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In April 2021, Jose Mourinho was shown the Tottenham exit door in the week of the Carabao Cup final - after 58 Premier League games.

This weekend, current Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou will take charge of his 58th Premier League match and, with the club 11th in the Premier League, his future is uncertain.

After more conservative approaches under Mourinho, Antonio Conte and, briefly, Nuno Espirito Santo, Postecoglou's emphasis on attacking, high intensity football has led to Spurs being one of the league's great entertainers. Their fans have celebrated 115 league goals under the Australian at an average of 1.98 per match.

However, the 89 goals conceded in those 58 games - averaging out at 1.53 per game - have contributed to scrutiny over his open style of play.

So what do you think?

Has Postecoglou made Tottenham better since arriving in summer 2023 - or is the club once again in need of a change to move forward?

Let us know

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Tottenham supporters want one simple thing - to win a major trophy.

The problem is that they now feel further away than ever, given a drastic downturn in results across December, a month where they have suffered a lot of injuries.

The next few games could be pivotal in keeping the season alive under an increasingly under-fire manager Ange Postecgolou.

A match at home to Newcastle is followed by the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool over the coming days.

The Europa League also resumes this month with Spurs looking to avoid the play-off round and qualify for the knockout stages.

Any win would give the Australian manager time and the external support that he needs.

And, by stabilising results, it would convince the club to dip into the transfer market - where Spurs are expected to be active - and back him.

However, a backdrop of one win in seven matches makes signing players more difficult. The dip in form has coincided with around 10 players being ill, injured or suspended for the past three matchday squads.

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Alongside frustrations on the pitch, chairman Daniel Levy is also facing criticism from some sections of the fan base.

Only positive short-term results will ease the pressure and keep the Levy-Postecoglou partnership running.

However, the fact Tottenham have not won a trophy since 2008 still looms over this club and only glory will truly satisfy supporters, who are growing more and more frustrated.

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Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush is "going to be a superstar", says German football expert Raphael Honigstein.

The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League after an impressive first half of the campaign that has seen him score 18 goals and provide 12 assists in just 24 games.

It is form not too dissimilar to that of his international team-mate Mohamed Salah, drawing understandable parallels between the two.

"A really dynamic, wide forward who can play through the middle - he is not really a winger and he is not really a centre-forward; he is in between," Honigstein told the BBC Euro Leagues podcast.

"Some people have compared him to his compatriot Mohamed Salah. He is perhaps not quite as tricky and explosive but his finishing is incredible. He is one of those players that came to Germany when he was 18 and for six years and you think 'OK, interesting player but probably not really going to set the world alight,' then suddenly this season he has absolutely exploded to a different level.

"It is to the point we are talking 60-70m euros, maybe 80m euros, in the transfer market. There will be a big move ahead for him and that is why he is one to watch because it is very unlikely Eintracht Frankfurt will stick with him. Some big clubs will come in for him and, if he continues on the same path, he is going to be a superstar.

"He will be a great buy for whoever gets him."

French football journalist Julien Laurens agreed, saying: "He can probably get even better because he is still young. He has had to wait for his career to click and now he has got that confidence and momentum.

"If he plays with better players in big clubs with better coaching, then there is even more to come from him."

Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds

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We asked what Tottenham's New Year resolutions should be.

Here are some of your replies:

Thomas: Buy a centre-back ASAP.

Shaun: Buy three or four players minimum to fill the voids left by injury and form.

Toby: Just sign some players to build up the squad depth. This injury crisis is forcing us to play a weakened squad every game. We need more players as soon as possible, maybe some more experienced players since we have lots of good prospects for the future.

Pete: New owners please. It's 24 years of failure with no responsibility taken by the board. Take the money you've made and go now, please.

Frank: So many hamstring injuries - is there something wrong with training or players understanding how to avoid this? A New Year resolution for the medical team should be to sort this out.

Richard: Don't sit on a one-goal lead and buy a good goalkeeper.

Martin: Just as the England men's cricket team has learned to modify Bazball when the situation demands, Spurs need to develop a reliable Plan B to Angeball, to make them less predictable and give them options when all-attack and high line is not working.

Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have joined Manchester United and Manchester City in showing interest in Barcelona's 26-year-old forward Dani Olmo. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Olmo, however, wants to stay at Barcelona, despite uncertainty over his registration. (Fabrizio Romano, via GiveMeSport), external

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It has been another entertaining year in the Premier League, so with 2025 just a matter of hours away let's take a look at the clubs that have topped the charts.

Manchester City became history makers in 2024 as they sealed their fourth successive Premier League title in May and their sixth in seven seasons.

Pep Guardiola's possession based football continued to dominate as they maintained the ball for an average of 64.5% per game and had a 90.6% passing accuracy over the year.

Brighton were the closest to matching their accuracy at 87.5% and Ange Postecoglou's similar high-risk football saw Tottenham retain 61.3% possession.

Under Jurgen Klopp and new head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool scored 92 goals in 2024 which is three more than Arsenal and nine greater than City.

The Reds registered 741 shots in total, which is a stark contrast to Leicester City who recorded the least with 170. Albeit that is only since their promotion back to the top-flight in the summer.

Of those shots, 286 of Liverpool's were on target. But it is Thomas Frank's Brentford that have proven to be the most clinical.

The Bees had a conversion rare of 15.3% after scoring 62 goals in the Premier League. Yoane Wissa found the back of the net 17 times, while Bryan Mbuemo registered 12 goals.

From goal scoring to conceding - West Ham turned over the most goals with 79.

They should look to North London for tips on how to tighten up their defence as Arsenal proved to be the most solid across all aspects of their back line.

The Gunners conceded just 25 goals across the course of the year and kept an impressive 18 clean sheets.

Sean Dyche's Everton, renowned for being stubborn to break down, kept 14 clean sheets despite only winning eight of their 36 games.

All stats are supplied by Opta

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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The turn of the year represents a chance for Yang Min-hyeok to be registered by Tottenham ahead of a potential first team debut.

The 18-year-old winger has already been in London for two weeks, staying at the lodge at Spurs' training ground with his agent, taking English lessons and undergoing a physical programme put in place by his new club.

His first visit to Tottenham's modern 61,000-seater stadium was to watch the 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.

But, after getting 12 goals and six assists in his maiden season at Gangwon FC, the question will be whether Min-hyeok is ready for the rigours of English football.

Part of those accompanying the teenager to London were staff from his former club, including CEO Byung-ji Kim, who was a legendary goalkeeper before running one of the K League's most progressive clubs.

When asked about Min-hyeok's arrival into North London, Kim cited the influence of captain and compatriot Son Heung-min: "Everyone knows Sonny is an icon in Korea. I know they spoke but I don't know exactly what was said. I just know we had a lot of clubs contacting us about Yang in and around April - not just Spurs - but he only had eyes for them.

"Despite him never visiting London, like all Koreans, Son had an impact on him. This is the most watched club in Korea."

Min-hyeok will now have to make the gargantuan leap from Korean football to Premier League-level.

It won't be easy, admits Kim, but he says the teenage attacker's personality will help him handle comparisons with Son and adapt, adding: "We knew his potential before he even made his debut for the club but what convinced me of his readiness was a good performance in pre-season against Russian side Dynamo Moscow, which for a 17-year-old, was exceptional.

"I think his creativity will immediately be an asset in the Premier League but he needs to bulk up physically and show he can perform the level of high sprints needed at Tottenham.

"But he is quick, can play on the left and the right, uses both feet and has similarities to Son but is more of a creator than goal scorer. If you met him, you'd see his personality is humble and a bit shy but on the pitch he is enthusiastic, competes very well and builds good relationships with his team-mates.

"What impressed me is that he thought only about football when in Korea, avoiding direct requests to be interviewed on big TV shows in Korea. That wasn't something we told him to do but he did it himself. I've told him English football is hard but to stay at this level for at least two or three years.

"I don't worry about him feeling the pressure of copying Son as he is a calm, level-headed person."

Min-hyeok is far from the first Korean to come to the Premier League, but along with Brentford's Kim Ji-soo, they are the first teenagers to directly leave the league for English football.

