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Thomas Frank has a prolonged checklist of issues to unravel at and his first precedence have to be to signal a brand new goalkeeper within the January switch window.
The performances of Guglielmo Vicario are actually a real concern, and his two errors on the Metropolis Floor ensured it was one other chastening afternoon for Frank.
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Vicario was arguably at fault for ’s first two targets and, whereas Frank criticised his personal followers for after his error towards Fulham final month, this was indefensible.
Frank had insisted the feedback from these supporters have been “fully unacceptable”, including that they “can’t be true Tottenham followers” for turning on the £17m signing from Empoli. Vicario has emerged as a possible goal for Inter Milan subsequent month and Tottenham ought to pursue any alternative they will to discover a new No 1.
There was one other uncomfortable second for Frank when Djed Spence appeared to query why he was substituted within the second half. Spence has already drawn consideration for his behaviour this season after seemingly ignoring Frank as he left the sector after the house defeat by Chelsea.
Djed Spence was seemingly sad together with his second-half withdrawal – Getty Pictures /Catherine Ivill
Whereas Tottenham’s season continues to show maddeningly inconsistent, this was a deserved victory for Forest who don’t seem remotely like relegation candidates on this proof.
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Forest solely returned from Europa League obligation within the early hours of Friday morning however have been superior to Tottenham in each division. Callum Hudson-Odoi’s double and an excellent long-range strike from Ibrahim Sangare lifted Forest 5 factors above the relegation zone and eased Sean Dyche’s complications over a prolonged damage checklist.
Chris Wooden, Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Nico Dominguez and Ryan Yates have been all absent right here as Forest try and navigate their method via a congested fixture schedule.
Forest nonetheless had an excessive amount of for a desperately poor Tottenham, and this was a show distant from the stereotype of ‘Dyche-Ball’ and the sneering put-downs of a inflexible 4-4-2 and lengthy balls.
“It was most likely our greatest efficiency [since his appointment in October] and we’ve made a whole lot of superb selections,” mentioned Dyche. “It’s fairly clearly a problem with so many video games and accidents and all that, however you’ve obtained to search out enjoyment from it. The collective psychological angle right here has been improbable since we got here in. Everyone seems to be responding to what we’re attempting to supply them, as a result of with out that, you possibly can’t do [anything] as a supervisor.
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“One recreation like that doesn’t resolve all the things, however there are clear indicators.”
Nottingham Forest have taken 13 factors from eight video games within the league since Sean Dyche’s appointment – Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Forest’s residence type proved important in lifting them to security of their first season again within the Premier League, and can be equally essential on this marketing campaign.
This efficiency hinted at a brilliant future underneath Dyche, who’s the membership’s third supervisor of the season after Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou.
Forest have been spectacular from the beginning however acquired an early festive current within the twenty eighth minute from Vicario, who should now come underneath additional scrutiny. Although Frank later absolved him of any blame, it was Vicario’s poor go which put Archie Grey in peril contained in the Tottenham penalty space. Sangare dispossessed Grey earlier than laying on a easy end for Hudson-Odoi. There was no strain on Vicario, who had time to select a greater possibility, however Frank appeared to counsel that it was Grey at fault.
Tottenham solely recorded one shot on track all afternoon with Grey forcing a tremendous save from John Victor, the Forest goalkeeper making his league debut rather than the injured Sels.
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Vicario was once more underneath fireplace early within the second half as Hudson-Odoi’s cross from the left looped over him. On this event it was Vicario’s positioning at fault as he was standing a number of yards off his goalline.
There was nothing Vicario might do about Forest’s third purpose 11 minutes from time, with Sangare crashing in a 22-yard shot off the submit. Sangare was excellent for Forest and can be missed by Dyche with the midfielder departing for the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast.
Whereas that is a matter Dyche might want to tackle, the issues are piling up for Frank. When he mentioned it will not be a fast repair, he was completely proper.
There’s no fast repair to revive ‘very dangerous’ Spurs, says Frank
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Thomas Frank has warned that reviving Tottenham can be no “fast repair” after one other stark reminder of the massive activity forward of him.
