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Matt Barlow, Football Writer

Matt has been reporting on London football since 1998 covering some of the biggest stories in the Premier League era, including much of Arsene Wenger's long tenure at Arsenal, Jose Mourinho's two spells at Chelsea and Tottenham under Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino. He has reported from around the world on European club competitions and from six World Cup finals and five European Championships. Since 2006, he has written for Mail Sport and his weekly column every Monday combines his insight from these experiences with his passion for football's rich history and the English football pyramid.

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Cristian Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' recruitment strategy - and claims Spurs had just 11 PLAYERS available for Manchester City clash

02/02/26 09:02

MATT BARLOW: Cristian Romero took another swipe at Tottenham's recruitment strategy as they closed another transfer window without enough reinforcements to satisfy their World Cup winning captain. Spurs beat Arsenal to 18-year-old striker James Wilson from Heart of Midlothian on deadline day. Wilson will join on six-month loan with an option in the summer and spend the rest of the season with the Under-21 squad in north London....read

Tottenham's spirit shone in adversity as they battled back to draw 2-2 with Man City - signs of improvement are there and one star will be on Thomas Tuchel's radar, writes MATT BARLOW
02/02/26 07:00
MATT BARLOW: Frank's team were applauded from the pitch after an undeniably brilliant fight back from two down against Manchester City to claim a draw despite worsening injury problems.
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Tottenham 2-2 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Who is 'obviously going to become a real star?' Which defender endured a 'real struggle?' And who 'needs time' to get back to their best?
01/02/26 07:10
MATT BARLOW AND JACK GAUGHAN AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Thomas Frank's Tottenham came back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
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Tottenham vs Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Dominic Solanke's second-half brace - including a stunning scorpion kick - earns Spurs a draw
01/02/26 03:30
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham welcome Manchester City to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League.
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Tottenham fans wishing for a Man City win this weekend deserve no sympathy if Spurs go down at the end of the season, writes MATT BARLOW
01/02/26 08:06
MATT BARLOW: When some Tottenham supporters celebrated losing to Man City and sent Postecoglou into a rage about 'fragile foundations' there was at least some logic involved.
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Thomas Frank urges England boss Thomas Tuchel to include Tottenham star in his World Cup plans - and insists he wants to keep misfiring Randal Kolo Muani
31/01/26 10:30
MATT BARLOW: Juventus tried last week to prise Kolo Muani out of his season on loan at Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain. The France international enjoyed a successful loan at Juve last season.
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Thomas Frank tells Tottenham fans the transfer window 'isn't Football Manager' as he explains why Spurs lost £65m race for new Man City signing Antoine Semenyo
30/01/26 03:44
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank has defended Tottenham's transfer window business, claiming that the Lewis family were ready to spend what it took to sign Antoine Semenyo.
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Thomas Frank weathered the storm at Spurs with 10 days of progress - but here's what he must do now over the next 40 to secure his Tottenham future, writes MATT BARLOW
29/01/26 02:00
MATT BARLOW: Two stylish victories against German opposition have bought Thomas Frank time, a precious and elusive commodity for any Premier League boss under pressure.
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Thomas Frank hails Randal Kolo Muani after Tottenham striker SCORED in Champions League against Eintracht Frankfurt a day after car crash
28/01/26 11:25
MATT BARLOW: Kolo Muani, who had been involved in a car accident on the eve of the game, was the hero of the night, scoring against one of his former clubs as he did against PSG.
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Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham: Randal Kolo Muani goes from hard shoulder to Europe's fast lane as Thomas Frank's side book place in Champions League last-16
28/01/26 09:59
MATT BARLOW: Randal Kolo Muani hardly cut the figure of a Tottenham hero as he stood on the hard shoulder of M25 and inspected his damaged Ferrari Purosangue.
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Champions League RECAP: FIVE Premier League clubs secure top-eight finish as Newcastle forced into play-offs after narrowly missing out
28/01/26 06:00
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Wednesday's Champions League fixtures.
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Juventus step up efforts to lure Tottenham star away from the club - this is what it could mean for wantaway Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta
28/01/26 09:43
Thomas Frank has made it clear he cannot afford to lose any players this month such are their injury problems, but Spurs would be open to business if they can strengthen their forward line.
