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Adwaidh Rajan
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Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday was the 20th of their Premier League season.

The defeat saw Spurs drop to 17th with only the relegated trio of Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton below them with two games to go.

They are on 38 points from 36 games - one behind their Europa League final opponents Manchester United and two behind West Ham, who climbed to 15th with a 2-0 win against the Ruben Amorim's side.

Adding insult to injury, 20 defeats is the most Spurs have suffered during a single Premier League season in history and the last time they lost as many in the English top division was during the 1991-92 season.

It was also their 24th defeat across all competitions and they have only lost more in a single season in 1991-92, when they recorded 25 defeats.

Their poor derby display might be down to the fact that Ange Postecoglou made eight changes to the side that defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg.

But he was forced into a substitution inside 20 minutes as Dejan Kulusevski, who was one of three to keep their place in the side, became the latest Spurs player to pick up an injury.

Postecoglou's side have won just one of their past 10 league games but will hope to bounce back against Aston Villa on Friday before making the trip to Bilbao to face the Red Devils in the all-important European final.

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Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to Sky Sports after the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace: "It was disappointing, we never really got into the game and we didn't control it at any time.

"We've handled it well so far, that's not the issue. The issue is making multiple changes, we aren't reacting well to that.

"If you think we wouldn't have 20 league defeats without being in the final, then I don't know how else to describe it.

"I'm disappointed, it's clear we're not anywhere near the level we need to be. We're making changes and the guys are getting opportunities."

On Dejan Kulusevski's injury: "He should be OK."

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Today's defeat was Tottenham Hotspur's 24th across all competitions, only losing more matches in a single season in their history in 1991-92 (25 defeats).

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Five matches make up Sunday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

• Newcastle v Chelsea (12:00)

• Manchester United v West Ham - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

• Nottingham Forest v Leicester City - BBC Radio 5 Live

• Tottenham v Crystal Palace - live on the BBC Sport website

• Liverpool v Arsenal (16:30) - BBC Radio 5 Live

All kick-off times 14:15 BST unless stated

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Both clubs can almost forget about this game, really. It is a bit of a nuisance for both of them.

Tottenham's season rests on what happens in the Europa League final on 21 May, while for Crystal Palace it is all about the FA Cup final next weekend.

Eagles boss Oliver Glasner went strong with his team selection against Forest last week and if he does the same here then I can see a Palace victory. They don't have much to play for, though, because win or lose they look likely to finish in their usual position - 12th.

Spurs are still having a stinker of a time with injuries, with James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall both set to miss the rest of the season, and that situation hardly helps Ange Postecoglou with the side he picks.

It is hard to make a call without knowing who will play but, all things considered, the most likely outcome is probably a draw.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 14:15).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On if Son Heung-min will feature: "Everyone got through Thursday OK and we're half hopeful that we can get Sonny some minutes tomorrow. He'll be the only one who can really come back in."

• Longer-term injuries James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin are all out for the season.

• On who will be missing after Thursday night: "It will be a balancing act. [Cristian] Romero and Micky van de Ven do need to get some game time between now and then [the Europa League final], and that's unlikely tomorrow, because the thing about Thursday night, playing on an artificial pitch takes a lot out of the players. It's fair to say they were sore."

• On Bodo/Glimt's 4G surface: "I remember when we played at Tamworth (on an artificial pitch in the FA Cup in January), we actually picked up a couple of injuries in the games straight after, because of the surface. So we have to be really careful about tomorrow's game, but next Friday (at Aston Villa) is a bit different. We have to make decisions where, ultimately, we want to be in great condition for the final."

• On the Europa League final being his 100th game in charge of Spurs: "It's been a really full hundred. It's fair to say I've experienced nearly every emotion in it. Hopefully the one main emotion after it all will be the joys at the end of the final."

Full commentary of Tottenham v Crystal Palace is available on the BBC Sport website from 14:15 BST on Sunday

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou came out fighting after his side beat Bodo/Glimt to reach the Europa League final, but does his approach with the media detract from Spurs' performances on the pitch?

Former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown tells The Football News Show that Postecoglou could have handled some situations better and explains why he feels the Australian will leave at the end of the season, regardless of the result against Manchester United.

