "It is not a three-goal game. We were in it at halftime. Lack of concentration and giving space to a team like this, they will finish it off. We need to work on finishing. We have missed big chances to go ahead and control the game."

Premier League: Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich City

Antonio Conte got a crash course in what he can expect as Tottenham Hotspur's new manager after the Italian's first game in charge ended in a 3-2 home victory over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Conte, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo this week&nbsp;after the Portuguese was sacked 10 Premier League games into his first season, watched his side tear into a 3-0 lead after 28 minutes with Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura on target plus an own goal.

He then watched Vitesse score twice in seven minutes before halftime in a frantic tie complete with three red cards and an outbreak of crowd trouble amongst the visiting supporters.

Defender Cristian Romero saw red for Tottenham on the hour while visiting defender Danilho Doekhi and goalkeeper Markus Schubert were later sent off for the Dutch side.

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In the end Spurs held on for the three points which boosted their hopes of making progress in Europe`s third-tier club competition. They are now second in Group G with seven points, three behind leaders Rennes, who beat Slovenian side Mura 1-0.

"It was a crazy game. Usually I don`t like this type of game -- a crazy game means anything can happen. But at the same time I think we should win and we won," Conte said.

Former Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus boss Conte, who turned Tottenham down in the close season, was given a warm reception and the mood was vibrant when Son fired home in the 14th minute before Harry Kane sent Moura through to make it 2-0.

When Jacob Rasmussen bundled the ball into his own goal under pressure from Kane it looked as though Spurs were on course for a big win.

But the failings that ended Espirito Santo`s reign returned as Rasmussen headed in and then Matus Bero produced a cool finish to quieten the home crowd.

Tottenham, who started with 10 of the players that began the 3-0 defeat by visitors Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday, looked uneasy at times but Conte at least began with a victory.

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He will have plenty to ponder though ahead of this Sunday`s league trip to Everton.

"For sure we have to improve. It`s not easy because in two days we prepare for this (Everton) game ... now we have only one day," Conte said. "Tomorrow it`s impossible to work with the players who played tonight.

"We need to have a bit of patience because we need to work on many aspects -- tactically and physically. I`m not afraid about the work. I know only through the work you can reach important targets."

Antonio Conte got a crash course in what he can expect as Tottenham Hotspur's new manager after the Italian's first game in charge ended in a 3-2 home victory over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Antonio Conte got a crash course in what he can expect as Tottenham Hotspur's new manager after the Italian's first game in charge ended in a 3-2 home victory over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Conte, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo this week after the Portuguese was sacked 10 Premier League games into his first season, watched his side tear into a 3-0 lead after 28 minutes with Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura on target plus an own goal. He then watched Vitesse score twice in seven minutes before halftime in a frantic tie complete with three red cards and an outbreak of crowd trouble amongst the visiting supporters. Defender Cristian Romero saw red for Tottenham on the hour while visiting defender Danilho Doekhi and goalkeeper Markus Schubert were later sent off for the Dutch side. ALSO READ: World Cup qualifier: Jadon Sancho left out of England squad, Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham recalled In the end Spurs held on for the three points which boosted their hopes of making progress in Europe`s third-tier club competition. They are now second in Group G with seven points, three behind leaders Rennes, who beat Slovenian side Mura 1-0. "It was a crazy game. Usually I don`t like this type of game -- a crazy game means anything can happen. But at the same time I think we should win and we won," Conte said. Former Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus boss Conte, who turned Tottenham down in the close season, was given a warm reception and the mood was vibrant when Son fired home in the 14th minute before Harry Kane sent Moura through to make it 2-0. When Jacob Rasmussen bundled the ball into his own goal under pressure from Kane it looked as though Spurs were on course for a big win. But the failings that ended Espirito Santo`s reign returned as Rasmussen headed in and then Matus Bero produced a cool finish to quieten the home crowd. Tottenham, who started with 10 of the players that began the 3-0 defeat by visitors Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday, looked uneasy at times but Conte at least began with a victory. IN PICS: How much Cristiano Ronaldo earns per week? Mind-boggling salary of Manchester United star and his net worth He will have plenty to ponder though ahead of this Sunday`s league trip to Everton. "For sure we have to improve. It`s not easy because in two days we prepare for this (Everton) game ... now we have only one day," Conte said. "Tomorrow it`s impossible to work with the players who played tonight. "We need to have a bit of patience because we need to work on many aspects -- tactically and physically. I`m not afraid about the work. I know only through the work you can reach important targets."

Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur era kick starts with 'crazy win' over Vitesse Arnhem

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club.

