Tottenham 4-0 Everton: Did you know?published at 17:53 24 August
17:53 24 August
Tottenham have beaten Everton by four goals or more for the fourth time in the Premier League. They have done so against no other side more often in the competition's history (also four times against Aston Villa and Stoke City).
Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Evertonpublished at 11:19 24 August
11:19 24 August
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.
For week two, he takes on Make Me A Mixtape hosts Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Spurs could have been eight up at half-time against Leicester but didn't take the chances and that will have been a bit of a sickener - it will have felt like a defeat.
There are high hopes for Ange Postecoglou in his second season and they made great progress last year.
Everton played well for the first 20 minutes against Brighton and are a team who will sit and frustrate the life out of Tottenham and then counter.
They ran Tottenham close last season but I will say Spurs at home, in front of their own fans, need to be more clinical and will be.
Amfo's prediction: 2-1
Stephens' prediction: 3-0
I want to say 17-0 to Everton but I've gone for a Tottenham win, which makes me feel a bit sick. I do think Dominic Solanke is a really good signing for them though.
Bissouma back but must work for 'redemption'published at 09:43 24 August
09:43 24 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has explained how midfielder Yves Bissouma has reacted to being dropped and urged him to battle for "redemption".
The 27-year-old was left out of his club's 1-1 draw with Leicester City but returns to face Everton on Saturday after being caught taking laughing gas in a post on his social media account.
The club's official sanction has ended and Postecoglou has revealed Bissouma has initially reacted as he hoped - but says he has work to do, making it unlikely he will start in place of Rodrigo Bentancur, who is out of Saturday's match because of concussion.
"You know what it's like when you punish your child and they do everything right for the next two days? He's first in the meetings, he's doing everything right but there's always temptation down the road, so we’ll see," Postecoglou said of Bissouma.
"I've always believed in opportunity for redemption and learning. We're still in that space at the moment with Biss. But obviously that door closes after a while if there's repeated (indiscretions).
"He's been good but I would have been surprised if he wasn't. It's always the key with Biss, is consistency. The consistency of behaviour, what he does... it's not that he's doing a lot of bad things.
"Obviously the last transgression was very serious but it's the little things along the way also. I think sometimes that manifests in his game where he's really good and he'll have a moment when he's not. I think it all correlates.
"From our perspective it's about trying to continually guide him. But it's up to him. He's got to continue to try to be the best version of himself that he can possibly be."
Dominic Solanke is also out with an ankle injury, which the Australian coach explained is not serious, adding: "It's not serious enough to keep him out for five weeks, he's still a chance for the Newcastle game [on 1 September].
"That's the extent of it, it's just about how quickly he recovers."
Why PSR tweaks may harm top Premier League clubspublished at 09:23 24 August
Football finance expert Rob Wilson tells The Football News Show why, if permanently introduced, it could make the top Premier League sides less competitive against their European counterparts.
Solanke injury frustrating but Postecoglou projects calmpublished at 18:32 23 August
18:32 23 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou lost his star striker Dominic Solanke after dropping points at Leicester on Monday but seemed happy and calm in front of the media on Friday.
The 58-year-old was left telling reporters it is a long season and that Solanke will have a long career at Spurs, praising his team's performance in the draw at Leicester despite a subpar second-half display after Jamie Vardy's equaliser.
There is a lot to be positive about at Tottenham after giving - until Vardy's goal - one of the best performances of any of the big, Europe-chasing teams last weekend.
"If we didn't play well I'd certainly be more concerned than playing well and not winning the game," the Australian said. "There are concerns on both aspects but certainly more concerns... because that’s harder to fix."
But he also continued to say midfielder Yves Bissouma is still building bridges after filming himself taking laughing gas on his social media pages.
Solanke is out of Saturday's match at home to Everton with an ankle injury and Rodrigo Bentancur "feels good" but continues to go through the concussion protocols after a collision of heads late on at King Power Stadium.
Yet, the mood remains positive at Spurs as Postecoglou also discusses the possible impact winger Wilson Odobert could make on his debut after joining in a £30m deal which effectively completes the club's summer business.
The answerpublished at 17:00 23 August
17:00 23 August
Earlier, we asked you who has made the most Premier League appearances for Tottenham Hotspur.
Former captain Hugo Lloris is the answer, playing 361 times for Spurs between August 2012 and January 2023.
Postecoglou on Odobert, transfers and Evertonpublished at 14:38 23 August
14:38 23 August
Marissa Thomas BBC Sport journalist
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (15:00 BST kick-off).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Recent signing Dominic Solanke will miss the game against Everton because of an ankle injury sustained in Monday's draw at Leicester.
Postecoglou was effusive in his praise of new signing Wilson Odobert, saying: "It's no secret we were looking for a wide player and Wilson was one of the ones we highlighted. Once Dom [Solanke] was done there was one target and that was Wilson and that happened really quickly."
Speaking on what he liked most about Odobert, he said: "I really like the way he plays in the wide areas. He's different to our other wingers. He's a dribbler, he likes to get into the front third. He can play either side, he can play central. I think he ticked all the boxes for us and he's a fantastic young bloke as well, so really happy to get him in."
