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Four matches make up Sunday's Premier League action, and we will bring you every moment.

• Chelsea v Newcastle - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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

• West Ham v Man Utd - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Arsenal v Liverpool - 16:30 - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

Kick-offs 14:00 GMT unless stated

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

For week nine he takes on rapper Nemzzz, who supports Manchester United.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Crystal Palace are desperate to get their first league win of the season, but any sort of positive result would do after losing their past three games.

I was at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday with BBC Radio 5 Live for Arsenal versus Shaktar Donetsk in the Champions League, and Roy Hodgson was there as a Uefa technical observer. Is his next step a return to the Palace hotseat?

I am saying that tongue in cheek because there is no way they will bring him back - or that he would go back - but Eagles manager Oliver Glasner is already under pressure and the heat will really be on if they lose this game.

I am backing Tottenham, although I am a bit concerned about the fitness of Son Heung-min, who is back from injury but was rested for their Europa League game with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.

Tiredness could affect other players. Spurs play high-pressing and high-energy football and I wonder what playing twice a week will do to them.

Also, the way Tottenham play might suit Palace more, because Eberechi Eze will have a lot more space than he had in their defeat against Nottingham Forest on Monday.

So Palace should pose more of a threat, but Spurs blew West Ham away and, while this will be a lot closer, I still expect them to win.

Nemzzz's prediction: 0-1

Palace are really missing Michael Olise, so I am backing Spurs.

Read the full predictions and have your say here

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Earlier, we asked you to identify the former Tottenham player from their Premier League statistics playing for the club.

The correct answer was Eric Dier.

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has said Mikey Moore is "ready to start any game" but he intends to maintain a degree of caution with the highly rated 17-year-old's development.

Moore impressed in Thursday's Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar and even drew comparisons with Brazil forward Neymar from team-mate James Maddison.

He has appeared as a substitute for Spurs in the Premier League on three occasions this term but is yet to start a top-flight league match.

"I just feel, especially with young players, you've got to be really careful about their introduction into senior football," said Postecoglou.

"Last year, he didn't really have a full season of football. He had a couple of injuries and he went from playing under-18s football to playing very little under-21 football before we integrated him [into the first team].

"He's still physically growing and you have to take that into account.

"He's ready to start a Premier League game for sure, but we want to continue to develop Mikey in the right way and give him a platform to keep improving.

"So far, whatever we've asked of him, he's made a real impact and the plan is to continue to do that."

Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport journalist

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Son Heung-min is "unlikely" to feature at Selhurst Park - the Spurs captain was rested for the Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar after feeling soreness at the end of the Premier League victory against West Ham. "Sonny's still not right; he's still not feeling 100%. He's unlikely for the weekend and we'll see how he is beyond that," said Postecoglou.

• Djed Spence will also be missing for Sunday's game because of a slight knock, but Postecoglou hopes he will return to training next week.

• In Son's absence, James Maddison led the side on Thursday - five days after being substituted at half-time against the Hammers. "He played well in the first half [against West Ham], it was just a tactical change I thought was needed for the team to win, but I understand players want to play all the time," said the Spurs boss.

• He added: "His leadership throughout the game was good in the way he played. He was positive on the ball and when we needed moments of creativity or discipline he was there. Mikey [Moore] had that spell where he was feeling good and 'Madders' made a point to keep giving him the ball, which showed real leadership. He sensed Mikey was doing some special things."

• Maddison likened Moore to Brazil forward Neymar after Thursday's win and Postecoglou said of the teenager: "We all understand with young players that you have to be careful, but as I said after the game, I don't get the sense that's going to affect Mikey at all."

• Asked about the pros and cons of keeping Moore at the club this season, rather than sending him out on loan, Postecoglou said: "The key is that you treat each case individually. The key for us this year was to try to expose Mikey to our first-team environment - that was more important than him just getting game time because he hasn't been at this level for any length of time. If we get between 15 and 20 games from Mikey between now and the end of the season, I think that's meaningful for him."

• On Sunday's opponents Palace, who are yet to win in the Premier League this season: "It's a good challenge for us, they're going through a tough spell but they've got some talent in that team. You get the feeling with Palace that once they turn it around, they could go on a run like they did last year under Oliver [Glasner]."

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We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Europa League game between Tottenham and AZ Alkmaar.

Here are some of your comments:

Craig: With nine changes it was no surprise Tottenham looked disjointed. Blunt up front, with Richarlison and Timo Werner totally unconvincing. It was a win and a clean sheet, which cannot be dismissed, but a much better performance is needed if there are ambitions to actually win this trophy.

Andrew: For a few seconds it looked like there was going to be an agenda over who takes the penalty. James Maddison made the right decision handing the ball to Richarlison. The captain made a decision that suited the whole team as well as the manager. That's what leadership is all about.

JJ: Can see why Mikey Moore is so hyped at Spurs. Second half when he switched wings he was just gliding through players. Shame he missed the header in first half but definitely a star in the making. I'm glad Richarlison got on the scoresheet - thanks to Maddison showing class and giving him the penalty. The backline was not as shaky and Fraser Forster had a solid game.

Jeremy: Overall excellent, particularly with all the changes made from the previous game . Well done to all the youngsters.

Terry: The result was OK, but I don't think it was a very good performance by Spurs. A lot of youngsters in the team. There is nothing wrong with that but we just lacked a bit of sharpness and the passing was not as good as it should be. How you get Werner to score goals I don't know because he missed a sitter. Our defence didn't look very solid either.