Former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea manager Conte was sought by Tottenham in the summer as a replacement for Jose Mourinho but for one reason and another a deal was not struck and Spurs hired Nuno Espirito Santo instead.

That appointment ended abruptly on Monday when the Portuguese was sacked after only 10 Premier League games, the last of which was a 3-0 capitulation to Manchester United at home on Saturday.

Conte, who left Inter Milan at the end of last season after leading them to the Serie A title, said he wants to bring stability to a club that has fallen away drastically since reaching the Champions League final in 2019.

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"It`s an honour and a pleasure and for now I want to repay this trust," the Italian said in his first interview posted on the club`s Twitter feed.

"My philosophy is very simple. To play attractive football and good football for the fans, to have a stable team, not up and down. I think the fans deserve to have a competitive team with a will to fight.

"We will do everything to deserve their support."

Tottenham represents a new challenge for Conte who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017 and three Serie A titles with Juventus.

His first task will be Thursday`s Europa Conference League home clash against Vitesse Arnhem before a weekend trip to an Everton side who like Tottenham are in a rut.

"I want this new challenge with Tottenham to become an important part of my managerial career," Conte said.

Explaining why he did not answer Tottenham`s call in the close season, Conte explained: "I had a call from Spurs in the summer and I had just finished with Inter, two seasons, two important seasons, two tough seasons and honestly it wasn`t the right time to start another experience.

"I preferred to wait, to enjoy the time with my family. Emotionally, I was still under the last experience," he added. 
Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici told reporters that the club did not expect Conte to deliver instant success in the form of silverware.

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"We have to work, to be focus, to be committed to be involved with this project 100% every day," Paratici told a news conference.

"This is what we can do, what we have to do. It is not the assurance to win something -- nobody can give you this assurance.

"We don`t think about we have to win this or this. We have to do the best to compete to win. When we reach this level, we want to improve again and win trophies... sometimes you have to be patient."

Tottenham have slipped to ninth in the Premier League standings with five wins and five defeats from their opening 10 games.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club. Former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea manager Conte was sought by Tottenham in the summer as a replacement for Jose Mourinho but for one reason and another a deal was not struck and Spurs hired Nuno Espirito Santo instead. That appointment ended abruptly on Monday when the Portuguese was sacked after only 10 Premier League games, the last of which was a 3-0 capitulation to Manchester United at home on Saturday. Conte, who left Inter Milan at the end of last season after leading them to the Serie A title, said he wants to bring stability to a club that has fallen away drastically since reaching the Champions League final in 2019. ALSO READ: Tottenham Hotspur appoint Antonio Conte as manager after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo "It`s an honour and a pleasure and for now I want to repay this trust," the Italian said in his first interview posted on the club`s Twitter feed. "My philosophy is very simple. To play attractive football and good football for the fans, to have a stable team, not up and down. I think the fans deserve to have a competitive team with a will to fight. "We will do everything to deserve their support." Tottenham represents a new challenge for Conte who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017 and three Serie A titles with Juventus. His first task will be Thursday`s Europa Conference League home clash against Vitesse Arnhem before a weekend trip to an Everton side who like Tottenham are in a rut. "I want this new challenge with Tottenham to become an important part of my managerial career," Conte said. Explaining why he did not answer Tottenham`s call in the close season, Conte explained: "I had a call from Spurs in the summer and I had just finished with Inter, two seasons, two important seasons, two tough seasons and honestly it wasn`t the right time to start another experience. "I preferred to wait, to enjoy the time with my family. Emotionally, I was still under the last experience," he added. Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici told reporters that the club did not expect Conte to deliver instant success in the form of silverware. ALSO READ: Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero sidelined for three months following chest discomfort "We have to work, to be focus, to be committed to be involved with this project 100% every day," Paratici told a news conference. "This is what we can do, what we have to do. It is not the assurance to win something -- nobody can give you this assurance. "We don`t think about we have to win this or this. We have to do the best to compete to win. When we reach this level, we want to improve again and win trophies... sometimes you have to be patient." Tottenham have slipped to ninth in the Premier League standings with five wins and five defeats from their opening 10 games.

Fans deserve a team with 'will to fight', says new Spurs boss Antonio Conte

Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tottenham-hotspur-sack-manager-nuno-espirito-santo-after-defeat-vs-manchester-united-425828">a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo</a>.

Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Conte replaces Nuno, who was fired on Monday after 17 matches in charge, with Saturday`s 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United in the league his final game with Spurs.

Conte, 52, had been out of work since May when he terminated his contract at Inter having been unhappy with their plans to reduce investment and cut costs shortly after leading them to their first Serie A title in 11 years.