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Thomas Frank has a long list of problems in front of him - but here's why he sees this week as 'an opportunity', writes MATT BARLOW
27/01/26 11:23
MATT BARLOW IN FRANKFURT: Spurs were 15th in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou here when they faced the same side in the Europa League last season.
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Spurs star involved in car crash: Tyre on Randal Kolo Muani's Ferrari blows on M25, with his team-mate Wilson Odobert following, leaving vehicle wrecked on the side of the road
27/01/26 06:56
The French forward, 27, had been travelling to Stansted Airport on Tuesday ahead of his side's Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, and escaped unhurt.
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Leicester consider move for former defender - who has also managed Millwall and Oxford - to replace Marti Cifuentes after he was axed by Championship strugglers
26/01/26 02:55
A decade after their glorious Premier League triumph, Leicester are 14th in the Championship and six points adrift of the play-off places having taken only one point form the last three games.
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How Nuno Espirito Santo is hauling West Ham back to life, writes MATT BARLOW, as freedom for stars and new signings revives their survival hopes
24/01/26 03:37
MATT BARLOW AT THE LONDON STADIUM: With the dancing feet of Crysencio Summerville up and down the wing, West Ham have lift off.
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Thomas Frank warns Mathys Tel he will not be allowed to leave Tottenham this month - despite the forward attracting interest from Ligue 1
23/01/26 10:31
Tel was upset by Frank's decision to drop him from the Champions League squad for the second time this season and is keen on a loan move to Paris FC in search of more regular football.
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Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over signing defender Andy Robertson - and bringing to an end almost a decade at Anfield
23/01/26 11:25
Liverpoolhave received an approach from Tottenhamfor Andy Robertson, who is out of contract this summer.
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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank issues hands-off warning to Liverpool and Real Madrid over 'fantastic' Micky van de Ven
22/01/26 10:30
Thomas Frank has issued a hands-off warning to Liverpool and others eyeing a big-money summer raid on Micky Van de Ven.
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Thomas Frank insists Tottenham are 'CURSED' as under-pressure manager blames their growing injury crisis on bad luck after Lucas Bergvall setback
22/01/26 06:30
Thomas Frank said it feels like Tottenham are 'cursed' as he confirmed Lucas Bergvall as the fifth player ruled out with a serious injury in the last five games.
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Tottenham injury crisis deepens for under-pressure boss Thomas Frank with key midfielder facing THREE MONTHS on sidelines
22/01/26 01:22
Frank had only 11 senior outfield players at his disposal for the Dortmund game because of injuries, suspension, international duty and those ineligible for the European games.
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Tottenham explore move for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville - just days after he scored against them!
21/01/26 04:09
Dutch winger Summerville, signed by the Hammers from Leeds in the summer of 2024, scored the opener in a 2-1 win for Nuno Espirito Santo's team at Spurs on Saturday.
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Thomas Frank's pre-match trickery worked wonders for Tottenham against Dortmund - and his decision to to upset Mathys Tel was proven spot on, writes MATT BARLOW
21/01/26 03:56
MATT BARLOW: Selecting from a dozen senior players, Frank options were limited. Sure, there were brave decisions to make. He stood tall, made them and should take credit.
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Tottenham transfer briefing: Micky van de Ven future in doubt with rivals ready to pounce, the Brentford star Thomas Frank wants a reunion with, his plan for £13million Souza, the players heading for January exit and Yan Diomande update
21/01/26 12:00
Our Tottenham expert MATT BARLOW brings you the latest on the transfer comings and goings at the club with under a fortnight to go until the window shuts.
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Defiant Thomas Frank insists everyone at Tottenham 'is on the same page' - as under-fire boss reveals how he will celebrate their 2-0 win over Dortmund
20/01/26 11:49
MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Thomas Frank hailed the performance of his team, when goals by Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke put Spurs in control.
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Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: Spurs fizz with energy and finally cut loose in attack to see off 10-man visitors and offer beleaguered Thomas Frank lifeline
20/01/26 10:14
MATT BARLOW AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: After the toxic meltdown defeat at the hands of West Ham, there were very few who expected to feast upon these heady thrills.
