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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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Bournemouth 2-0: Nottingham Forest Sean Dyche has his work cut out with fragile Forest putting up no resistance... as Cherries rise to SECOND in the Premier League

26/10/25 04:21

MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: This is the price of instability. Nottingham Forest look lost, and another abrupt change of direction might serve to make matters worse before they find a way out of a maze they have created for themselves....read

Premier League RECAP: Arsenal go FOUR POINTS CLEAR at the top, Jadon Sancho in spat as Man City lose at Aston Villa - and there's a last-minute winner! All the reaction from 2pm kick-offs
26/10/25 12:16
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and Aston Villa vs Manchester City headline 2pm action in the Premier League.
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Tottenham star who has been out injured since January is called up by national side as he finally nears return
24/10/25 06:44
MATT BARLOW: The star has not played since damaging cruciate knee ligaments playing for Spurs in a Europa League tie against Elfsborg in January but is inching closer to a return to action.
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Tottenham star HITS BACK at criticism that Thomas Frank's men are out of their depth in Champions League after clinging to point at Monaco
23/10/25 03:23
Spurs were second best by a distance at the Stade Louis-II on Tuesday, with the home side peppering Vicario's goal with 23 shots.
Inside Tottenham's Champions League struggles: The tactical problem Thomas Frank is yet to fix, the reason his players are struggling to cope... and why Spurs fans should be even more worried
23/10/25 11:00
One point from a trip to France in the Champions League is not disastrous. Which happened to be Thomas Frank's starting point as he tried to explain a lacklustre Tottenham display in Monaco.
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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is accused of TIME-WASTING by Monaco boss after his heroics earn vital Champions League point
22/10/25 10:40
Monaco peppered Vicario's goal with 23 shots, but the Italian keeper made a series of splendid saves as Spurs recorded their first goalless draw since March 2023.
Tottenham's drab 0-0 draw at Monaco will leave Thomas Frank with plenty to ponder - they lacked a creative spark and have Guglielmo Vicario to thank for their point, writes MATT BARLOW
22/10/25 09:37
Daily Mail Sport's MATT BARLOW was at the Stade Louis II to run the rule over Spurs during their goalless draw at Monaco in the Champions League.
Chelsea vs Ajax - Champions League: RECAP as Blues go 5-1 up against 10-man Dutch giants plus latest from Monaco vs Tottenham and Real Madrid vs Juventus
22/10/25 04:59
RECAP: Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea host Ajax at Stamford Bridge, whilst Tottenham travel to Stade Louis II to take on AS Monaco.
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Why £52m Xavi Simons has stumbled at Spurs: Problem he shares with Florian Wirtz, the warning I got about him from Dutch football experts and why it's all part of a bigger problem for Thomas Frank, writes MATT BARLOW
22/10/25 01:00
Xavi Simons promised flair and Tottenham fans are waiting. Drumming fingers because he was unable to influence the game against Aston Villa. Rolling eyes about the failed 'rabona' pass at Leeds.
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Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Emi Buendia is bubbling again as Spurs' issues at home deepen - with Thomas Frank's side devoid of creativity
19/10/25 04:47
Buendia's exquisite goal was worthy of winning any Premier League contest. Not simply the finish, curled inside the post from the fringes of the penalty area with his left foot but all that went before.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Emi Buendia comes off the bench to put his side in front as Spurs fail to capitalise on early opener
19/10/25 11:31
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, teams news and updates as Tottenham play host to Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League.
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Brighton 2-1 Newcastle: Seagulls star rolls back the years, Eddie Howe's decision raises questions and the player who tormented Dan Burn
18/10/25 06:18
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX: Nick Woltemade has added something fresh and interesting to the Premier League .
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Premier League RECAP: Reaction as Jean-Phillipe Mateta scores HAT-TRICK in Palace thriller, Erling Haaland nets double for Man City in win over Everton
18/10/25 12:59
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates featuring Manchester City vs Everton and Brighton vs Newcastle.