It is a positive trend, according to Kim, who met staff at Chelsea's academy, along with other executives from other clubs in European football on his trip, said: "English clubs are looking at our talent at a younger and younger age - as they do in South America, other European markets and in Africa.

"I use these trips to Europe to meet many people. We hope many Korean players come to Europe through Gangwon FC. It is a personal ambition of mine. We need to sell to Europe to get transfer fees and it is a win-win.

"Also, when I was a player, my career goal was to play for the national team but when I talk to kids they just want to play in the Premier League or Champions League. I want them to realise their dreams."

Tottenham are unlikely to turn 28-year-old Germany forward Timo Werner's loan into a permanent deal, meaning he will return to RB Leipzig in the summer. (Bild - in German), external

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Christmas is boxed off.

We're almost through the confusing days before New Year and January is within touching distance.

And we need your help - what is Tottenham's New Year's resolution?

It could be a new player to sign, a tactical system to implement, an off-the-pitch matter or something else entirely.

Let us know

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The Telegraph's Luke Edwards, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast about Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and Spurs' inconsistent run of form:

"They've become far too predictable for all the wrong reasons.

"I'm listening to Ange talk at the moment and it just looks like he's lost something - he's lost a little spark. He looks and sounds a little bit to me now like a manager who is waiting to be put out of his misery.

"Now, I'd be more than happy for him to go out there and prove me wrong.

"It reads like a long list of excuses, he's downbeat, there's no energy in his press conferences, the sense of humour is gone and he sounds 'woe is me'.

"I know Tottenham have got a lot of injuries, but it's starting to look like that Carabao Cup semi-final - which unfortunately for them comes against Liverpool - is huge for him now.

"They are seven points off fifth already and 11 points off fourth, and you would have no confidence - even if they were playing well and at their best - for them to put a run of five consecutive victories together. They just haven't been able to do that under Postecoglou since those first few months when he first came in.

"They are in trouble - he is in trouble - but that cup could be the salvation for him. We've seen it before with managers. Maybe that will give the players and him that spark back."

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Wolves, which finished in a 2-2 draw.

Here are some of your comments:

Spurs fans

Paul: While Spurs play this system, they will finish in the bottom half of the table. Ange Postecoglou didn't start with our best midfielder - he has no tactics with our other subs. Far too much space for the opposition, and Spurs players not doing enough work off the ball.

Dave: Just not quite good enough. The usual stand-out performance from Dejan Kulusevski and good work from Brennan Johnson and others - but overall we look tired and there's not much joy out there. Please, Mr. Levy, give Postecoglou a late Christmas gift of some new talent in January. Some new blood plus fit-again A-players will have us up the table and finishing strong. And it'll bring back the joy... please!

Ricky: The story of our season and a half under Postecogliu. We can't defend and when we don't convert the numerous chances that we create, we are unable to adapt our tactics so we can still close a game out. European qualification via the league is surely now beyond our grasp and likewise winning a cup with the brand of football he plays. Graham Potter, are you free?

Ian: I think we have made progress under Postecoglou, we play exciting football and the game management side will come. We've had a bad run of injuries and some of the squad not playing up to full potential. Given time I think he can get this right so that every year we are in the mix and winning trophies in an manner that we can enjoy.

Wolves fans

Nathan: We have our fight back. We have our composure back. We look like a team again and it's great to see again! Thank you, Vitor Pereira!

Dave: Very good point at Spurs. Joao Gomes was outstanding and the best player on the pitch. Matt Doherty excelled in defence and Goncalo Guedes looked very sharp when he came on. Spurs weren't great but a point away to one of the so-called 'big six' is not to be sniffed at.

Lee: Battled well and deserved a point. Andre and Gomes were excellent in midfield and we looked dangerous going forwards throughout. If we can add a solid centre-back who will organise and attack the ball from set-pieces, we should start to climb the table. Well done, Wolves.

Steve: What a game! Excellent performance by both teams but Wolves had the edge as they continue to regain confidence and show heart. The honeymoon is over but Wolves continue to make great strides forwards. Match by match, I have more belief.