Frank admitted he was deeply pissed off with a woeful efficiency from his gamers on the Metropolis Floor, which included one other worryingly poor show from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Tottenham are actually eleventh within the Premier League desk and, regardless of successive victories over Brentford and Slavia Prague, have been simply swatted apart by Nottingham Forest.
Frank was appointed in June because the alternative for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked by the membership after successful the Europa League, and remains to be ready for lift-off.
Thomas Frank has struggled to have the specified influence in north London – Reuters/Andrew Boyers
When requested if he anticipated to be given sufficient time by the membership’s board, he mentioned: “I can’t see why not. I feel it’s fairly evident that if no-one will get the time, no-one can flip this round. This isn’t a fast repair.
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“I feel I do all the things to manage my feelings, which is a hurricane inside me, as a result of, in fact, it’s deeply irritating that we aren’t doing higher as we speak after three good performances.
“This can be very necessary to be calm and measured and, in fact, have very direct and clear messages on the proper time, in order that they’re not unsure of what I feel, as a result of I’m very sincere about the place we’re as nicely.
“At this time was a really dangerous efficiency. No two methods about that, but additionally know that to alter this, it will take a while.
“Nobody will wish to hear about that. It’s simply actuality. I feel those who’ve adopted the membership and the crew, I feel it’s honest to say there’s been a number of not too constant performances, and that’s the factor.”
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Frank admitted he’ll evaluate the incident involving Djed Spence, who reacted badly to his substitution within the second half.
Frank says he’ll ask Djed Spence about his response to being taken off – Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Spence has already clashed together with his new head coach this season and hurled his coaching jacket to the ground as he walked to the dug-out.
Frank mentioned: “In fact I’ll look again to pay attention to it. I feel there will be three causes: he will be dissatisfied together with his personal efficiency, the crew’s efficiency, he will be dissatisfied with being subbed off. I’ll ask him about that, however I didn’t see it [at the time].”
Frank additionally confirmed that the way forward for assistant first-team coach Matt Wells is unsure, with Colorado Rapids concentrating on him as supervisor. An announcement on his departure is predicted within the subsequent 48 hours.
04:25pm
Pedro Porro speaking to Sky Sports activities
“The away followers don’t deserve this. At this time this was a nasty recreation from us. Now we’re specializing in the subsequent recreation. Each recreation is tough within the Premier League. We are able to play on Tuesday and win within the Champions League however within the Premier League it’s completely different. Perhaps extra depth, I have no idea. However I really feel particularly sorry for the followers. The followers don’t deserve this as we speak.”
Tottenham have been poor this afternoon – Naomi Baker/Getty Pictures
04:23pm
Sean Dyche talking after the sport
“I assumed the boys have been excellent from begin to end. Our form was good, our urgent was good, restoration strains, a lot we see as managers and coaches. After which the great things sorted itself. We all know now we have obtained gifted gamers right here, who need the liberty to play. However we want the framework to be proper and it was as we speak no doubt.
“In your thoughts’s eye, if you take over, that’s the place you wish to get to. They’re trying fitter, stronger, the best way I like gamers match, additionally confirmed some high quality. Run, run after which we run once more. It’s not rocket science. Get gamers match, in my world. Form, organisation. As a result of if they have expertise, which I imagine these have, it’s constructing on the fundamentals.”
04:20pm
Essential three factors
That win for Nottingham Forest, coupled with West Ham’s defeat to Aston Villa, lifts Sean Dyche’s aspect 5 factors now above the relegation zone.
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In the meantime the defeat for Tottenham leaves Thomas Frank’s males in eleventh.
04:12pm
Put up-match ideas of Mohammed Kudus
“Not ok. A really disappointing end result. We didn’t create sufficient as we speak, together with myself. We’d like extra effort in our all-round recreation. To win a recreation within the Premier League could be very tough. We’d like the identical enter each single day. We lacked that. We wanted to do extra.
