Edward Payne

Edward Payne

Sports Journalist · 196 articles

Match Report: Fiorentina 1-1 Tottenham
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Match Report: Fiorentina 1-1 Tottenham

A Nacer Chadli penalty wasn’t enough to give Spurs the victory in Florence, as a deflected strike from Bernardeshci looped over Vorm and meant the game ended as a draw. The first half saw Tottenham have the majority of possession, but failing to do anything significant with it, whilst Dele Alli picked up a yellow […]

Match Preview: Fiorentina (A)
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Match Preview: Fiorentina (A)

Tottenham travel to Florence to take on Fiorentina in their Europa League knockout match on Thursday night, before facing each other in North London to decide who progresses to the last 16. Tottenham Tottenham’s victory over Manchester City on Sunday firmly established themselves as title contenders, however the focus on Thursday will be on performing […]

Player Ratings: Manchester City (A)
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Player Ratings: Manchester City (A)

Spurs overcame Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium to leave them just two points behind Premier League leaders Leicester City, whilst also moving 10 points clear of Manchester United in fifth place, thus securing their grip on Champions League football next season. A number of players impressed against Manchester City, with the likes of Hugo […]

Pochettino: It was a perfect performance
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Pochettino: It was a perfect performance

Mauricio Pochettino was full of praise for his side after they beat title rivals Manchester City 2-1 away from home, in a performance he described as ‘the perfect performance’. Spurs were often on the back foot against a Manchester City side who found it tough to break down the team with the best Premier League […]

Match Gallery: Manchester City (A)
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Match Gallery: Manchester City (A)

A late Christian Eriksen goal gave Spurs a vital win against title rivals Manchester City, as Pochettino’s side moved within two points of Leicester at the top of the table. Tottenham found it difficult to get going in the first half, as Harry Kane was often left isolated up front as the likes of Dembele […]

Match Report: Manchester City  1-  2 Tottenham
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Match Report: Manchester City 1- 2 Tottenham

Tottenham secured a vital victory at the Etihad, as they beat Manchester City and firmly established themselves as title contenders. A Harry Kane penalty along with a goal from Christian Eriksen was enough to secure all three points for Spurs, despite Iheanacho scoring in the 74th minute to equalize for the home side. The first […]

Wimmer: The pressure is on Manchester City
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Wimmer: The pressure is on Manchester City

Tottenham central defender Kevin Wimmer insists that all the pressure is on Manchester City this weekend, as the two title contenders go head to head in Manchester on Sunday. Wimmer has become a regular in the Spurs team in recent weeks, following Jan Vertonghen’s injury at Crystal Palace last month. Spurs moved ahead of Manchester […]

Combined XI: Tottenham/Manchester City
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Combined XI: Tottenham/Manchester City

Spurs face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, one point ahead of their hosts as both sides look to close the gap on league leaders Leicester City. Both sides feature fantastic players, with Tottenham possessing a number of the best young footballers in the Premier League, whilst Manchester City can boast some of […]

Lamela: We have the quality to win the Premier League
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Lamela: We have the quality to win the Premier League

Spurs winger Erik Lamela has insisted that Tottenham have the quality in their squad to continue their Premier League title hunt. Lamela started in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Watford on Saturday, which moved the Lilywhites into second place and five points behind league leaders Leicester City. Speaking after the game against Watford, Lamela spoke to […]

Pochettino: I feel very proud
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Pochettino: I feel very proud

Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with his team’s 1-0 victory over Watford, as they closed the gap on league leaders Leicester to five points. Spurs dominated against Watford, with only ex-Spurs goalkeeper Heurehlo Gomes keeping Watford in the game. However, he could do nothing to stop Kieran Trippier tapping home at the far post from a […]

Player Ratings: Watford (H)
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Player Ratings: Watford (H)

Tottenham moved into second place in the Premier League table, after a 1-0 victory over Watford at White Hart Lane. The scoreline did not truly reflect how dominant Spurs were against the visitors, as they registered 26 shots on goal whilst Watford could only register three attempts on goal with none of the on target. […]

Match Report: Tottenham 1-0 Watford
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Match Report: Tottenham 1-0 Watford

Tottenham secured a vital 1-0 win over Watford at White Hart Lane, thanks to Kieran Trippier’s goal in the second half. The result means that Spurs move into second place in the Premier League, five points off top spot. The first half saw Spurs fail to break down a resolute Watford defence, as the away […]