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Aston Villa secure their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in North London.
Next Game: Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United - Saturday, January 17 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 20 | 1 | 28 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | 3 | 26 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 21 | -6 | 26 |
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola makes fresh admission over James Trafford’s future amid uncertainty
Pep Guardiola provides a fresh update on the future of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who continues to play second fiddle behind first-choice shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma.13:19
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Tottenham January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Thomas Frank's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Tottenham Hotspur's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.13:13
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'face competition' from Premier League, Europe for Serie A defender
Manchester United reportedly join the race for a commanding Serie A prospect as they prepare for a significant summer transfer shake-up.01:36
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Tottenham shirt numbers available to Conor Gallagher as Spurs reach £34.7m transfer agreement
Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers Conor Gallagher could take at Tottenham Hotspur following news of the Lilywhites' £34.7m transfer agreement with Atletico Madrid.Jan 12, 20:47
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Tottenham transfer news: Three clubs interested as 'frustrated' Spurs attacker open to loan move
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Mathys Tel is reportedly open to leaving the club on loan after getting frustrated with lack of opportunities under Thomas Frank.Jan 12, 20:42
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Tottenham 'properly gazump' Premier League rivals in Conor Gallagher transfer race as £34.7m deal agreed
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly strike an agreement to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, 'properly gazumping' one of their rivals in the race for the Englishman.Jan 12, 20:22
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Tottenham told 'terms' on signing Conor Gallagher amid Aston Villa interest
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been told terms on how they can sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is also wanted by Aston Villa.Jan 12, 18:55
Tottenham to battle Aston Villa in Conor Gallagher race amid 'concern' over midfield options
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa in the race to sign Conor Gallagher amid concerns over their midfield options.Jan 12, 15:27
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Tottenham injury latest: Rodrigo Bentancur hamstring 'extent' revealed as Thomas Frank learns surgery decision
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn how long Rodrigo Bentancur will be sidelined for after the Uruguayan sustained a serious hamstring problem against Bournemouth.Jan 12, 10:30
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When is January transfer deadline day? Everything you need to know about the winter window
Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about the January transfer window, including the much-anticipated deadline day.Jan 12, 10:08
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Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Thomas Frank fears that 'frustrated' star could leave despite 'contract talks'
Tottenham Hotspur are said to be in contract talks with a key star, but Thomas Frank reportedly faces a fight to convince that player to stay due to their frustrations.Jan 11, 12:32
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Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi 'alternative' identified but Arne Slot faces battle to sign Premier League defender
Liverpool reportedly identify an alternative to Marc Guehi, but they will face a difficult battle to land the Premier League centre-back in 2026.Jan 11, 09:29
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Tottenham Hotspur injury news: Spurs suffer injury blow in FA Cup defeat against Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur sweat over a potential injury blow after a vital star limps off during Saturday's FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa.Jan 10, 20:26
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Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Thomas Frank's side are dumped out of the FA Cup
Aston Villa secure their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in North London.Jan 10, 19:43
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'approached' by Ligue 1 club over goalkeeper deal
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is reported target of French club Auxerre on loan in the January transfer window.Jan 10, 07:28
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Spurs transfer news: Serie A heavyweights 'rapidly closing in' on Europa League-winning defender
Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin reportedly edges closer to a return to Italy as negotiations with a Serie A giant reach a critical stage this week.Jan 10, 04:55
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Tottenham shirt numbers available to Souza as 'verbal agreement' reached for £13m transfer
Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers available to Souza at Tottenham Hotspur as the Lilywhites reach a £13m verbal agreement for the Santos left-back.Jan 9, 20:29
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs attacker to 'listen' to January offers amid playing time concerns
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Mathys Tel has struggled for regular game time this season and is reportedly ready to listen to offers elsewhere.Jan 9, 18:40
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Team News: Spurs vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.Jan 9, 17:45
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Man City emerge as 'most serious suitors' in transfer battle for highly-rated Premier League defender
Manchester City reportedly emerge as the 'most serious suitors' for one of the key members of Keith Andrews's Brentford squad.Jan 9, 17:20
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