“The ultimate high quality, together with myself, a few of the selections we took as we speak was a bit in a rush. We have to choose it up and concentrate on the subsequent recreation. It occurs. For me I’m actually glad he [Archie Gray] needs to get on the ball. That’s how we wish to play, gamers who wish to be on the ball. I’m very completely happy to see after the error he nonetheless needed to get on the ball.”
04:11pm
Former Nottingham Forest and Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid on Sky Sports activities
“It was a worrying efficiency from Spurs. There have been simply beginning to be some indicators of a restoration with Thomas Frank trying like he was beginning to impress himself on the membership and this crew. However they’ve turned in a efficiency like this the place they haven’t obtained going and never proven any need. The physique language didn’t look good in any respect.
“Nottingham Forest have ran excessive of them and performed higher than them in each space of the sport. Man for man, they have been fitter they usually have been higher all around the pitch. Spurs obtained what they deserved from the sport, which was nothing.”
04:09pm
Callum Hudson-Odoi talking to Sky Sports activities
“As a ahead you wish to be contributing as a lot as doable. It has been exhausting for me not too long ago, however I’m completely happy as we speak. Our mentality from the beginning was go, go, go. 100%. From begin to end each single individual was working their socks off. You’ll be able to inform we needed it. I’m delighted, it has been some time. I’m completely happy to get a pair as we speak and hopefully it retains flowing to any extent further. At this time was an impressive efficiency from begin to end.”
Was it a shot or a cross for his second purpose?:
“Haha, I do know what you’ll ask me, it’s a mixture of each! Cross/shot, and it went in completely, haha! You’ll be able to see the connections are constructing increasingly. We’re enhancing each time we step out onto the pitch. We’re having fun with our soccer.”
Callum Hudson-Odoi obtained two targets and an help as we speak – Naomi Baker/Getty Pictures
04:05pm
Tottenham’s subsequent 5 video games
December 20: Tottenham vs LiverpoolDecember 28: Crystal Palace vs TottenhamJanuary 1: Brentford vs TottenhamJanuary 4: Tottenham vs SunderlandJanuary 7: Bournemouth vs Tottenham
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Nottingham Forest’s subsequent 5 matches
December 22: Fulham vs Nottingham ForestDecember 27: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester CityDecember 30: Nottingham Forest vs EvertonJanuary 3: Aston Villa vs Nottingham ForestJanuary 6: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest
03:59pm
Leads to the 2pm video games
Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
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FT stats
Possession: Nottingham Forest 48%-52% TottenhamShots: 15-6Shots on track: 6-1Corners: 3-3Touches in opposition field: 24-13
03:53pm
Full time
A regarding second late on for the hosts as Anderson is down in some ache after a problem from Simons. He does get again to his toes however remains to be shifting gingerly.
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There may be the ultimate whistle and Nottingham Forest have cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win courtesy of targets from Sangare and a double from Hudson-Odoi, Sangare’s being a stunner. Forest have been nice as we speak whereas Tottenham have been terrible.
03:51pm
90+3 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
The Forest followers most likely don’t need this recreation to finish, the exact opposite feeling for the travelling Tottenham followers.
03:49pm
90+2 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
Hudson-Odoi is given a standing ovation from the house followers as he heads off to get replaced by Ndoye. A tremendous day’s work for Hudson-Odoi with two targets and an help to his identify.
03:47pm
90 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
There can be 5 added minutes. The Tottenham gamers and followers will most likely be eager to get again on their approach to north London as quickly as doable.
03:45pm
88 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
Gibbs-White’s free-kick is saved by Vicario however the Tottenham keeper’s parry comes again out to Hutchinson, who cuts again onto his left and shoots however his effort is saved by Vicario.
03:43pm
86 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Tottenham have been dreadful as we speak and Forest are absolutely deserving to be 3-0 up.
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Anderson is introduced down simply outdoors the Tottenham field, presenting the prospect for the hosts to doubtlessly add a fourth.
03:41pm
84 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
Porro cynically brings down Williams and that’s a simple yellow card.
Forest make their first change of the night time as Luiz replaces I Jesus.
