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WAKE-UP CALL: JOãO PALHINHA APOLOGIZES FOR ARSENAL LOSS, PROMISES PSG FIGHT

João Palhinha apologises to Tottenham fans after a "frustrating" 4-1 North London Derby loss to Arsenal. The midfielder promised a big reaction from the team ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with PSG.

Wake-Up Call: João Palhinha Apologizes for Arsenal Loss, Promises PSG Fight
João Palhinha Says Sorry to Spurs Supporters Now

After a tough 4-1 loss to Arsenal, João Palhinha apologised to Tottenham fans and promised a strong comeback soon.

Spurs had a rough time against their north London rivals at Emirates Stadium, giving up two goals in each half while barely getting any shots on target.

Coach Thomas Frank is only five months into his job at Tottenham, but this poor showing comes after a similar performance in a 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea. Now, they've got a worrying game against Paris Saint-Germain coming up on Wednesday.

"First, we need to say sorry to our fans," Palhinha said, sounding disappointed.

There aren't many words to say, to be honest. It's always frustrating to lose like this against them. I think the result is fair, and we need to respond big time.

We need to show the team we used to be in the next two games.

I don't need to say much about it, but we need to react and look at the game, but not dwell on what happened.

Frank's decision to switch from his usual 4-2-3-1 lineup to a three-at-the-back formation against Arsenal didn't work out.

Eberechi Eze, who Tottenham wanted to sign in the summer and almost joined in August, had too much space outside the box and ended up scoring a hat-trick.

Frank went back to his usual system at halftime, which helped Spurs play better, but Palhinha admitted it still wasn't good enough, even though Eze scored quickly after the break.

The Bayern Munich player said they'd play better against PSG, who beat Tottenham on penalties in the Super Cup back in August.

Palhinha added, "We played with that setup against PSG in the Super Cup."

We tried to press them the same way or a bit closer than we did in that game, but after we decided to change at halftime, I think the team got better.

Even after we let in that early goal after halftime, I think we did better when we switched, but we need to take a closer look.

We can't let in goals like that, especially when we're playing with five at the back.

To come here and lose by four goals isn't our standard. We'll get back to our level in the next two games.

All I can say is we'll do everything we can to win those games.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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