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Inside Fabio Paratici's return to Tottenham after an 18-month suspended prison sentence - which has left pundits in Italy stunned
17/10/25 09:37
MATT BARLOW: Paratici was an integral figure for more than a decade in various executive roles at Juventus before leaving at the end of his contract in 2021 to join Tottenham.
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New Roy Keane film is a terrific (and mostly accurate) re-telling of his World Cup spat with Mick McCarthy, writes MATT BARLOW... but here's what doesn't quite work
17/10/25 02:02
It is terrific fun both as an exploration a simmering personal feud within a team environment and a skip back in time to the claustrophobic absurdity of the pre-tournament training camp.
Jack Wilshere reveals his talks with Mikel Arteta - and the warning he gave him - as he's appointed as Luton manager at just 33
13/10/25 12:01
MATT BARLOW: Jack Wilshere is ready to take the plunge. At least, as ready as he will ever be. He is braced for life as the new manager of Luton Town.
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Jack Wilshere is set to land his first managerial role TODAY with Arsenal legend, 33, closing in on job at League One club
12/10/25 08:54
He has been determined to forge a coaching career since injuries forced him to retire as a player in 2022, after a short spell in Denmark.
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Inside AFC Wimbledon's revival: How London's phoenix club are vying for promotion to the Championship, why data and a policy of patience inspired League Two play-off glory - and their ambitious goal for 2029
12/10/25 04:00
MATT BARLOW: When new players sign, manager Johnnie Jackson will summon those who kept Wimbledon alive, guardians of the flame to address them, to share the stories that made them.
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Jack Wilshere on the brink of first managerial role with Arsenal legend, 33, closing in on job at League One club
11/10/25 06:08
MATT BARLOW: The club met candidates last week in London and appear to have settled on Wilshere, who has been out of work since leaving his position on the coaching staff at Norwich City.
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ROBBIE SAVAGE on life managing vegan 'village club' Forest Green Rovers, his new love of Quorn and pea curry, his crippling insecurities, why Macclesfield made him 'ill' and his punditry plans
10/10/25 11:00
Robbie Savage certainly did not plan it this way, swept by football's invisible forces upon the verdant slopes of rural Gloucestershire to reheat the world's first vegan football club.
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England World Cup hero Ray Wilson's artworks go on sale to raise money to fight Alzheimer's ahead of clash with Wales - seven years after Three Lions legend died with the disease
09/10/25 05:00
Long after hanging up his boots, England World Cup legend Wilson picked up his pens and pencils and started drawing with the same sense of adventure that had defined his football.
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Tottenham announce £100m cash injection from Lewis family trust to help supercharge team's performance on the pitch
09/10/25 09:22
The club said in a statement: 'This equity injection will further strengthen the club's financial position and equip the club's leadership team with additional resources.'
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No wonder Ange Postecoglou is under pressure - the Premier League has become a global soap opera of knee-jerk reactions, and the success of promoted teams has only fuelled the chaos, writes MATT BARLOW
07/10/25 06:05
Nothing sends tremors through the Premier League landscape like promoted clubs looking like they intend to stick around and that's what we have seen in the early phase of this season.
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Forgotten Tottenham star reveals injury return timeframe after Premier League club rejected national team approach
07/10/25 10:29
The 23-year-old defender was keen to answer call from Lucescu, a legend of Romanian football. He is itching to get back into action but understands the caution of club medics.
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Spurs give takeover update after interest from former DJ as club release statement to Stock Exchange
06/10/25 07:15
The Lewises have claimed since Levy's exit that they do not want to sell the club bought by billionaire patriarch Joe Lewis through his company ENIC in 2000.
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Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley VERDICT: Who should be fearing for their England World Cup spot, Donyell Malen seizes his chance and why Scott Parker's side face a long battle
05/10/25 03:54
Emery pumped his fist into the air to celebrate his 150th game at the helm with another victory and the songs of celebration boomed out, bringing relief after starting the season winless in six.