03:40pm
83 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
The ‘Ole’s’ are going up each time a go from the hosts is accomplished and it’s protected to say the house followers are loving this proper now.
03:39pm
82 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
Williams cuts the ball throughout the byline and picks out Hudson-Odoi, who opens up his foot to try to information one into the far nook nevertheless it goes so extensive it practically goes out for a throw-in.
03:38pm
80 minutes: Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0
Johnson and Tel come on for Tottenham however will probably be too late to salvage something for the guests. Thomas Frank ought to have been bringing them on no less than 10 minutes in the past.
03:36pm Opinion • Objectives • Video
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GOAL! Sangare stunner seals it for Nottingham Forest
In his last recreation earlier than going off for Afcon, Sangare provides to his two assists with an absolute stunner! Hudson-Odoi repays the favours of earlier by laying it off to Sangare on the sting of the field. Sangare strikes it first time and cuts throughout it fantastically because the ball retains going away from Vicario and kisses the within of the submit and goes in. Sport, set and match.
03:34pm
77 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Tottenham have not likely seemed like scoring as we speak and Forest look very comfy. Nonetheless they’ve conceded the joint-most targets within the Premier League past the 75-minute mark this season so the house followers will not be sitting too comfy proper now. Sean Dyche really has not but turned to his bench.
03:32pm
75 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Tottenham have had only one shot on track and an xG of 0.33 75 minutes into this match.
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73 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
It does appear unusual that Tel, Odobert and Johnson are all nonetheless sat on the bench past the 70-minute mark when Tottenham are 2-0 down.
03:27pm
70 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Bergvall is into the guide after cynically taking down Hudson-Odoi down the left touchline. Bergvall knew what he was doing and is proven a yellow card.
03:26pm
69 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Forest are with out Sels as we speak and Victor has now gone down clutching behind his leg. That is Victor’s Premier League debut and is at present taking a look at a clear sheet.
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Victor is helped again to his toes after some therapy and appears tremendous to proceed.
03:23pm
66 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Thomas Frank was waxing lyrical within the week about his attackers however they’ve been largely non-existent up to now as we speak. They’ve not likely carved out any real alternatives on the Forest purpose and in some methods are barely lucky solely to be two targets down. These adjustments Frank made round 10 minutes in the past didn’t appear to make a lot sense on the time and don’t make sense now both. The likes of Tel, Johnson and Odobert are on the bench and, contemplating they’re two targets behind, you’d have thought they is likely to be on the pitch by now.
03:19pm
62 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
The possibilities are beginning to rack up for the hosts as Hutchinson drives in the direction of the Tottenham field and will get his shot away however he drags his effort simply extensive. Forest at present look much more seemingly so as to add a 3rd than Tottenham getting a purpose again.
03:18pm
61 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Practically a 3rd for Forest and that may have killed off this recreation. Hudson-Odoi finds I Jesus on the fitting and the latter is afforded simply sufficient area by Van de Ven to get his shot away from the fitting aspect of the field. I Jesus drives his shot throughout purpose nevertheless it goes narrowly extensive of the far submit.
03:15pm
58 minutes: Nottingham Forest 2 Tottenham 0
Thomas Frank decides he has seen sufficient and makes a trio of adjustments. Bergvall, Palhinha and Davies are all on, changing Spence, Bentancur and Grey. Spence is given a pleasant ovation from the house crowd having spent a season on mortgage at Forest a number of years in the past and Spence claps the followers. An attention-grabbing assortment of substitutions if you find yourself 2-0 down; not significantly attacking or aggressive adjustments.
03:07pm Key moments • Objectives • Video
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GOAL! Hudson-Odoi on the double
The proper begin to the second half for the hosts as they double their benefit. Hudson-Odoi fakes a cross twice on the left earlier than chopping onto his proper and sending a cross in. Vicario doesn’t cowl himself in a lot glory because the ball goes over his head and into the far nook. The Tottenham keeper had a very long time to see it are available in and will have accomplished higher to take care of it. Undecided Hudson-Odoi can declare that was a shot however he and Forest don’t care one bit.