"I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist (in the title race) again," Conte said in a statement.

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"I can`t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach."

Spurs had topped the Premier League standings in August under Nuno after winning their opening three games but are now ninth, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea after 10 matches and five points off the Champions League qualifying places.

Conte's first game in charge will be Thursday's Conference League group stage match at home to Vitesse Arnhem.

'RIGHT TIME'

Conte was linked with the Tottenham job in the close season when the club sought a permanent replacement following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, but the Italian said it was too soon to take up a new role after leaving Inter.

"Last summer our union did not happen because the end of my relationship with Inter was still too recent and emotionally too involved with the end of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t yet the right time to return to coaching," Conte added.

"But the contagious enthusiasm and determination of (Tottenham chairman) Daniel Levy in wanting to entrust me with this task had already hit the mark. Now that the opportunity has returned, I have chosen to take it with great conviction."

A former Italy coach, Conte will be tasked with reviving the fortunes of Spurs, who were Champions League finalists in 2019 but are now struggling in the third-tier Europa Conference League.

They sit third in their group, three points behind French side Rennes and two off Dutch team Vitesse, with win from three games.

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Tottenham have been poor in attack this season, having scored nine goals in 10 league games, with key striker Harry Kane looking well below his best.

The England international, last season`s Premier League Golden Boot winner with 23 goals, has scored once in nine league appearances this season.

"We are delighted to welcome Antonio to the club. His track record speaks for itself, with vast experience and trophies in both Italy and England," Spurs'&nbsp;managing director of football Fabio Paratici said.

"I know first-hand the qualities Antonio can bring to us, having worked with him at Juventus, and look forward to seeing his work with our talented group of players." 
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Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Conte replaces Nuno, who was fired on Monday after 17 matches in charge, with Saturday`s 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United in the league his final game with Spurs. Conte, 52, had been out of work since May when he terminated his contract at Inter having been unhappy with their plans to reduce investment and cut costs shortly after leading them to their first Serie A title in 11 years. "I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist (in the title race) again," Conte said in a statement. ALSO READ: Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace as Man United play out draw versus Atalanta "I can`t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach." Spurs had topped the Premier League standings in August under Nuno after winning their opening three games but are now ninth, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea after 10 matches and five points off the Champions League qualifying places. Conte's first game in charge will be Thursday's Conference League group stage match at home to Vitesse Arnhem. 'RIGHT TIME' Conte was linked with the Tottenham job in the close season when the club sought a permanent replacement following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, but the Italian said it was too soon to take up a new role after leaving Inter. "Last summer our union did not happen because the end of my relationship with Inter was still too recent and emotionally too involved with the end of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t yet the right time to return to coaching," Conte added. "But the contagious enthusiasm and determination of (Tottenham chairman) Daniel Levy in wanting to entrust me with this task had already hit the mark. Now that the opportunity has returned, I have chosen to take it with great conviction." A former Italy coach, Conte will be tasked with reviving the fortunes of Spurs, who were Champions League finalists in 2019 but are now struggling in the third-tier Europa Conference League. They sit third in their group, three points behind French side Rennes and two off Dutch team Vitesse, with win from three games. ALSO READ: Manchester City's game against Club Brugge more important than United, says Pep Guardiola Tottenham have been poor in attack this season, having scored nine goals in 10 league games, with key striker Harry Kane looking well below his best. The England international, last season`s Premier League Golden Boot winner with 23 goals, has scored once in nine league appearances this season. "We are delighted to welcome Antonio to the club. His track record speaks for itself, with vast experience and trophies in both Italy and England," Spurs' managing director of football Fabio Paratici said. "I know first-hand the qualities Antonio can bring to us, having worked with him at Juventus, and look forward to seeing his work with our talented group of players."

Tottenham Hotspur appoint Antonio Conte as manager after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo

Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Ronaldo struck in the 39th minute with a perfect right-foot volley into the far corner of Hugo Lloris`s net from a glorious pass by Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes.

Cavani added the second in the 64th and substitute Rashford wrapped up a comfortable win four minutes from time as United put last weekend`s 5-0 home drubbing by Liverpool behind them.

"Great goals, all of them," Solskjaer said. "The first one is the major one. What a pass from Bruno and Cristiano is the best. If he misses one he`s still as focused for the next one.

"The experience of Edinson Cavani and Cristiano is massive. We need it. We can`t hide. The week has been difficult for all the players. They really stuck at it."