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Premier League RECAP: Newcastle pile the pressure on Ange Postecoglou with two second-half goals while Villa win, Brighton rescue point and Jack Grealish scores late winner for Everton
05/10/25 11:15
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates featuring Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest, and Everton vs Crystal Palace.
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Bodo/Glimt 2-2 Tottenham VERDICT: Thomas Frank's Spurs caught cold on their return to the Arctic Circle
30/09/25 09:27
It will not go down as a perfect 10. This return to Bodo was far from perfect, but Thomas Frank is up to double figures as Tottenham boss with only one defeat.
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Champions League RECAP: Latest score and updates from all of the games as Liverpool denied dramatic late penalty in search of equaliser in Turkey... while Spurs claw back two-goal deficit against minnows Bodo/Glimt
30/09/25 05:30
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Galatasaray vs Liverpool and Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham headlined the action in the Champions League.
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Tottenham REJECT international call-up for star - after Thomas Frank called for patience in his recovery from injury
30/09/25 01:27
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank said in August that he expected the star back in contention within 'a couple of months' but also stressed the need for extreme caution on the road back.
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From the terraces of 1966 to the Wembley tunnel, lifelong fan Adron O'Connor relives his glory days thanks to the FA and Alzheimer's Society
30/09/25 07:30
Above the fireplace, Sir Geoff Hurst is suspended in midair having unleashed a fierce left-footer on goal. England's hero, a split second from the hat trick in a classic image from the 1966 World Cup final.
Tottenham suffer frustrating injury blow as Thomas Frank reveals key player must undergo surgery
29/09/25 06:52
Thomas Frank delivered the update ahead of Spurs' Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt. Initially, Spurs tried to treat it with injections but this has failed to solve it.
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Tottenham 1-1 Wolves VERDICT: Why rotten home form, lack of midfield creativity and absent forwards have alarm bells ringing for Thomas Frank
28/09/25 11:28
Successive draws for Thomas Frank in the Premier League were both salvaged from behind but left very different aftertastes.
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Tottenham 1-1 Wolves: Joao Palhinha rescues Spurs with injury time equaliser after flat display - as Vitor Pereira's side pick up first point of season
27/09/25 09:31
MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Tottenham have not beaten Wolves in six meetings although this equaliser came so late it tasted like victory.
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Tottenham vs Wolves - Premier League RECAP: Live score and updates as Spurs leave it late to snatch equaliser
27/09/25 05:52
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham hosted Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Matt Barlow reporting from the ground.
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How Thomas Frank is turning assist-king Mohammed Kudus into Tottenham's Bryan Mbeumo... and the 'no-walk rule' and 'park the ego mantra' that hold the key
26/09/25 04:00
Goals elude Mohammed Kudus, and yet Thomas Frank has no complaints about his £55million Ghana forward and what has been a smooth transition into life at Tottenham.
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DAVE BASSETT: Here's what I can't stand about 'snail-paced' modern football, from lying pundits and VAR to 'xG nonsense' and feigning injuries... and how we can save our game in a heartbeat!
24/09/25 04:00
Dave Bassett cannot shake the feeling that his love for the game is fading.
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How Doncaster Rovers became the best team in England: The unusual test staff must take, football's scarcest resource, country music and a Championship dream
24/09/25 01:00
Donny have picked up 143 points in the last 20 months - more than every other team in England's top four tiers during that period. These are the secrets of their success.
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Why bringing Harry Kane back would be the ultimate triumph for Spurs' new leadership - and how they could tempt him to return, writes MATT BARLOW
23/09/25 09:30
MATT BARLOW: There might be no better way to signal this fresh dawn than to cough up the £56.7million it would take to prise Kane away from his Bavarian residency and prove their ambition.
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Thomas Frank tells 'fantastic' Harry Kane he's welcome back at Spurs as he opens door for fairytale return - after secret exit clause in Bayern Munich star's contract is revealed
23/09/25 09:30
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank promised Harry Kane he will be welcome back at Tottenham if he decides to leave Bayern Munich next year.