On what threat Everton will pose, Postecoglou said: "I think anyone who plays against Everton and a Sean Dyche team expects to be nothing less than very competitive. Obviously they have got a few injuries, but the players they have are very good players and can make things difficult for any opponent, so we've got to be ready for that. It's our first home game so I'm sure the lads are excited to play in front of our crowd, get the atmosphere going and hopefully put on a good performance for me."
If selected, World Cup winner Cristian Romero will make his 100th appearance for Spurs. He was described by his manager as "a fantastic centre-back for club and country" and "an absolute winner in everything he does".
Speaking about transfer business which could still be done before next Friday's deadline, Postecoglou said: "A couple more [players] will go out, but we've done a fair bit of work over the last 12 months in terms of the squad. As much as the focus has been on getting guys in, we've changed the squad a fair bit, brought down the demographic a fair way."
Postecoglou added: "We've brought in footballers who are more better suited to play the football we want to play moving forwards. So, there has been a lot of work done in that area from our perspective, but with a week to go there is still a little bit to do."
PFA concerned at PSR's 'unintended consequences'published at 12:25 23 August
12:25 23 August
Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association tells The Football News Show why he is concerned at the current and potential future financial rules in the Premier League.
Tottenham willing to allow Solomon departurepublished at 11:50 23 August
11:50 23 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
Tottenham are ready to sell or loan winger Manor Solomon before the transfer window closes next Friday.
The Israel international, 25, has seen his progress at Spurs hampered by a meniscus injury and he has not played for Ange Postecoglou's side since September 2023.
Getafe have made an approach to sign Solomon while Leeds are known to be among the clubs interested in taking him on loan.
Postecoglou has strengthened his attack this summer by signing Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and Wilson Odobert from Burnley.
Youngsters Will Lankshear and Mikey Moore have also been promoted to the first team, leaving little room for Solomon to play.
'Spurs will expect to kickstart their season against Everton'published at 11:36 23 August
11:36 23 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter at Tottenham's training ground
Tottenham had a disappointing end to last season and Ange Postecoglou's side began the new campaign with a disappointing draw away at a relegation favourite in Leicester City.
At home to Everton on Saturday, Spurs will expect to kickstart their season, especially after a successful transfer window has helped shaped the squad to better play the Australian's brand of "Angeball".
Making life more difficult is two difficult upcoming matches in September away at Newcastle and then at home to local rivals Arsenal.
There may also be questions about where winger Wilson Odobert fits in after his move from Burnley and whether midfielder Yves Bissouma has reacted well to being dropped after filming himself taking laughing gas, which is a banned substance in the UK.
Today's trivia challengepublished at 09:03 23 August
09:03 23 August
Who has made the most Premier League appearances for Tottenham?
Answer will be revealed at 17:00 BST
Gossip: Spurs eyeing Barca's Christensenpublished at 07:39 23 August
Soonsup-Bell to leave Spurs for Spanish second tierpublished at 09:18 22 August
09:18 22 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
Tottenham striker Jude Soonsup-Bell is set to leave the club on a permanent basis after agreeing a deal with Cordoba.
The 20-year-old will move on a free transfer but with Spurs due to bank 40% of any future sale through a sizeable sell-on clause.
The deal is deemed best for all parties as Soonsup-Bell, who joined Tottenham from Chelsea in 2023, can build his career in the Spanish second division rather than move to a League One or League Two club.
He is set to sign a two-year contract with an option for a further season and will get a prominent squad role.
Soonsup-Bell did not make a senior first-team appearance in his short spell in north London but was an integral part of the side that won the under-21 league last season.
From that squad, the likes of Will Lankshear and Mikey Moore have been pushed into senior first-team roles under manager Ange Postecoglou.
'Old demons remain, but help is close at hand'published at 15:34 21 August
15:34 21 August
Nick Godwin BBC Radio London reporter
On Monday, Spurs fans were treated to many of the things about their side that are very good indeed and quite a few of the things that drive them all mad.
Some scintillating football, particularly in the first half, a new exciting striker in Dominic Solanke warming to his task, a refreshed and energised James Maddison and, naturally, a right-back popping up in the box to flick a header into the net.
So far, so Angeball. However, there were also plenty of frustrating traits on display too. A failure to complete the job, getting rattled in the second half after conceding, a huge late chance not taken. The second half of last season was blighted by the sort of moments that sucked the joy out of Tottenham's night out in Leicester. It all felt quite familiar.
What was new, and exciting, was the energy and positivity Lucas Bergvall brought from the bench. The young Swede looked as though he had been playing in the Premier League for years, demanding the ball and dictating the play for a time after the Rodrigo Bentancur injury.
One of the issues last season was a lack of plan B and an ability to vary the game using the bench. This year, with Bergvall and Archie Gray seemingly itching to grab control of the midfield, given the chance, Ange Postecoglou has more options. And that, perhaps, was the most significant difference on show at Leicester.
Those old demons remain, but help is close at hand.
Tottenham v Everton - did you know?published at 14:43 21 August
14:43 21 August
Tottenham have scored more Premier League goals against Everton - both overall (102) and at home (63) - than they have against any other opponent.