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It has been one other error from Guglielmo Vicario, permitting a transparent cross from Callum Hudson-Odoi to loop over him.
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Can Thomas Frank defend him once more as we speak?
03:07pm
49 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Hutchinson whips in an inswinging nook from the fitting right into a harmful space however Vicario punches away.
03:06pm
48 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
An ironic cheer from the house followers as I Jesus wins a free-kick after a foul by Porro. The house devoted weren’t too impressed by the officiating within the first half.
03:02pm
Second half
We’re again underneath method on the Metropolis Floor. No adjustments for both aspect on the break.
02:57pm
HT stats
Possession: Nottingham Forest 50%-50% TottenhamShots: 7-2Shots on track: 2-1Corners: 1-1Touches in opposition field: 15-3
02:53pm
Scores on the doorways
Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
02:50pm Evaluation
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HT verdict
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Forest deservedly forward after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s purpose with Tottenham lucky to not be additional behind.
Tottenham have provided little or no in attacking areas and the purpose was avoidable. Whereas Archie Grey was the participant dispossessed, it was an abysmal go from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to place him in peril.
Referee Sam Barrott is having a poor afternoon with various bewildering selections for each groups.
02:47pm
Half-time
The primary half is dropped at an finish and Nottingham Forest lead 1-0 on the break courtesy of Hudson-Odoi’s purpose after Grey’s main error. They could be main on the break however there’s loads of frustration from the house gamers and followers in the direction of the officers.
02:45pm
45 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
There can be two added minutes on the finish of this primary half.
02:45pm
44 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Anderson and Porro come to blows, with the referee wanting a phrase with each gamers. The referee in actual fact exhibits a few yellow playing cards to members of the Forest teaching employees.
02:41pm
40 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Grey’s day goes from dangerous to worse as he’s booked for a problem on Williams. It did seem like a 50-50 problem between Grey and Williams however the latter obtained to it first and the previous went to floor, in order he didn’t get the ball a reserving was all the time going to come back. Grey had the fitting to go for it however didn’t get the ball.
02:39pm
39 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Savona sends in a cross from the fitting and Gibbs-White makes an attempt a flick behind him. He does get a contact on it and the final contact then appeared to have come off Bentancur however a goal-kick is given. Gibbs-White is understandably pissed off with that call because it seemed fairly clear-cut dwell that there was a spark off Bentancur.
02:37pm
37 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Practically a second for the house aspect as I Jesus sends in a pleasant cross from the fitting aspect of the field that goes between the Tottenham defenders and Vicario. Gibbs-White is on the stretch on the again submit however can’t divert it in the direction of purpose. Was the cross hit barely too exhausting or ought to Gibbs-White have anticipated that somewhat higher?
02:34pm
33 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
Practically some redemption for Grey. Sangare blocks a cross from Spence and the ball loops into the air. On the swivel, Grey strikes the volley first time and connects nicely however Victor will get down shortly to his proper to make the save.
02:32pm
31 minutes: Nottingham Forest 1 Tottenham 0
The primary reserving of the sport goes the best way of the hosts as Savona slides in on Spence and picks up a pointless reserving.
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Porro takes the free-kick on the left touchline and forces Victor to push it over the bar.
02:29pm Key moments • Objectives
GOAL! Hudson-Odoi capitalises on big Grey error
That’s an absolute reward from Tottenham and Grey is not going to wish to see this one once more. Vicario doesn’t cowl himself in glory both as he provides a hospital go to an under-pressure Grey on the sting of the field. Sangare is fast to press and nicks the ball off Grey. Sangare takes it round Vicario and the ball rolls straight into the trail of Hudson-Odoi, who has the simplest of finishes. Even when Hudson-Odoi had missed, Forest could nicely have gotten a penalty as Vicario introduced Sangare down however Forest lead 1-0.
