Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (AET): Match report & talking points as Spurs avoid historic FA Cup upset

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (AET): Match report & talking points as Spurs avoid historic FA Cup upset

Tottenham booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round but needed extra time to beat National League side Tamworth on Sunday afternoon. Spurs were the overwhelming favourites for this tie, but Andy Peaks’ underdogs proved to be mightily stubborn opponents. The hosts were plucky from set-pieces and emboldened by Tottenham’s frustration as the contest…

Spurs needed extra time to get through to round four

Tottenham survive almighty scare to beat Tamworth in extra-time

Tottenham breathed a huge sigh of relief after needing extra-time to overcome non-league Tamworth 3-0 in the third round of the FA Cup. The final scoreline flattered Spurs, who laboured throughout the opening 90 minutes and might well have conceded deep into stoppage time when Tom McGlinchey and Jordan Cullinane-Liburd both went close to scripting…

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (AET): Player ratings as Spurs require extra time to down minnows

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (AET): Player ratings as Spurs require extra time to down minnows

Tottenham were made to work incredibly hard for their place in the FA Cup fourth round as they required extra time to beat Tamworth 3-0 on Sunday. The rare National League vs Premier League duel was delayed as a result of an issue with one of the Tamworth nets, but the contest soon got underway…

Ruben Amorim explains surprise Alejandro Garnacho inclusion as Marcus Rashford dropped for Man Utd FA Cup tie

Ruben Amorim explains surprise Alejandro Garnacho inclusion as Marcus Rashford dropped for Man Utd FA Cup tie

Ruben Amorim revealed that Alejandro Garnacho’s surprise inclusion in Manchester United’s starting XI for their FA Cup clash with Arsenal was a result of his impressive performances in training despite a flurry of transfer speculation surrounding the player. Marcus Rashford, another United forward who has been at the epicentre of endless rumours, was not included…

Tamworth vs Tottenham: Spurs ‘not good enough’ for Keane – as Wright says Solanke should have started in FA Cup

Tamworth vs Tottenham: Spurs ‘not good enough’ for Keane – as Wright says Solanke should have started in FA Cup

Four-time FA Cup winner Roy Keane felt Tottenham showed a “lack of quality” as the Premier League side struggled to break down non-league Tamworth in the first half of their third-round tie in the competition. The part-time National League hosts posed Spurs problems immediately through Beck-Ray Enoru, whose angled shot was tipped over the crossbar…

Harry Kane makes big Ballon d'Or admission

Harry Kane makes big Ballon d'Or admission

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed his long-held ambitions to win the Ballon d’Or and insisted that he is a “credible candidate” to claim the prestigious award in 2025. Despite cementing his reputation as one of the greatest strikers in the world, becoming the all-time leading scorer for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national…

Better than Guehi: Chelsea leading race to sign one of 'Europe's best CBs'

Better than Guehi: Chelsea leading race to sign one of 'Europe's best CBs'

Chelsea’s defensive issues have been highlighted in recent weeks, with injuries once again plaguing numerous players in Enzo Maresca’s squad, opening the door to new arrivals this window. Wesley Fofana has been a key member of the Italian’s squad since he took the reign in the summer, starting all of the first 12 outings of…

Man Utd closing on first signing of Ruben Amorim era

Man Utd closing on first signing of Ruben Amorim era

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Paraguayan teenage defender Diego Leon – the first acquisition of the Ruben Amorim era. The 17-year-old was pictured on social media preparing to leave South America for Manchester, where he will undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract. Leon’s transfer is…

Farke must sign "clinical" star after Leeds flop's "wasteful" 5/10 display

Farke must sign "clinical" star after Leeds flop's "wasteful" 5/10 display

Leeds United progressed through to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday after a 1-0 win over League Two outfit Harrogate Town at Elland Road. The Whites secured the victory thanks to a second half goal from Largie Ramazani, who headed home from Manor Solomon’s cross, as they struggled to break down the…

Better signing than Isak & Williams: Arsenal could land £145m world-beater

Better signing than Isak & Williams: Arsenal could land £145m world-beater

Last week Arsenal’s chances of winning the Carabao Cup were dented big time by Alexander Isak. No one should really be surprised by that. The Swede is one of the most in-form players in Europe right having scored ten goals in his last nine matches across all competitions. The Gunners have regularly been linked with…

Fabrizio Romano: Man City close to sealing deal for "wonderful" £67m star

Fabrizio Romano: Man City close to sealing deal for "wonderful" £67m star

Manchester City are now close to sealing a deal to sign a “wonderful” attacker, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Man City set for busy January window After his side’s disappointing first half of the season, Pep Guardiola has wasted no time bringing in new reinforcements this month, with the manager keen to strengthen his…

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after defeating Sloane Stephens of the U.S. in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Sabalenka shines at Australian Open as Habib makes history for Lebanon

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her Australian Open winning streak to 15 matches on a rain-soaked opening day at Melbourne Park. Less than an hour of play was possible on the outside courts before a huge thunderstorm hit Melbourne Park, sending spectators running for cover and causing a delay of more than six hours. The…

Dubois goads 'lucky' Usyk: 'I won't let him off hook next time'

Dubois goads 'lucky' Usyk: 'I won't let him off hook next time'

Daniel Dubois has escalated his war of words with Oleksandr Usyk, insisting that the Ukrainian was “lucky” in their first fight and would be beaten in a potential rematch later this year. However, Usyk’s camp has responded by insisting the Brit won’t even beat Joseph Parker when he makes the first defence of his world…

49ers now agree deal for "class" £15,000-p/w player to leave Leeds United

49ers now agree deal for "class" £15,000-p/w player to leave Leeds United

Leeds United are now on the verge of sealing a deal to allow one member of their squad to depart this January as they look to trim Daniel Farke’s ranks. Leeds transfer news Though currently top of the Championship, Leeds are still looking to bolster their ranks this winter, according to reports. The Elland Road…

Barcelona continuing to focus on finding Robert Lewandowski successor

Barcelona continuing to focus on finding Robert Lewandowski successor

Barcelona are still focusing on their Robert Lewandowski succession plans, with reports again naming Alexander Isak as a leading transfer target. Lewandowski, now 36, is showing no signs of slowing down in front of goal and continues to boast an incredible fitness record. He has scored 16 goals in 18 La Liga appearances this season…

Sabalenka n’a pas tremblé

Sabalenka n’a pas tremblé

Aryna Sabalenka n’a connu aucun problème ce dimanche pour ses débuts dans l’Open d’Australie. La numéro 1 mondiale et double tenante du titre à Melbourne n’a laissé aucune chance (6-3, 6-2) à l’Américaine Sloane Stephens. La Biélorusse affrontera l’Espagnole Bouzas Maneiro. Aryna Sabalenka sans trembler. Pour ses débuts dans cet Open d’Australie dont elle a…

Arne Slot questions Trent Alexander-Arnold's critics after stunning goal

Arne Slot questions Trent Alexander-Arnold's critics after stunning goal

Liverpool manager Arne Slot waxed lyrical about Trent Alexander-Arnold after his stunning goal helped down Accrington Stanley in the third round of the FA Cup. Alexander-Arnold, out of contract in the summer and a leading transfer target for Real Madrid, was heavily criticised for his performance in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United, with many…