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Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund - Champions League RECAP: Latest score and updates as Spurs claim vital win to ease pressure on Thomas Frank and Arsenal beat Inter
20/01/26 06:29
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Tuesday's Champions League fixtures starring Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan vs Arsenal and Bodo/Glimt vs Man City.
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Why Thomas Frank lives to fight another day: Spurs chiefs desperate not to repeat past errors, the power lunch that reassured the boss and the one thing he's asking supporters to do
20/01/26 02:00
Not sacked in the morning as the South Stand choir had recommended. Nor the morning after as it turned out and Thomas Frank summoned his brightest demeanour as he prepared for Dortmund.
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Thomas Frank comes out swinging ahead of crucial Champions League clash as he battles to keep Spurs job after lunchtime summit
19/01/26 05:22
MATT BARLOW: Frank ate with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, sporting director Johan Lange and Nick Beucher, influential son-in-law of the club's co-owner Vivienne Lewis, before taking training.
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Thomas Frank does his best to cut a cheery figure as he takes training ahead of Champions League tie - with Spurs boss' job future still in doubt
19/01/26 03:18
MATT BARLOW: The Spurs boss was among the first out on to the pitch on Monday afternoon, preceded only by freshly appointed assistant John Heitinga and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
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Gateway to the elite: Borussia Dortmund's young English stars Jobe Bellingham and Carney Chukwuemeka can hit the top, says STEFFEN FREUND - as they bid to turn up the heat even further on Thomas Frank at Tottenham
19/01/26 12:42
The roll call of exciting young footballers to step through the gates of Borussia Dortmund, develop and mature then leave to join the world's elite reads like a Ballon d'Or shortlist.
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Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: This will feel like two points dropped for the Gunners in the title race, but this is why Mikel Arteta and his team remain in control
17/01/26 08:06
MATT BARLOW AT THE CITY GROUND: Teatime in Nottingham with an opportunity not to be missed rolling in from the Trent.
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Barry back for Belarus after Carrick fails his England audition in Ukraine
15/01/26 10:55
Gareth Barry has 17 England caps under Fabio Capello so he cannot have expected the axe to swing. But replacement Michael Carrick appears to have failed his midfield audition.
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Forgotten Tottenham forward wanted by Brazilian club linked to Man City
14/01/26 08:36
The 22-year-old striker was among world football's most in-demand teenagers at the time having caught the eye with three goals at the Under 20 World Cup finals in Argentina.
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Conor Gallagher is a smart signing and should improve Tottenham immediately - but there is one problem he will not solve for Thomas Frank, writes MATT BARLOW
14/01/26 04:02
MATT BARLOW: He was, crucially, a player available at short notice, a Southerner looking for a move back to the Premier League at a time when Tottenham had been plunged into need.
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Making a big noise in Nashville! Wolves face competition to bring Sam Surridge back to England... after only Lionel Messi scored more MLS goals last season
13/01/26 02:31
Surridge has been a sensation in two-and-a-half years since his transfer from Nottingham Forest to Nashville. He finished the last regular season with 24 goals, five behind Messi's 29.
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Conor Gallagher set to sign five-and-a-half-year contract at Tottenham - after they stepped in to beat Aston Villa to £34.6m move
13/01/26 09:36
SIMON JONES: He will join from Atletico Madridi in a deal worth £34.6million after being convinced in a phone call with manager Thomas Frank.
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Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Spurs' season virtually over after being dumped out of FA Cup, as Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers heap misery on Thomas Frank's side
10/01/26 08:34
MATT BARLOW AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Look beyond the frenzied second-half display and you will find Tottenham's season virtually at an end.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Thomas Frank suffers ANOTHER defeat as sack calls intensify - and ugly scenes break out at the final whistle
10/01/26 04:30
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Tottenham hosted Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the FA Cup.
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ALAN CURBISHLEY INTERVIEW: How we built Charlton's greatest side, an awful Scott Minto hairdo, beating Chelsea's millionaires and then watching them pinch Scott Parker for a pittance
10/01/26 02:00
Dressing room humour bounces around and Curbs, as everyone calls him, is still the boss, respected for his great wealth of knowledge and catalogue of hilarious stories.