02:27pm
27 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Play has been halted as Romero is down and holding his head so referee Samuel Barrott stops play. The house followers will not be too proud of that and possibly rightly in order Romero is again to his toes pretty promptly after play was stopped. That’s the downside with the head-injury stoppage as some gamers may abuse that rule. Romero is aggravated that he has to go off for 30 seconds but when you’ll cease play for a head damage, that’s the least that ought to occur.
02:25pm Key moments
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24 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Huge alternative for Forest. Williams delivers a stunning cross from the fitting into the centre of the penalty space. Forest centre-back Milenkovic finds himself up within the field and has an awesome likelihood from 10 yards out however places his header extensive. From there, Milenkovic ought to actually have been hitting the goal no less than.
Respectable likelihood for Nikola Milenkovic – Michael Regan/Getty Pictures
02:23pm
22 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Kolo Muani skips previous Sangare inside his personal half and drives ahead. He retains going and going in the direction of the Forest field however Murillo stands agency and wins possession off the Frenchman.
02:20pm
20 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Now what has occurred right here? Simons is down on the bottom after a problem off the ball from Murillo. A little bit of a shoulder barge from Murillo on Simons however undecided it fairly merited Simons rolling round on the bottom. Each gamers trade phrases when Simons will get again up however no reserving for anybody, which appears like the fitting name.
02:14pm
14 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
That could be a respectable likelihood for the guests. Kolo Muani cuts inside on the left and clips in a cross together with his proper foot. He picks out Richarlison within the centre of the field, round ten yards out, however the Brazilian’s header is weak and goes extensive.
02:12pm
11 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Forest need a penalty! Hutchinson goes down underneath a problem from Spence however referee Samuel Barrott waves these appeals away. There have been undoubtedly two palms from Spence on Hutchinson however maybe not a violent sufficient shove to present a penalty. It could have been categorised underneath the “tender” class however you’ve gotten seen these given.
02:09pm
8 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
Romero is penalised for a foul on I Jesus and shows his unhappiness at that call to the referee. He could also be Tottenham captain however he must be cautious as that might simply be a reserving for dissent.
02:04pm Key moments
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4 minutes: Nottingham Forest 0 Tottenham 0
How have the hosts not taken the lead? Savona’s cross from the fitting aspect of the field completely picks out the top of Sangare close to the penalty spot however Sangare’s header comes flying again off the submit. Moments later, Williams has a shot brilliantly saved by Vicario however the offside flag ultimately goes up towards Savona within the build-up earlier than his cross to Sangare. Wanting on the replays, that was a really shut name and it will have been attention-grabbing to see what would have occurred if the ball had ended up within the web.
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This can be Ibrahim Sangare’s final match for Forest this 12 months earlier than he flies out to affix the Ivory Coast squad on the Africa Cup of Nations. Sangare has emerged as a key participant since Dyche’s appointment and can be an enormous loss for Forest. He was near signing off there with a purpose.
02:00pm
Kick-off
As is customary on the Metropolis Floor earlier than kick-off, Mull of Kintyre rings across the stadium. If you happen to didn’t know, that was the best-selling single of the Nineteen Seventies.
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We’re underneath method.
01:56pm
Practically prepared for motion
Either side emerge from the tunnel and we’re simply moments away from kick-off on the Metropolis Floor. Here’s a reminder of the groups:
Nottingham Forest: John, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Hutchinson, I. Jesus.
Substitutes: Gunn; Morato, Douglas Luiz, Ndoye, Kalimuendo, McAtee, Bakwa, Zinchenko, Abbott.
Tottenham: Vicario, Spence, Grey, Romero, Porro, Van de Ven, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison.
Substitutes: Kisnky, Danso, Davies, Bergvall, Sarr, Palhinha, Johnson, Odobert, Tel.
01:55pm
Guests respectable on the highway
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Tottenham’s away report has been spectacular because the appointment of Thomas Frank.
With 14 factors on their travels up to now, Tottenham can be aiming to proceed that report towards a Forest crew peering nervously over their shoulders.
Sean Dyche has made an influence of his personal on the Metropolis Floor however defeat right here, and a West Ham win over Aston Villa, will plunge his crew again into the underside three.