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Brighton 2-2 Tottenham ANALYSIS: Thomas Frank's team show much-needed fight as Mohamed Kudus serves Seagulls reminder of what could have been
20/09/25 05:51
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: His Spurs team is finding its balance. He is learning new things about them all the time and here came the reassurance that they are up for a fight.
Brighton vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Points shared in thriller at the Amex
20/09/25 01:45
Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage of Tottenham's trip to Brighton and the rest of Saturday's 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League.
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Inside the Sheffield United chaos: A data-loving poker player with no official role but more and more power, why Ruben Selles was hired without an interview, transfer failures and how Chris Wilder can stop the rot
18/09/25 04:00
Sheffield United are Reunited. They've kissed and made up. Chris Wilder is back. But the jury is out on the COH Sports consortium, the third different set of owners to appoint Wilder to the role.
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Tottenham star is the epitome of Thomas Frank's new-look side, writes MATT BARLOW - but new Spurs boss faces a tough balancing act going forward
17/09/25 01:16
MATT BARLOW: If it was a back-to-basics operation after two years of Spurs feasting on the cavalier style of Ange Postecoglou then it is going well.
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Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal: Spurs begin Champions League campaign with a hard-fought win courtesy of early own goal gaffe from goalkeeper Luiz Junior
16/09/25 08:56
MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Victory in Europe, again. Not quite amid jubilant scenes akin to Bilbao in May but the same outcome, a not convincing 1-0 Spurs win.
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Tottenham vs Villarreal - Champions League RECAP: Live score, team news and latest updates as Spurs hang on to lead after goalkeeper error
16/09/25 05:01
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham took on Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the Champions League.
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Thomas Frank faces his toughest test yet at Spurs in the Champions League - but one decision in particular shows impressive judgement as he steps into the unknown, writes MATT BARLOW
15/09/25 11:00
MATT BARLOW: Spurs are shaping up nicely as they approach 100 days under the new boss. Three wins out of four in the Premier League with only one goal conceded.
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Thomas Partey could play in Champions League clash against Spurs just hours before appearing in court after being charged with five counts of rape
15/09/25 09:08
MATT BARLOW: Villarreal boss Marcelino insists Thomas Partey is in the right frame of mind to play against Tottenham before a court date hours later to answer charges of rape.
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Tottenham's Champions League return set to be played out in front of THOUSANDS of empty seats in blow to Thomas Frank on his competition debut
15/09/25 04:34
MATT BARLOW: Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is set to be greeted by thousands of empty seats on his Champions League debut.
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West Ham fan anger is turning to apathy, set-pieces are a recurring nightmare and they're paying the price for mistakes in the market, writes MATT BARLOW
14/09/25 10:55
The vast bowl was virtually empty and lifeless for the last 20 minutes of another miserable home defeat and Graham Potter 's team reflected the intensity levels.
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Sheffield United sack Ruben Selles after six successive defeats with Blades looking at bringing Chris Wilder back (again!)
14/09/25 08:43
Wilder was sacked as Blades boss after losing to Sunderland in the play-off final. They finished the season with 90 points from 46 games despite having two deducted.
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West Ham 0-3 Spurs: Thomas Frank's set-piece machine bears fruit as his Tottenham side dismantle London rivals with superb second-half display
13/09/25 06:44
Three goals up and the camera panned along the front row of the directors' box where Tottenham's new regime looked on grim faced. Somebody might want to tell them this was a good day.
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West Ham vs Tottenham - Premier League: Spurs hammer their rivals in their own backyard
13/09/25 04:00
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as West Ham welcome Tottenham to the London Stadium in the Premier League.
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Sheffield United are exploring stunning U-turn to bring back Chris Wilder... just 87 DAYS after getting rid of him!
13/09/25 11:33
MATT BARLOW: Chris Wilder was sacked as Sheffield United boss after losing to Sunderland in the play-off final. They finished the 2024-25 season with 90 points from 46 games.
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Inside Spurs post-Daniel Levy: What Thomas Frank thinks, why surprise departure does NOT mean the end of protests - and what happens next as club enters new era
13/09/25 07:56
MATT BARLOW: From a sponsored chair in a room deep within the world created by Daniel Levy, head coach Thomas Frank paid his own small tribute to Tottenham's unseated ruler.