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Under-pressure Tottenham boss Thomas Frank pledges to 'go full strength' and attack the FA Cup ahead of Aston Villa tie - as Spurs target second trophy in a year
09/01/26 10:30
MATT BARLOW: His successor Frank, while backed by the owners, is under increasing fire from fans having won only 11 of his first 30 games in charge, and just four of the last 16.
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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero discovers punishment over red card reaction against Liverpool
09/01/26 04:06
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was sent off for two yellow cards against Liverpool and served an automatic one-match ban in the next fixture, against Crystal Palace.
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Thomas Frank gives verdict on Cristian Romero's explosive social media post after the Tottenham captain took aim at 'lies' from bosses - and reveals if he will be punished
08/01/26 10:30
MATT BARLOW: Romero's message started with an apology to supporters and a promise to keep trying to improve results, but then he added: 'At times like this it should be other people coming out.'
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Tottenham injury crisis deepens as scans reveal severity of Mohammed Kudus' issue, with forward joining six other stars on treatment table
08/01/26 04:35
Mohammed Kudus limped off at the weekend during Tottenham's game against Sunderland and scans have revealed how long the forward is expected to be out for.
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Andoni Iraola provides update on Antoine Semenyo's £65m Man City move after delivering fairytale Bournemouth ending
07/01/26 10:47
MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Virtually his last kick of the ball after two years in Bournemouth colours was a goal in the 95th minute to clinch a 3-2 win against Spurs on his 26th birthday.
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Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham: His last act? Antoine Semenyo hits fabulous 95th minute winner - amid jeers, chants of ENIC out and more injuries for Spurs
07/01/26 09:58
MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: If this was farewell from Antoine Semenyo then it could not have been sweeter, than a fabulous winner, scored in the 95th minute to sink Tottenham.
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MATT BARLOW'S tribute to Martin Chivers: With his elegant header and a thunderbolt in Tottenham's glorious European triumph, 'Big Chiv' is immortalised in their storied history
07/01/26 08:18
Two brilliant goals encapsulate Martin Chivers as a Tottenham legend. One, a towering, elegant header. The other, a blistering shot on the run arrowed into the top corner.
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Fulham vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Marc Cucurella is SENT OFF in front of new manager Liam Rosenior
07/01/26 06:15
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog from today's Premier League fixtures featuring Fulham vs Chelsea, Man City vs Brighton, Bournemouth vs Tottenham and Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa.
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Javier Zanetti interview: Why I told Sir Alex Ferguson I could never join him at Man United, how Jose Mourinho built my Inter Milan team into Treble winners, beating England at France '98 and who's going to win this year's World Cup
07/01/26 05:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Zanetti is one of football's gentlemen. He was loyal to Inter for 19 years and 858 senior appearances, politely declining the chance to join United.
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Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland: How unlikely goal hero gave Spurs another dimension in attack - and why Thomas Frank will be cursing his luck after worrying injury blow: MATT BARLOW
04/01/26 05:44
MATT BARLOW AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Another chorus of boos washed down from the steep stands here as Thomas Frank's team dropped another two points.
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Fulham vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Latest score and updates as Harrison Reed scores stunner in stoppage time to equalise, plus results from 3pm games
04/01/26 01:30
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Sunday's 3pm Premier League fixtures featuring Fulham vs Liverpool, Newcastle vs Crystal Palace and Tottenham vs Sunderland.
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Thomas Frank admite que le cuesta disfrutar dirigiendo al Tottenham, pero defiende al equipo tras los cánticos 'aburridos' después del último enfrentamiento incómodo con los aficionados
03/01/26 10:01
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank admite que es difícil disfrutar de la lucha por sacar al Tottenham de la penumbra. El técnico de los Spurs fue abucheado por aficionados descontentos en el 0-0 en Brentford.
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Thomas Frank insists sporting director Fabio Paratici is working 'very hard' for Tottenham despite claims he's on the brink of shock exit to Italian club
02/01/26 10:36
Thomas Frank insists Fabio Paratici remains fully active in his role as co sporting director and is working 'very, very hard' to make signings for Tottenham.