01:50pm
Kick-off quick approaching
01:47pm
Guests gearing up
01:45pm
Jamie Carragher on Xavi Simons
01:42pm
Sean Dyche on the absence of Matz Sels
“It was shut. Contact and go. Everybody is aware of now we have had an enormous damage checklist. We simply felt with this relaxation coming of eight days, which is uncommon for us since I’ve been on the membership, now we have obtained to make use of that correctly and ensure he’s 100 per cent, quite than danger.”
01:37pm
Might have been completely different
Morgan Gibbs-White begins for the hosts this afternoon however might have doubtlessly been lining up for the guests as we speak. Tottenham appeared more likely to signal Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest over the summer season however in Gibbs-White’s contract. Forest threatened authorized motion and thus Tottenham pulled out.
Morgan Gibbs-White begins for the hosts as we speak – Michael Regan/Getty Pictures
01:34pm
Pre-match ideas of Sean Dyche
01:30pm
Returning to acquainted territory
Brennan Johnson got here via the Nottingham Forest academy earlier than breaking into the senior aspect. He then made the swap from Forest to Tottenham on the finish of the 2023 summer season switch window. He has really been linked with .
Brennan Johnson on the bench for Tottenham as we speak – Mike Egerton/PA
Djed Spence spent a season on mortgage at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough through the 2021-22 season earlier than signing for Tottenham in July 2022.
Djed Spence begins for Tottenham this afternoon – Mike Egerton/PA
01:25pm
Thomas Frank speaking to Sky Sports activities
01:21pm
Busy afternoon
4 video games kick off at 2pm. On the Stadium of Mild, the primary Premier League Put on-Tyne derby in practically a decade takes place as . In the meantime at Selhurst Park, . Then, in east London, on the London Stadium.
Later as we speak, Brentford tackle Leeds in west London.
01:17pm
Guests arriving
01:13pm
Group information in full
Sean Dyche has rung the adjustments from Thursday’s Europa League win over Utrecht, making eight adjustments in whole. Goalkeeper John Victor will make his Premier League debut for Nottingham Forest with Matz Sels dominated out attributable to a groin damage. Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams, Igor Jesus, Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson and Omari Hutchinson all are available in.
Nottingham Forest: John, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Hutchinson, I. Jesus.
Substitutes: Gunn; Morato, Douglas Luiz, Ndoye, Kalimuendo, McAtee, Bakwa, Zinchenko, Abbott.
Thomas Frank makes two adjustments to the Tottenham aspect from the Champions League victory towards Slavia Prague. Rodrigo Bentancur and Randal Kolo Muani change Joao Palhinha and Wilson Odobert.
Tottenham: Vicario, Spence, Grey, Romero, Porro, Van de Ven, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison.
Substitutes: Kisnky, Danso, Davies, Bergvall, Sarr, Palhinha, Johnson, Odobert, Tel.
01:08pm Evaluation
Hyperlinks between the golf equipment
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Welcome to the Ange Postecoglou derby on the Metropolis Floor.
Forest accomplished the league double over Postecoglou’s Tottenham final season, after which employed him earlier than firing him after simply 39 days.
An intriguing subplot to this recreation can be the presence of Morgan Gibbs-White within the Forest crew. Tottenham triggered his £60m launch clause in July to enrage Forest, who then persuaded the England worldwide to signal a brand new contract.
Former Forest participant Brennan Johnson is on the bench for Tottenham whereas Djed Spence, who was on mortgage on the membership when Forest have been promoted, is in at left-back.