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United`s first Premier League win since Sept. 19 lifted them to fifth in the table on 17 points from 10 games, while Nuno Espirito Santo`s shot-shy Spurs side are in eighth on 15.

The visitors came into the match following a week in which questions were raised about the future of Solskjaer after arch-rivals Liverpool ran them ragged at Old Trafford on Sunday.

But led by the class of Ronaldo the visitors dug in and battled for their under-fire boss in a first half which ended with the Portuguese volleying the opener to settle his side.

It was Ronaldo`s 11th goal in 19 games against Spurs and the forward has scored more times against the London side than any other English team during his career.

BREATHING SPACE

Tottenham struggled to carve out any clear openings with Harry Kane lacking support despite the efforts of Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura, whose substitution was booed by the home fans.

Ten minutes later Cavani was played through by Ronaldo and the Uruguayan calmly clipped the ball into the net to give United breathing space and silence the disgruntled home crowd.

It was left for Rashford to come off the bench and apply the coup de grace with a simple finish to give Solskjaer hope that he can turn the season around and save his job.

Asked if the win means United can forget about the defeat by Liverpool, Solskjaer said: "Of course it doesn`t. That`s always going to be in the history books - one of the darkest days. A dark spot on our CV. But football becomes history so quickly."

Tottenham`s capitulation means their manager Nuno finds the spotlight fixed on his tenure in his first season in charge with his side lacking creativity and failing to get a shot on target.

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Spurs have scored their fewest goals after 10 league games since 2013-14 when they also got nine, while United kept their second clean sheet in 22 games in all competitions.

"We conceded in poor ways, lost balls, allowed counter-attacks. We couldn`t break them," said Nuno. "The last pass was never there, the finish was never there. Bad performance." 
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Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ronaldo struck in the 39th minute with a perfect right-foot volley into the far corner of Hugo Lloris`s net from a glorious pass by Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes. Cavani added the second in the 64th and substitute Rashford wrapped up a comfortable win four minutes from time as United put last weekend`s 5-0 home drubbing by Liverpool behind them. "Great goals, all of them," Solskjaer said. "The first one is the major one. What a pass from Bruno and Cristiano is the best. If he misses one he`s still as focused for the next one. "The experience of Edinson Cavani and Cristiano is massive. We need it. We can`t hide. The week has been difficult for all the players. They really stuck at it." ALSO READ: Premier League: Chelsea profit as Manchester City shocked by Crystal Palace, Liverpool held by Brighton United`s first Premier League win since Sept. 19 lifted them to fifth in the table on 17 points from 10 games, while Nuno Espirito Santo`s shot-shy Spurs side are in eighth on 15. The visitors came into the match following a week in which questions were raised about the future of Solskjaer after arch-rivals Liverpool ran them ragged at Old Trafford on Sunday. But led by the class of Ronaldo the visitors dug in and battled for their under-fire boss in a first half which ended with the Portuguese volleying the opener to settle his side. It was Ronaldo`s 11th goal in 19 games against Spurs and the forward has scored more times against the London side than any other English team during his career. BREATHING SPACE Tottenham struggled to carve out any clear openings with Harry Kane lacking support despite the efforts of Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura, whose substitution was booed by the home fans. Ten minutes later Cavani was played through by Ronaldo and the Uruguayan calmly clipped the ball into the net to give United breathing space and silence the disgruntled home crowd. It was left for Rashford to come off the bench and apply the coup de grace with a simple finish to give Solskjaer hope that he can turn the season around and save his job. Asked if the win means United can forget about the defeat by Liverpool, Solskjaer said: "Of course it doesn`t. That`s always going to be in the history books - one of the darkest days. A dark spot on our CV. But football becomes history so quickly." Tottenham`s capitulation means their manager Nuno finds the spotlight fixed on his tenure in his first season in charge with his side lacking creativity and failing to get a shot on target. ALSO READ: Premier League: Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale stars as Arsenal continue revival with win at Leicester City Spurs have scored their fewest goals after 10 league games since 2013-14 when they also got nine, while United kept their second clean sheet in 22 games in all competitions. "We conceded in poor ways, lost balls, allowed counter-attacks. We couldn`t break them," said Nuno. "The last pass was never there, the finish was never there. Bad performance."

Premier League: Manchester United ease pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with 3-0 win at Spurs

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday.

Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961.

He is Tottenham's record goal scorer with 266 goals, having played for them from 1961-1970. His 37 league goals in the 1962-63 season remains a club record.

Greaves was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and scored 44 goals in 57 internationals, making him the country's fourth-highest scorer behind Wayne Rooney, Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker.