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• Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest

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Newcastle United are interested in £25m Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, but they face competition for the 20-year-old Uzbekistan international from Premier League rivals Tottenham, Manchester City, Leicester City and Wolves. (Chronicle), external

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BBC Sport Journalist

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Another day, another defensive injury for Tottenham to contend with.

Destiny Udogie was the latest player to limp out of the action for Spurs as he went down without another player near him.

It remains to be seen how long a hamstring injury keeps him out.

Udogie joins Ben Davies, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero on the treatment table.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou acknowledged after the draw with Wolves that centre-back Radu Dragusin played against Wolves despite not being fully fit.

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster also required lengthy treatment on the pitch against Wolves and with Guglielmo Vicario likely to be missing for sometime yet Spurs will hope that it's nothing serious.

Either way, the problems at the back are continuing to mount up for Postecoglou, who might have his hand might be forced in January or face the prospect of throwing some untried youngsters into the side.

There's no light at the end of the tunnel just yet on the injury front.

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Tottenham have failed to win in five successive home Premier League games (D2 L3) for the first time since October 2008 (a run of eight), in what were Juande Ramos' final eight games in charge.

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou speaking to PLP: "A disappointing outcome. It's a game we should have put to bed a lot earlier. We had opportunities to get a third and at 2-1 they were not really creating much. Obviously they score and it's a disappointing outcome.

"We had opportunities to kill the game off but didn't do that. We paid the price. We have a tired group of players at the moment and we are lacking a bit of sharpness in the areas we need. They are trying hard."

On fan frustration: "I am not tuned into the fans, but I would not be surprised if they are frustrated and disappointed with the way things are going at the moment. That's up to me to fix."

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There are six games in the Premier League on Sunday, and we will bring you every moment.

• Leicester v Man City (14:30)

• Crystal Palace v Southampton

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• Fulham v Bournemouth

• Tottenham v Wolves

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Ange Postecoglou sounded a bit deflated after Tottenham's defeat at Nottingham Forest. While I still think he has brought so much to the Premier League, you cannot deny he needs a positive result or two.

It definitely does not help that he is so short of fit centre-backs at the moment and, overall, says this is the worst injury crisis he has ever faced as a manager.

Ange is just going to have to get on with it, but this game looks a lot tougher than it might have done a couple of weeks ago.

Wolves have won their first two matches under new manager Vitor Pereira and, after shipping a load of goals under Gary O'Neil, they kept two clean sheets too.

I am still backing Spurs here though, despite their defensive issues. They did not score against Forest but had some decent chances and, at home, I think they will find a way to win.

Emma-Jean's prediction: 3-1

Tottenham are very unpredictable but, when they play well, they really shine.

Read the full predictions and have your say here

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Vitor Pereira has praised Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and his style of play, as he prepares to take his Wolves side to face Spurs on Sunday.

"I love it. I appreciate it a lot because we competed against each other in Asia," Pereira said.." We played each other in the Asian Champions League two or three times.

"He is a manager with different ideas, very offensive ideas and it means they are a team that can score a lot of goals. We need to be at our best level to compete with them.

"The game will be very hard for us."

Pereira has had a perfect start to his Wolves tenure, winning both his games in charge and was manager of Shanghai SIPG when Postecoglou was at Yokohama Marinos.

Of his counterpart's management, Pereira said: "They had an incredible team. The style of play was, in my opinion, something special - very different.

"He did a fantastic job in Japan and now we face each other in England - the world of football. The country of football."

The Wolves boss also refused to add to the growing pressure surrounding Postecoglou, and was more keen to speak about his own philosophy, "I want to win games but play good football.

"Football for me is not just about results - it is about having an idea and to make others believe in your way of playing.

"At this moment I'm trying to create identity but it's not the style of Vitor Pereira - it's the style of Wolves.

"It's something we need to embrace - our game, our style."

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Tottenham have lost each of their past three Premier League meetings with Wolves, their longest losing run against them in their league history.

Wolves have won both of their Premier League games under Vítor Pereira – no manager has ever won each of his first three top-flight games in charge of the club.