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How Portsmouth got the good Chimes rolling again: John Mousinho's magic, the pivotal decision last autumn, a hidden pair of boots and an off-field transformation that stunned the squad
13/09/25 01:00
These days, Portsmouth are the epitome of good sense. On a steady upward trajectory with stable owners on a mission to make the good Chimes roll again.
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Former Nottingham Forest manager lands surprise job just hours after Ange Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground
09/09/25 04:32
MATT BARLOW: The coach, who led Forest back to the Premier League before a brief spell in charge of East Midlands rivals Leicester, resisted interest from clubs in the Championship to move.
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Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis - a match made in heaven? What new Nottingham Forest manager will demand from owner, inside their existing relationship and what's been forgotten about Big Ange at Tottenham
09/09/25 04:00
Life will be different with Marinakis. Postecoglou is smart enough to realise this. His various chairmen have tested him in different ways. This one comes with an impulsive nature and a fierce temper.
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Meet the new faces of Tottenham after Daniel Levy exit: The siblings vying for dad's power, the vital role played by ex-Arsenal chief and the biggest changes behind the scenes
05/09/25 04:15
The power shift at the top of Tottenham which ousted Daniel Levy is two-fold.
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Inside the final days of Daniel Levy's Tottenham reign: The crucial summit that sparked his fall, how Joe Lewis' allies took control and the club's brand new power brokers revealed
04/09/25 08:21
MATT BARLOW: News of Levy stepping down as executive chairman after nearly a quarter of a century would have had some sections of the fanbase reaching for champagne.
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Who has the deadliest strike force out of the Premier League's elite? Spurs rank ahead of Chelsea despite Blues' spending spree - but has Liverpool's standing changed due to Alexander Isak?
03/09/25 09:28
MATT BARLOW: The Premier League 's big clubs have bulked up, with the six English clubs bound for the Champions League now stacked with fresh talent and especially in the attacking areas.
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Revealed: The £30m signing who has been surprisingly left out of Tottenham's Champions League squad as Spurs exclude SIX stars
03/09/25 06:10
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank knew there was a difficult decision to make after signing Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani in the final days of the transfer window, and he has now made it.
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PSG star Randal Kolo Muani set for Premier League move - as the France international agrees a season-long loan
01/09/25 01:36
After a difficult first maiden campaign in the French capital following his arrival in 2023, Kolo Muani spent the latter half of last season on loan at Juventus .
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Spurs' defeat by Bournemouth exposes a key flaw in Thomas Frank's squad as star called up by England comes crashing back down to earth, writes MATT BARLOW
30/08/25 06:42
MATT BARLOW: These are the days sent to test new Tottenham bosses. Never mind Manchester City away, it's the ones they're expected to win that cause anguish in this North London postcode.
Manchester United vs Burnley - Premier League RECAP: Bruno Fernandes scores last-minute penalty to settle five-goal thriller at Old Trafford after visitors battled back twice
30/08/25 12:31
Recap our live blog for the score and updates as Man United vs Burnley, Spurs vs Bournemouth, Wolves vs Everton and Sunderland vs Brentford all feature in the 3pm Premier League ties.
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Meet Xavi Simons - Tottenham's new No 10 who Chelsea have tracked for a DECADE: Former wonderkid arrives in North London with a point to prove... and he already has family ties to one of his new teammates
29/08/25 09:30
Xavi Simons has been on the wanted list for Premier League clubs for a decade. He was 12 years old with an eye-catching shock of blond hair and presence on the ball that belied his tender years.
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Spurs defender set to LEAVE the club for German side ahead of next week's deadline - as Thomas Frank searches for new centre-half
28/08/25 05:14
The German giants, back in the Bundesliga after promotion last season, have been waiting for a green light on the deal from London.
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Hijack! Chelsea target Xavi Simons is IN LONDON as RB Leipzig confirm they have released £60m star to travel for talks...but NOT with the Blues!