Tottenham said in a statement&nbsp;that Greaves, who also had a short spell with Italian club AC Milan, died at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Greaves scored for Tottenham in the 1962 FA Cup final as they retained the trophy and he netted twice in the European Cup Winners' Cup final victory in 1963. He won another FA Cup with Spurs in 1967.

Greaves's record of 357 goals in the English top flight remains unsurpassed fifty years since he retired as a professional in 1971.

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday. Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961.

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday. Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961. He is Tottenham's record goal scorer with 266 goals, having played for them from 1961-1970. His 37 league goals in the 1962-63 season remains a club record. Greaves was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and scored 44 goals in 57 internationals, making him the country's fourth-highest scorer behind Wayne Rooney, Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker. Tottenham said in a statement that Greaves, who also had a short spell with Italian club AC Milan, died at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning. We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves. We extend our deepest sympathies to Jimmy's family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Jimmy. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2021 × Greaves scored for Tottenham in the 1962 FA Cup final as they retained the trophy and he netted twice in the European Cup Winners' Cup final victory in 1963. He won another FA Cup with Spurs in 1967. Greaves's record of 357 goals in the English top flight remains unsurpassed fifty years since he retired as a professional in 1971.

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has urged soccer's governing bodies to come up with a solution for players travelling on international duty to other countries to avoid a repeat of the crisis that has engulfed the Premier League.

Many clubs refused to release players to 'red list' countries but Spurs' Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Davinson Sanchez went on international duty and will miss Saturday's game at Crystal Palace due to quarantine protocols.

The trio are returning to England via Croatia -- where they are currently training -- to avoid a 10-day hotel quarantine and Nuno said he could not fault them for deciding to play for their countries despite the club's reluctance to let them go.

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"First it's confusing for everybody because we don't have too much news from the governing bodies on what we should do, what to expect in the next international break," Nuno told reporters on Friday.

"It's really difficult to understand because when a player is called up to play for his national team, that's one of the most important things a player has and we need to understand that.

"At the same time, we need to understand that this can happen to any of our players, not only the South American ones -- our European players can suddenly be in the same situation, because it's a pandemic and no one is able to control it."

There are two more international breaks coming up this year in October and November.

Nuno added that Argentine defender Romero and midfielder Lo Celso plus Colombia central defender Sanchez would also miss the midweek Europa Conference League group match at Stade Rennes and would only be available for the Chelsea game next weekend.

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His problems were compounded when South Korea forward Son Heung-min picked up a calf injury, while Steven Bergwijn, Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon face late fitness tests.

"Sonny is not so well, but let's wait for the club to make the proper announcement and explain to you better what kind of injury he has," Nuno said.

"I don't know (if it is a long-term injury). Let's wait and see. The doctors will make the proper diagnostics."

Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has urged soccer's governing bodies to come up with a solution for players travelling on international duty to other countries to avoid a repeat of the crisis that has engulfed the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has urged soccer's governing bodies to come up with a solution for players travelling on international duty to other countries to avoid a repeat of the crisis that has engulfed the Premier League. Many clubs refused to release players to 'red list' countries but Spurs' Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Davinson Sanchez went on international duty and will miss Saturday's game at Crystal Palace due to quarantine protocols. The trio are returning to England via Croatia -- where they are currently training -- to avoid a 10-day hotel quarantine and Nuno said he could not fault them for deciding to play for their countries despite the club's reluctance to let them go. ALSO READ | Sergio Aguero has no Barcelona regrets despite Lionel Messi exit "First it's confusing for everybody because we don't have too much news from the governing bodies on what we should do, what to expect in the next international break," Nuno told reporters on Friday. "It's really difficult to understand because when a player is called up to play for his national team, that's one of the most important things a player has and we need to understand that. "At the same time, we need to understand that this can happen to any of our players, not only the South American ones -- our European players can suddenly be in the same situation, because it's a pandemic and no one is able to control it." There are two more international breaks coming up this year in October and November. Nuno added that Argentine defender Romero and midfielder Lo Celso plus Colombia central defender Sanchez would also miss the midweek Europa Conference League group match at Stade Rennes and would only be available for the Chelsea game next weekend. ALSO READ | Lionel Messi overtakes Pele with hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia His problems were compounded when South Korea forward Son Heung-min picked up a calf injury, while Steven Bergwijn, Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon face late fitness tests. "Sonny is not so well, but let's wait for the club to make the proper announcement and explain to you better what kind of injury he has," Nuno said. "I don't know (if it is a long-term injury). Let's wait and see. The doctors will make the proper diagnostics."

Tottenham's Nuno Espirito Santo seeks clarity on international call-ups before next break