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EIGHT BACK: THOMAS FRANK CONFIRMS SENSATIONAL SPURS BOOST FOR DERBY

Tottenham receive a massive injury boost with eight players, including Pape Sarr and Randal Kolo Muani, returning for the North London derby against Arsenal. Thomas Frank's squad is significantly strengthened.

EIGHT Back: Thomas Frank Confirms Sensational Spurs Boost For Derby
Kudus & Sarr LEAD

Before Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in North London, the team received an incredible eight injury boosts.

Before Sunday's crucial Premier League North London derby match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur has received an incredible eight injury boosts.

The Lilywhites were without ten players for their 2-2 draw with Manchester United before the international break, and Spurs manager Thomas Frank has been dealing with a fitness crisis for weeks.

After the kickoff two weeks ago, the Europa League winners were given two more blows: first, Randal Kolo Muani sustained a nasty facial injury that turned out to be a fractured jaw.

Pape Sarr, a midfielder for Spurs, then suffered a knock while playing for Senegal, while Lucas Bergvall, another key player, was unable to play in the Red Devils' draw due to a concussion he suffered against Chelsea.

Eight injury boosts for Spurs' match against Arsenal.


"They are good, most of them," Frank stated during his pre-game news conference, confirming that all three are expected to be healthy for the Emirates match.

"Pape is prepared and trained today. Lucas was prepared and accessible for training today. Kolo Muani, who has a mask to play with, trained today.

Additionally, Mohammed Kudus (knock), Ben Davies (thigh), Kota Takai (quad), and Archie Grey (calf) are all in team training, and ACL victim Radu Dragusin is about to make a competitive comeback after playing a friendly with the Under-21s during the break.

"Radu is undergoing extensive training. Last Friday, he played his first 45 minutes in nine months. Completely trained today. He is really close to being chosen. Ben and Kota worked out with the team today. Frank continued, "Archie trained with the team today." Then, regarding Kudus, he stated, "He trained today and is available."

Which Tottenham players are still sidelined due to injuries?


Tottenham's team is suddenly looking much healthier thanks to an incredible eight injury boosts, but Frank will still be missing a few players for his first North London derby.

Due to knee ailments, creators Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are still sidelined, and Yves Bissouma is recovering from ankle surgery; his return date has not been set.

Furthermore, Frank was hesitant to predict when Dominic Solanke would return from his own ankle surgery, saying, "Dom's not ready yet; he had a piece where he spoke about it."

"It is the same; we want to be as certain as possible that there will not be any future setbacks when we put him out there. I do not want to set a deadline, but I am confident he will be ready shortly."

Tottenham is hoping to snap a string of three straight derby losses in Sunday's Premier League main event. They are now four spots and eight points behind Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

CRISIS DEEPENS: ROB EDWARDS' WOLVES SUFFER SOUL-CRUSHING LOSS WHILE CRYSTAL PALACE GO FOURTH

Rob Edwards' debut as Wolves manager ended in a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The loss marks Wolves' 10th of the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Wolves Cement New Low

The anticipated boost from a new manager didn't occur for Wolves, as Rob Edwards' initial match concluded with a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Following a disheartening 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton has now faced its 10th defeat of the season.

After hiring Rob Edwards from Middlesbrough, the home team had hopes for a fresh start under a new manager, but the harsh truth of the situation was exposed during his opening game, as Wolves only managed to get one shot on target.

Conversely, Palace extended their streak without a loss to five games across all competitions, propelled by goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino, pushing the Eagles up to fourth place in the Premier League table.

Oliver Glasner and his team have now amassed 20 points this season and are presently only six points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the league.

Instead of just trying to stay in the league, Wolves are now aiming to avoid the unwanted title of the worst team ever in Premier League history.

Edwards traded a promotion chase with Middlesbrough for what is likely the most challenging job in the highest level of English football, and the 42-year-old is now completely aware of the magnitude of his predicament.

Wolves have become only the eighth team in Premier League history to not win any of their first 12 games of the season, leaving their chances of survival looking extremely grim.

Having accumulated only two points this season, it is becoming obvious that the current group of players at Molineux are not capable enough, which was something many foresaw after several significant players left last summer.

As Wolves are already contemplating their future in the Championship, Crystal Palace are seemingly launching an unexpected campaign to qualify for the Champions League.

Glasner's team went through a tough period in October, losing three of their four matches across all competitions, but the Eagles seem to have regained their top form and are currently unbeaten in five games.

DYCHE LETS FOREST PLAYERS SOAK UP INCREDIBLE ANFIELD VICTORY

Nottingham Forest secure a historic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield under Sean Dyche. Goals from Murillo, Savona, and Gibbs-White seal back-to-back wins, lifting Forest out of the relegation zone.

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Dyche Hails Tactical Masterclass in Forest's Huge Win

Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche's guidance, is gradually advancing, and without a doubt, securing this win against Liverpool was a monumental achievement.

After a promising beginning, the Reds had to endure a challenging period in the first half. Nevertheless, they deserved their victory at Anfield, with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White clinching a decisive 3-0 win.

Ahead of the journey to Merseyside, Dyche mentioned progressing incrementally during his pre-match press briefing. He was definitely measured regarding his team's 3-1 victory against Leeds United before the international break.

He stated, "This is a developmental journey, made up of small steps. You cannot immediately instil everything into a group; it requires time to reshape the culture and atmosphere and subsequently implement it."

That outcome before the two-week break marked Forest's initial Premier League victory with Dyche in charge. Now they have consecutive victories and a notable triumph, having defeated the current champions.

Additionally, they have moved out of the relegation area, offering a significant morale lift. The Reds can leverage this to build further progress.

As the final whistle approached, the visiting supporters were in high spirits, and there was an explosion of cheers when it eventually sounded.

Dyche typically goes down the tunnel swiftly after matches, but even he appeared to remain on the field slightly longer on this occasion. It seemed his players were undoubtedly eager to enjoy the moment for as long as possible.

Before departing, Gibbs-White showed his appreciation to the travelling fans. It was a moment to remember. The away fans clearly enjoyed teasing Arne Slot again, celebrating their team’s consecutive league victories at Anfield for the first time since 1963.

Although it's just one result, it could catalyze Forest. Dyche might consider it another incremental step toward recovery, but it is a very steady one.

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