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Tottenham is trying to find itself back in the winning column after a tough result last weekend. In the team’s first home match in almost a month, the Spurs dropped a 2-1 decision to Aston Villa, snapping a four-match unbeaten streak in league play.

Sporting director Fabio Paratici has said Spurs 'need more specialisation' among their backroom personnel - the process is well underway

Chelsea successfully scored four goals both times, on their last two visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Their last face off was won by Cole Palmer's penalty, which gave the Blues their eighth win from 11 matches against their rivals. Needless to say, Tottenham will be keen to tip the scales in their favour again this weekend.

Everton 0 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur A disastrous game for Everton who gave up not one but two goals to straight-forward corners that Van de Ven converted for Tottenham Hotspur, while O'Brien's brilliant

Guglielmo Vicario made eight saves, including some very impressive ones from Folarin Balogun and Jordan Teze. Former Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino also missed a series of second-half chances, as Monaco cut through Spurs every time they attacked.

Richarlison did not enjoy a great night in Newcastle as the Tottenham Hotspur striker’s struggles continued in front of goal. Richarlison made a great start to the season, however, his form over recent weeks has not been great and away at Newcastle, he was particularly poor.