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Thomas Frank admits he is struggling to enjoy managing Tottenham but defends side after 'boring' chants following latest awkward clash with fans
02/01/26 04:32
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank admits it is tough to enjoy the struggle to lead Tottenham out of the gloom. The Spurs boss was booed by disgruntled fans in the 0-0 at Brentford.
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Thomas Frank responde a los abucheadores de los Spurs tras el gris empate en Brentford mientras los hinchas frustrados corean 'aburrido, aburrido Tottenham' a su PROPIO equipo
02/01/26 01:08
MATT BARLOW EN EL GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: El técnico de los Spurs fue recibido con disconformidad cuando se acercó a la grada visitante tras el pitido final de un gris empate a cero.
Thomas Frank responds to Spurs boo boys after drab Brentford draw as frustrated fans chant 'boring, boring Tottenham' at their OWN team
01/01/26 11:49
MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: The Spurs boss was greeted by dissent when he went over to the away end at the final whistle following a drab 0-0 draw.
Thomas Frank's return to Brentford ends in drab 0-0 draw with Spurs lacking in a key area as Bees are the better side without a sting in the tail, writes MATT BARLOW
01/01/26 10:33
MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Victory would have launched them up the Premier League table with the promise that a New Year might offer new hope.
Sunderland vs Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Pep Guardiola's side lose ground on Arsenal - plus updates from Brentford vs Tottenham
01/01/26 07:00
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Sunderland hosted Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League plus Brentford vs Tottenham.
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Why Spurs struggle at home but are superb away: the different demands from fans, Thomas Frank's tactical shift, the ticket price conundrum and how the manager is trying to solve it using Archie Gray
01/01/26 01:23
Spurs have taken 17 points from their first nine away games and only eight from nine at home. Thomas Frank dismisses it as a footballing oddity but there is more to it than random chance
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Tottenham set to hold talks with forgotten £27m star over his future at the club amid interest from Serie A giants - after ONE outing in 11 months
31/12/25 05:26
MATT BARLOW: He made his Spurs return as a late substitute at Crystal Palace on Sunday, after building up fitness with the U21s before his return from 11 months out with an ACL injury.
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Tottenham make key decision over futures of bright academy prospects after disappointing start to the season
31/12/25 10:52
Jamie Donley and Damola Ajayi have both spent the first half of the 2025-26 season on loan at clubs in the Football League - to varying degrees of success
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Brennan Johnson is in Tottenham's folklore for ending their 17-year trophy drought but a £35m move to Crystal Palace makes sense for him and Thomas Frank, writes MATT BARLOW
30/12/25 10:30
He will always be 'Johnson again, ole, ole' to the Spurs fans on account of that strike in the San Mames, his 18th in a prolific season and one to silence some of the sniggering at the back.
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Tottenham January transfer briefing: Interest in Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche, the latest on Kenan Yildiz and Savinho and the five stars who could leave
30/12/25 12:00
With January in sight and a new team at the top to loosen the shackles, this could be the month Spurs resolve their problems of 2025. Our expert MATT BARLOW reveals what you need to know.
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This is why Man City signed Antoine Semenyo: The coaches who raised £65m star on the attributes perfect for modern football, how he can make the jump to the top and a potential new position
30/12/25 02:00
The clamour for Antoine Semenyo comes down to more than simply a clever escape clause in his Bournemouth contract. The 25-year-old Londoner is a forward for these times.
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Archie Gray lift the pressure on Thomas Frank as Spurs win with performance that sums up their identity crisis, writes MATT BARLOW
28/12/25 06:46
MATT BARLOW: Archie Gray scored the goal to lift Tottenham spirits as they ended a year of conflicting emotions with the sort of performance to sum up their identity crisis.
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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as Thomas Frank's side secure much-needed win on the road as set-piece woes continue for hosts
28/12/25 03:31
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Crystal Palace welcome Tottenham to Selhurst Park, with Matt Barlow reporting from the grounds.
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Thomas Frank, convencido de que triunfará en el Tottenham, señala un aspecto a mejorar entre sus jugadores
28/12/25 11:04
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank ha prometido que su equipo, el Tottenham, dejará el hábito de perder 'más pronto que tarde' a pesar de que la forma se ha desplomado.
