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Next Game: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal - Sunday, February 22 at 4.30pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 15 | Leeds United | 26 | -9 | 30 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | -1 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 26 | -13 | 27 |
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Who is the referee and VAR for Tottenham vs. Arsenal? Past controversies and both teams' records ahead of North London derby
Sports Mole takes a look at the referee for the Premier League North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, including past controversies and records in charge of both clubs.08:37
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Tottenham transfer news: Bayern Munich chief leaves door open to swoop for Spurs defender
Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl refuses to rule out the possibility of the Bundesliga giants moving for a Tottenham Hotspur defender this summer.12:44
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Tottenham vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for North London derby
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Sunday's Premier League North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, including TV and streaming options.10:32
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Tottenham injury, suspension news and return dates for Arsenal: Richarlison, Pedro Porro, Lucas Bergvall latest
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Arsenal.Feb 19, 09:31
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Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Tottenham: Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 19, 09:09
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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal: Injury boost for Igor Tudor ahead of North London derby as key star spotted in training
Tottenham Hotspur receive an injury boost ahead of their game against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, with Igor Tudor hoping to start his tenure with a win.Feb 18, 01:04
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Arsenal receive unexpected injury boost as Mikel Arteta gives quadruple update before Wolves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a quadruple injury update before Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, including an unexpectedly positive claim on Kai Havertz.Feb 17, 14:57
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Next Tottenham manager: Spurs ‘quietly add’ 48-year-old Premier League boss to shortlist
Tottenham Hotspur ‘quietly add’ Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe to their list of potential managerial targets, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:59
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils ‘continue to monitor’ £30m midfielder wanted by four other Premier League clubs
Manchester United will continue to monitor Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as they shape their midfield recruitment plans ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:40
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds ‘hold initial talks’ with £100m attacker viewed as ‘dream’ Tottenham signing
Liverpool are in discussions with Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers over a big-money summer transfer to Anfield, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:19
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Longest Premier League bans in history as Mykhaylo Mudryk breaks Joey Barton record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the 10 longest bans in Premier League history.Feb 17, 10:53
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Ivan Toney future: The Premier League clubs who could sign Al-Ahli striker after latest transfer update
Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January offers in favour of staying at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.Feb 16, 16:42
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Liverpool transfer news: Defender wanted by Reds and Chelsea is ‘preparing to leave’ this summer with asking price revealed
Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is preparing to leave the City Ground this summer amid interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, according to a report.Feb 16, 16:27
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Igor Tudor makes first logical Tottenham decision as John Heitinga future, coaching changes 'revealed'
John Heitinga reportedly leaves Tottenham Hotspur after just one month in charge, as Igor Tudor brings in a three-strong coaching team to North London.Feb 16, 16:01
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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both 'shown interest' in signing £20m Bayern Munich "monster"
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are both said to be interested in a Bayern Munich centre-back ahead of the summer transfer window.Feb 16, 13:59
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Tottenham transfer news: Surprise summer swoop for former Chelsea star is now 'gathering momentum'
Tottenham Hotspur are lining up a surprise summer swoop for a former Chelsea star amid uncertainty over the future of Cristian Romero in north London.Feb 16, 13:27
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PSG transfer news: Paris could rival Premier League trio for Real Madrid defender signature
With the summer transfer window just a few months away, Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring the situation of a player set to leave Real Madrid.Feb 16, 11:23
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Manchester City news: 'Clear favourite' emerges to succeed Pep Guardiola
While Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City remains uncertain, a clear favourite has already been identified as his successor.Feb 16, 07:55
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Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs 'enter race' for Premier League defender but face Manchester United battle
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter the race to sign a Premier League defender, though they will have to fend off competition from Manchester United.Feb 16, 00:22
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Next Tottenham manager: Enzo Maresca truth revealed amid 'leading candidate' claim
The truth behind Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Enzo Maresca is reportedly revealed as the Lilywhites continue their hunt for a new permanent head coach.Feb 15, 13:01
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