01:04pm
Tottenham’s final 5 outcomes
Tottenham 3 Slavia Prague 0 (Champions League)Tottenham 2 Brentford 0 (Premier League)Newcastle 2 Tottenham 2 (Premier League)Tottenham 1 Fulham 2 (Premier League)PSG 5 Tottenham 3 (Champions League)
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Nottingham Forest’s final 5 outcomes
Utrecht 1 Nottingham Forest 2 (Europa League)Everton 3 Nottingham Forest 0 (Premier League)Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 1 (Premier League)Nottingham Forest 0 Brighton 2 (Premier League)Nottingham Forest 3 Malmo 0 (Europa League)
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This weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Saturday:Chelsea 2 Everton 0Liverpool 2 Brighton 0Burnley 2 Fulham 3Arsenal 2 Wolves 1
At this time:Crystal Palace vs Manchester Metropolis 2pmNottingham Forest vs Tottenham 2pmSunderland vs Newcastle 2pmWest Ham vs Aston Villa 2pmBrentford vs Leeds 4.30pm
Monday:Manchester United vs Bournemouth 8pm
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Tottenham crew
12:45pm Key moments
Nottingham Forest crew
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The Ange/Nuno derby!
The Premier League weekend continues on the Metropolis Floor as Nottingham Forest welcome Tottenham. Nottingham Forest have been in Europa League motion on Thursday, successful 2-1 away at Utrecht due to Igor Jesus’ late winner. They did although endure defeat of their final Premier League recreation, falling to a 3-0 loss at Everton.
Forest have already had three managers up to now this season and we not even at Christmas but; Nuno Espirito Santo led them into the season however was sacked in September. Then Ange Postecoglou, who led Tottenham to Europa League success final season, was introduced in however didn’t even final 40 days earlier than being sacked. Postecouglou’s dismissal led to the appointment of Sean Dyche. So you may deem this the Nuno/Ange derby!
Nuno Espirito Santo was Nottingham Forest boss in the beginning of the season however his strained relationship with the proprietor led to his departure – John Walton/PA
“Their [Tottenham’s] residence type has been closely questioned however their away type has not as a result of they’ve been sturdy,” Dyche mentioned. “They have some superb particular person gamers and Thomas [Frank] is a wily fox within the Premier League now after years at Brentford. A brand new problem for him and a brand new problem for me. Totally different circumstances I feel.
“I’ve examine a few of the gamers they’ve introduced in; they’ve spent a heck of some huge cash so it’s a large problem. I feel we’re in good condition and we’re on the Metropolis Floor and that may be a large issue. We take this recreation on gladly and I need us to carry out. Something I consider Thomas as a bloke goes out the window for these 90-odd minutes and he is aware of that.”
Ange Postecoglou didn’t final lengthy on the Metropolis Floor – Mike Egerton/PA
Forest, who begin the day in seventeenth two factors above the relegation zone, can be with out midfielder Ryan Yates till the brand new 12 months attributable to a hamstring damage.
Tottenham have been 3-0 victors over Slavia Prague within the Champions League in midweek. Earlier than that recreation, they returned to successful methods within the league with a 2-0 residence victory over Frank’s former membership Brentford, after a run of 5 league matches with no win. They start the day in eleventh however might rise to seventh by the tip of the day. Frank is anticipating a tricky problem on the Metropolis Floor this afternoon.
Sean Dyche is now the person on the helm at Nottingham Forest – Darko Bandic/AP
“I suppose you’ve gotten seen Sean Dyche’s groups through the years. Are they straightforward or tough to play towards? Troublesome. Very tough. I anticipate a really, very tough recreation towards a crew that’s managed by a great colleague, a buddy of mine within the recreation. And each single time I see his crew, all the things I’m analysing, they’re extraordinarily aggressive. Then they play residence. That could be a tough place to go.
“So, I anticipate a tricky, robust recreation. I feel we’re in a tremendous place, not an distinctive place, however I feel we’re in a tremendous place. I feel now we have been good away from residence. I feel now we have been very aggressive. I anticipate us to go there with confidence and perception and I anticipate us to go there with a great likelihood of getting three factors. However I additionally anticipate it to be unbelievably tough.”
They continue to be with out Future Udogie, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.
Nottingham Forest received this fixture final season, beating Tottenham 1-0 on the Metropolis Floor on Boxing Day 2024 courtesy of Anthony Elanga’s successful purpose. That was the primary a part of a double that Forest secured over Tottenham, having misplaced six consecutive Premier League video games towards Tottenham earlier to final season. Group information to comply with shortly.