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Confident Thomas Frank 'convinced' he will succeed at Tottenham - as Spurs boss singles out one area for improvement among his players
27/12/25 10:30
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank has promised his Tottenham side will kick the losing habit 'sooner rather than later' despite form having crashed since a promising start under the new boss.
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LEE BOWYER INTERVIEW: I've managed part-timers with Montserrat, battled boardroom chaos at Birmingham and coached unpaid at Watford... what's next? I think I'd do it right as West Ham boss
27/12/25 02:00
Having won promotion on a shoestring at Charlton and escaped relegation despite financial meltdown at Birmingham, Bowyer is a manager fashioning a reputation for miracles.
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William Saliba opens up on desire to end Arsenal's five-year trophy drought after reaching Carabao Cup semi-final - as Gunners star gives verdict on fixture congestion
25/12/25 05:00
MATT BARLOW: William Saliba promised Arsenal will fight on four fronts to turn a dominant first half of the season into silverware.
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Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7 pens): Gunners sneak into Carabao Cup semi-finals after Kepa Arrizabalaga makes only save in epic shootout
23/12/25 10:35
MATT BARLOW AT EMIRATES STADIUM: After another night in the nerve shredder. Another own goal, more goalkeeping heroics and the drama of penalties it is Arsenal who go through.
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup RECAP: Gunners go through after dramatic penalty shootout
23/12/25 06:35
Relive all the action from a dramatic clash in North London which saw Arsenal book their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
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Thomas Frank, entrenador del Tottenham, rechaza las declaraciones de Arne Slot sobre la 'temeraria' entrada de Micky van de Ven a Alexander Isak, que le rompió la pierna
23/12/25 05:03
Thomas Frank respondió a la acusación de Arne Slot de que la entrada de Micky van de Ven sobre Alexander Isak fue temeraria y con riesgo de lesión 10 de cada 10 veces.
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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hits back at Arne Slot's claim over Micky van de Ven's 'reckless' leg-breaking tackle on Alexander Isak
23/12/25 04:15
Thomas Frank hit back at Arne Slot's accusation that Micky van de Ven's tackle on Alexander Isak was reckless and guaranteed to risk injury 10 times out of 10.
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Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Raul Jimenez's ice-cool penalty record reminds Sean Dyche his side are not out of the woods yet
22/12/25 10:39
MATT BARLOW AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Raul Jimenez reminded Sean Dyche there is still work to do before Nottingham Forest can consider the relegation fight a thing of the past.
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Revealed: Tottenham's Fabio Paratici stance amid interest to lure the Spurs recruitment guru to Italy - just two months after returning from 30-month ban
22/12/25 10:12
MATT BARLOW: Paratici is wanted by the club currently bottom of Serie A despite winning for the first time this season on Sunday, and is keen on the move, according to reports in his native Italy.
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El Tottenham se prepara para recibir una oferta de la Fiorentina por el director deportivo Fabio Paratici, y el club italiano espera su fichaje
22/12/25 10:16
MATT BARLOW: Los Spurs apoyaron a Paratici, de 53 años, durante el bochorno de una sanción mundial de la FIFA por su participación en un escándalo financiero durante su etapa en la Juventus.
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Tottenham find a way to galvanise fans despite no let-up to home woes against Liverpool, writes MATT BARLOW - as Thomas Frank prepares to harness fury for crucial festive run
21/12/25 10:30
MATT BARLOW: The relationship between an ailing Spurs team and its home crowd has been strained through 2025, when they delivered the Europa League but won only four games.
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Tottenham braced for approach from Fiorentina for sporting director Fabio Paratici - and Italian club expect him to join
21/12/25 05:12
MATT BARLOW: Spurs stood by Paratici, 53, through the embarrassment of a worldwide ban from FIFA for his part in a financial scandal during his time at Juventus.
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Tottenham made a mess of their game with Liverpool, almost forced their way back in but lost again - Thomas Frank's side are still prone to self-implode as proven with two needless red cards, writes MATT BARLOW
21/12/25 10:21
MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Thomas Frank's team found the fight before Christmas. Not until they were two goals behind and down to 10 men, it's true.

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