- Last year’s finish: 17th
- First match: Saturday, August 16 10:00am ET vs. Burnley
- Where they’ll be after five :
- 5 pts. with 1W, 2D, 2L
With the new Premier League season just days away, many Spurs supporters have a familiar feeling of déjà vu. The same injury problems and the frustrating realisation that not enough transfers have been made before the big kick-off on Saturday have the fans drowning in a groundhog day situation.
Season outlook
The season opener should be a comfortable three points against newly promoted Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. However, the boys from White Hart Lane have their eyes on a more prestigious match before the Premier League starts. The UEFA Super cup takes place just three days before, against the mighty PSG in Udine, Italy. This is a welcome distraction before the gruelling league campaign begins, but it could also be a burden when it comes to picking up precious points.
As a result I feel Thomas Frank’s team will pick up 5 points from their first five matches. Away trips to Manchester City and Brighton will be tough, especially with Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison all currently sidelined. The prospect of another European trophy is exciting, but beating the European champions is a tough ask. They lost in the FIFA Club World Cup to Chelsea though, so you never know!
Transfer news
With Son Heung-min leaving for the MLS, it really is an end of an era at Tottenham. The signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham was a step in the right direction and with Morgan Gibbs-White apparently following, things were looking up.
This exploded in typical Tottenham fashion and not much has happened in the transfer market since. The horrible ACL injury to Maddison means the men from North London desperately need another number 10. As I write this talks are underway for Savinho from Manchester City and Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Will either deal actually happen? I really wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t, but watch this space!
Key Players
- Forwards
- Dominic Solanke had an okay debut season for Spurs, but he really needs to ramp up the goals now.
- Especially with the injury prone Richarlison misfiring, if he isn’t sold before deadline day then most of the pressure will fall on Solanke’s shoulders.
- Midfielders
- James Maddison being out for the season really is a big blow for Spurs. It makes the Mohammed Kudus signing even more important.
- He can be elusive at times, but Brennan Johnson has a knack at being in the right place at the right time. After his heroics in Bilbao, he’s already a cult hero in Tottenham.
- Defenders
- Only the three relegated clubs and 16th-placed Wolves conceded more than the 65 goals Spurs leaked in the Premier League in 2024-25, which is really shocking. This came down to bad injury problems, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven being unavailable for large spells of the season. If this centre-back pairing can stay fit they’re two of the best in the business.
- Pedro Porro is a real threat as a right wing-back and can supply dangerous crosses. He also has a wicked shot on him from long range.
- Goalkeeper
- Guglielmo Vicario was a key player last season, rash decisions aside. His shot stopping ability is decent, but he can be prone to a mistake. With no number 2 pushing him for his place, the Italian needs to put in more consistent performances.
Other Bits
Finishing just one place above the relegation zone ultimately cost Ange Postecoglou his job. Opinions amongst the Tottenham faithful are divided as to whether the Australian earned the right to carry on in his role. Some saying winning a European trophy for the first time in 41 years and qualifying for the Champions Leagues was enough to keep his job. Others felt that 17th position in the league was unacceptable, despite him giving the club the glory they so desperately craved.
This debate could rage on until closing time in the pub, but with a new manager in charge and more new faces potentially coming in, the new Tottenham era could be a very exciting one.
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Aston Villa
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Brentford
Brighton & Hove Albion
Burnley
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Everton
Fulham
Liverpool
Leeds United
Manchester City
Manchester United
Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
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