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Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent

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Vinai Venkatesham, the former Arsenal chief executive, is joining the club before next season in the same position he vacated at Emirates Stadium.

Similarly, a potential return of former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is an ongoing process.

BBC Sport understands machinations towards Paratici's possible comeback are in motion, though sources close to the situation have expressed caution by insisting a full agreement for the Italian's return is yet to be finalised and may take a while longer to be reached.

There is a sense, however, that a deal with a view to appointing Paratici to the club's new-look executive team is achievable.

Paratici, having first joined Spurs 2021, left the club in 2023 after an appeal against a two-and-a-half-year Fifa ban for alleged financial irregularities dating back to his spell at Juventus was rejected by Italy's highest sports court.

Despite the suspension, Paratici - who held talks with AC Milan in recent weeks - has remained a constant at Tottenham, working for the club in an unofficial consultancy capacity.

The Italian has also been a regular at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since his ban was enforced in spring 2023.

Paratici's suspension is due to expire in July, which could pave the way for his return if discussions are successful.

Read more on summer changes at Tottenham

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Tottenham Hotspur will take on Manchester United in the final of the Europa League in Bilbao on 21 May.

A European success is at stake for a club that has not won a trophy since 2008.

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Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says it is "tough to take" that he will not be able to play in the Europa League final.

The 28-year-old suffered a serious knee injury in the side's semi-final first leg win over Bodo/Glimt and is expected to be out for up to three months.

With Spurs securing their place in the European final on 21 May on Thursday night, it means Maddison will not be able to play in the showpiece against Manchester United in Bilbao.

Posting on social media on Friday, the England international said: "Gutted. Just absolutely gutted.

"We've had our sights on that European final in Bilbao from day one of this campaign. So to accept not being able to take part out on that pitch with the boys is really tough to take.

"Injuries are just part of this game that can be so cruel at times. But I truly believe that it can be a special night for my football club. Bring on the 21st. All together."

Ali Speechly
Fan writer

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Despite all the scaremongering that took place before Thursday game, Ange Postecoglou's team skipped past Bodo/Glimt and into the final of the Europa League.

No artificial pitch or cold temperature or even the often-mocked history of Tottenham was going to stop them.

This was the controlled and confident performance Spurs fans will feel we have waited for all season.

It was only right that Dominic Solanke opened the scoring – a much-deserved reward for his relentless pressing and invaluable work off the ball, not just in this game, but the whole campaign.

Was it a shot or a cross from Pedro Porro? He happily confirmed afterwards that it was a cross but, in all honesty, who cares? None of the 400 or so travelling Spurs fans - and certainly none of us watching on TV.

If there was any doubt about Ange's grip on the dressing room, footage of the post-match celebrations has surely put that to rest.

Whether this turns out to be one of the final stops on Ange's farewell tour or not, Spurs are on their way to Bilbao. The positivity and determination that was in abundance in Norway has left me feeling more confident than ever that this time, we will be leaving with the trophy.

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We asked for your travel plans for the Europa League final in Bilbao.

Here are some of your comments:

Steve: Booked a hotel way back in October. I thought we were in with a good chance. Bought flights a few weeks back via Biarritz. Looking forward to it!

Paul: My mate and I luckily booked a hotel for two nights before the second leg of the quarter-final v Frankfurt. We managed to book a flight last Friday, which must have only just been released as the price had quadrupled the next day. All direct from London to Bilbao with a two-day visit.

Ian: Booked flights to Bordeaux in January. Car hired, will drive to San Sebastian and will be there by lunchtime on Tuesday with Airbnb booked for two nights. Just over an hour's drive to Bilbao on matchday. Total cost including tickets is £350.

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Danny: Flying to Majorca on Monday night and then another flight to Madrid. Early first-class train to Santander on Tuesday morning (so much cheaper in Spain). A night in Santander then joining a coachload of fellow Spurs fans for a return trip to Bilbao on matchday. An evening in Santander before an early train trip to Alicante on Thursday morning (first class again). Finally an evening flight back to London. Simple.

Jacky: We live in Cornwall, so drive to Plymouth and ferry from there to Santander on Sunday and stay there. Coach on Wednesday to Bilbao, hopefully celebrating all night, as coach back is at 6am.