28/08/25 12:17
MATT BARLOW: Spurs have turned their attention to the 22-year-old Netherlands international after failing in their attempts to land Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze or Savinho.
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Spurs enter race to sign long-term Chelsea target after losing out on Eberechi Eze to bitter rivals Arsenal
27/08/25 05:08
Chelsea have been on the trail of the player for weeks with personal terms said to be agreed, although the London club is currently focused on outgoings and yet to make any sort of official move.
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Nottingham Forest stars show they are clearly fighting for their manager despite Nuno's uncertain future as Crystal Palace fans make their feelings known in 1-1 draw, writes MATT BARLOW
24/08/25 06:04
MATT BARLOW AT SELHURST PARK: The large banner unfurled by Crystal Palace fans in the Holmesdale End midway through the first half certainly made an impression.
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Nuno Espirito Santo makes admission over his uncertain Nottingham Forest future ahead of showdown talks with Evangelos Marinakis
24/08/25 05:25
MATT BARLOW AT SELHURST PARK: The tension surrounds recruitment strategy, and the head coach says his squad requires three more signings.
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Everton vs Brighton - Premier League RECAP: Jordan Pickford denies Danny Welback as Jack Grealish works his magic while Callum Hudson-Odoi scores for Forest at Palace
24/08/25 11:30
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest and Everton vs Brighton are both in action in the Premier League.
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Why Thomas Frank should give Spurs reason for optimism despite Arsenal hijacking Eberechi Eze deal and the club's other transfer blows, writes MATT BARLOW
22/08/25 10:19
MATT BARLOW: Frank worked successfully as head coach at Brentford, trusting others to drive recruitment because that was their area of expertise.
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Thomas Frank sends clear message to Eberechi Eze after Crystal Palace star snubbed Tottenham in favour of joining bitter rivals Arsenal
22/08/25 02:30
MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank remains confident of signing reinforcements and with Eberechi Eze in mind warned he is only interested in players who care about Tottenham.
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Daniel Levy's been played again after Eberechi Eze embarrassment… now can he land Manchester City's Savinho to ease the pain for Tottenham?
21/08/25 09:46
MATT BARLOW: Losing Eberechi Eze is going to sting for Tottenham. They were so close that they were left with the feeling there was nothing more they could have done
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The death of the English marksman: Why the Premier League is plagued with a glaring lack of homegrown goal- scorers... and how youth academies plan to solve the shortage, writes MATT BARLOW
21/08/25 09:00
MATT BARLOW: Masked by the sugar rush of a new season came another of those sobering facts. No English player scored a goal in the Premier League's opening round of games for the first time.
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Tottenham dealt fresh injury blow with star man ruled out until the NEW YEAR as Thomas Frank ramps up search for reinforcements after Eberechi Eze snub
21/08/25 06:23
MATT BARLOW: The midfielder missed the end of the season including the Europa League final and his absence has fuelled their quest to sign a playmaker this summer.
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Tottenham identify TWO alternatives to Eberechi Eze after brutally missing out on £60m Crystal Palace star to rivals Arsenal
21/08/25 10:42
MATT BARLOW: Crystal Palace star Eze is bound for his boyhood club Arsenal , who swooped on Wednesday to hijack the £60million deal put in place by their North London rivals.
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Which Premier League team is sleepwalking towards trouble... and who has no midfielders? What YOUR team still needs to do in the transfer market before the window closes
19/08/25 05:12
After an intriguing opening weekend of Premier League action featuring a host of new stars announcing themselves, Daily Mail Sport analyses each club and asks: What do they still need?
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How Thomas Frank can turn Eberechi Eze into Tottenham's jewel, writes MATT BARLOW... as the Crystal Palace star shows his class by giving his all to the Eagles
19/08/25 01:00
MATT BARLOW: Perhaps some people at Tottenham would have preferred to see Eberechi Eze sat in the stands at Chelsea safe from the risk of injury. Their pursuit of Eze has been long and arduous.
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