Ray: Flying to Malaga. One night there, then fly to Bilbao on Wednesday morning, back to Malaga on Thursday morning and then back to Luton that evening.

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Dominic Solanke revealed the squad's delight for under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham reached the Europa League final.

The striker scored the opener in Spurs' 2-0 win at Bodo/Glimt as Postecoglou's side reached the final with a 5-1 aggregate semi-final victory.

Having lost 19 of their 35 top flight games this season, Postecoglou has been under increasing pressure with Tottenham 16th in the Premier League. But reaching the final in Bilbao - where they will face Manchester United - does take some of the heat off Postecoglou.

"We're delighted, he's kept us on track and has got us to where we are," said Solanke. "Pressure is a privilege, I came to the club in the summer, a big club and a big boots to fill.

"In the league, the team could have done better - maybe I could have done better. But in a European tournament, we are so close to winning a trophy, which the club has wanted for years. It's been some tough games recently but we've all played our part here."

Solanke opened the scoring in Norway after 63 minutes, poking in from close range, before Pedro Porro's cross looped in off the post six minutes later to seal victory.

Spurs will travel to Bilbao for the final on 21 May as they look to end their 17-year trophy drought.

"When you're at big clubs you always want to be fighting for silverware and we have the chance to do that. It's going to be a great game and hopefully we can win it," said England international Solanke.

"We need to prepare well, we are going to enjoy it. It's not often you make the final of a European competition. These are the games we live for. It's a privilege but the job is not done yet."

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In Norway, Ange Postecoglou took aim at Tottenham's critics after they reached the Europa League final as he remained on course to continue his record of winning a trophy in his second season.

Spurs eased past Bodo/Glimt 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final in the Arctic Circle to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory on Thursday.

It is Tottenham's sixth European final - their most recent was in 2019 when they lost to Liverpool in the Champions League.

Since winning the 2008 Carabao Cup, Spurs have lost three finals and been beaten in three semi-finals. They have also reached four FA Cup semi-finals without progressing.

The club has not lifted the Europa League in 41 years, since beating Anderlecht to win what was the Uefa Cup at the time.

"I've said all along that this is important," Postecoglou said. "What's happening now is people are fearing that - that it actually might happen, and let's see how we can tear it down somehow and diminish it somehow by saying it's been a poor season and we don't deserve this or we don't deserve that, or somehow comparing us to Man Utd.

"Maybe if we had Man Utd's success then maybe I'd have a different view. So, of course it's massive because you have to frame it against what this club has been through over the last 15 or 20 years and what the supporters have been through.

"We've given them some real hope and something to dream about that we can do something special this year."

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Tottenham Hotspur are through to the Europa League final in Bilbao after beating Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate.

It may have been a disappointing domestic season, but Spurs have a great chance of a European trophy and qualification for next year's Champions League.

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We asked for your views on Tottenham's Europa League semi-final second leg win over Bodo/Glimt.

Here are some of your comments:

Tristen: It seems Ange Postecoglou has finally succumbed to playing a different style of play when needed. Finally, he is adapting to the situation in front of him instead of blindly playing the same old risky tactics week in, week out. We were incredible. Game management 10 out of 10. Rodrigo Bentancur had his best game of the season and the back four can defend when properly set up and organised. More of the same please.

Wes: A decent professional win. We showed an amount of control that has been missing all too often this season in an environment where other decent teams have suffered. However, still too many unforced turnovers of possession to make me feel that this would be sustainable in the league. Buzzing for the final though - done United three times already this year so just one more please, Ange!! Lovely stuff.

Geoff: A brave and professional performance - not 'Spursy' at all. Well done, lads.

Terry: A long overdue performance for the fans. They finally have something to smile about. The defending was much better, certainly, by not giving away stupid goals. They will need this and more when they play Manchester United. A massive effort needed and a little bit of luck, who knows? The Spurs fans need this - it's long overdue. Go for it.

Eric: Ange got the tactics spot on. The Bodo/Glimt fans recognised that we worked hard to stifle Bodo's enthusiasm and it was a bridge too far for them. Bentancur and Yves Bissouma were brilliant in their defensive roles, and Richarlison and Dominic Solanke a genuine combined threat up front. The Bodo/Glimt fans have been very generous and complimentary in defeat.