Andrew: Nine changes is too many, Ange - far too many. I'm all for our youth coming through but not all at the same time.

Guess the former Tottenham player from their Premier League statistics at the club:

• Years at club: 2014-2024

• National team: England

• Position: Defender/Midfielder

• Appearances: 274

• Goals: 12

Answer will be revealed at 17:00 BST

Middlesbrough have ruled out the possibility of 22-year-old midfielder Hayden Hackney joining Tottenham or Newcastle United in January. (GiveMeSport), external

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There was more to celebrate than just the victory on Thursday night for Tottenham fans.

17-year-old academy product Mikey Moore impressed against AZ Alkmaar on his full home debut.

Plenty more to come from the talented teenager...

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking to TNT Sports: "For the most part I thought we did OK, could probably add a couple more goals but overall, considering the context of all the changes, I thought we did OK."

On his half-time change, replacing Timo Werner for Brennan Johnson: "Timo was getting in good areas but he is obviously low on confidence.

"With Brennan on the bench I thought it was a good time to get him on and put Mikey [Moore] on the left, he's more comfortable out there."

On Mikey Moore's performance: "Yeah it's exciting. Every challenge we throw to him he thrives on. He's a great kid, working hard every day, and its exciting for us and the football club."

On James Maddison giving the penalty to Richarlison after a discussion: "As long as they score I couldn't care less. As long as they work that out."

On their performances in Europe so far: "You can only face what is in front of you and that is what we have done so far.

"Three wins is a decent start and we will be ready for the next challenge."

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Tottenham captain James Maddison, speaking to TNT Sports: "Another one ticked off. That's three in three, nine points puts us in a very good position."

On letting Richarlison take the penalty: "Initially we both wanted to take it. I'm a senior player, I was captain today, I was going to take it, but I thought Richarlison has come back from an injury, it's difficult for a striker - a first goal gives confidence.

"It was a split second decision to let him take it. [It's] leadership, obviously I wore the armband but even if I wasn't the captain I would still like to think I would make a decision that is best for the team. Hopefully that gives him a big boost."

On Mikey Moore's performance: "I thought we had Neymar on the left wing! He is fearless, [he has] that young, fearless mentality.

"He's a brilliant lad, he has bags of ability. I will hopefully help him with wise words but he has all the ability and well done to him."

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Richarlison scored his first goal for Tottenham in major European competition since netting a brace against Marseille on his debut in the Champions League in September 2022.

Indeed, he has now scored all five penalties he has taken for English sides (excluding shootouts).

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There are 16 matches in the Europa League on Thursday, with Manchester United and Tottenham both in action.

• Eintracht Frankfurt v RFS (17:45)

• Roma v Dynamo Kyiv (17:45)

• Midtjylland v Union Saint-Gilloise (17:45)

• Qarabag v Ajax (17:45)

• Maccabi Tel Aviv v Real Sociedad (17:45)

• PAOK v Viktoria Plzen (17:45)

• Ferencvaros v Nice (17:45)

• Fenerbahce v Man Utd - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar

• Lyon v Besiktas

• Anderlecht v Ludogorets

• Athletic Bilbao v Slavia Prague

• Malmo v Olympiakos

• Porto v Hoffenheim

• Twente v Lazio

• Rangers v FCSB

All kick-off times 20:00 BST unless stated

Follow all of the action and reaction, including from the Conference League games, here

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We are still seeing a very good version of Tottenham that features James Maddison.

It does not feel fair to say Maddison does not work hard enough, especially given Ange Postecoglou starts him often. Yes, he has been substituted off in recent weeks but that is probably more to do with tactics.

Postecoglou knows the balance of his team and what is right in each moment. His desire and impact on the game is the same as other people's, so if he is not doing well in this moment then it is not because he is a bad player. It is the same for one or two other players in the team as well.

He might not be fully fit and that is why he is not in form, but Spurs also have other attacking options in midfield.

His role as vice-captain goes beyond just being a leader on the pitch and is also important out on the training ground. It is about being respected and Postecoglou chose him because of that.

If Postecoglou was not picking him altogether then that would suggest a larger issue. But as a manager he is very good at picking players in the moment for the game at hand.

It will click at Tottenham and that is when we will also get back to seeing the best of Maddison.

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Tottenham's Europa League tie against AZ Alkmaar will carry a tangible sense of home for defender Micky van de Ven.

The 23-year-old Dutch international spent time in the club's academy before charting his course to the Premier League via another Dutch club Volendam, and German club Wolfsburg.

However despite the link to his formative years the defender has said that the fixture does not carry any special significance for him personally.

"Maybe me playing against AZ (on Thursday night) is more special for the people around me, not so much for me. Of course, I have friends who support AZ. For me, it's like playing against each other team," he said.

Van de Ven does still hold a sweet spot for the city where his dad Marcel still lives though, including one restaurant in particular.

"The owner of this (Do Koning) restaurant is a good mate of my dad's - my dad lives in Alkmaar," the defender added.

"I don't think I will get a discount if I play well (on Thursday) because then probably we will beat them."

Tottenham will be aiming to continue their 100% start in the Europa League, having won their opening two games by an aggregate score of 5-1.

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Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says the side can achieve "beautiful things" this season.

They continue their Europa League campaign on Thursday when they host Eredevisie club AZ Alkmaar.

Speaking before the game, Van de Ven said: "We all trust in the process and the system the gaffer wants to play. We all trust in each other and we know we can achieve some beautiful things."

Tottenham are on a run of six wins in seven in all competitions since boss Ange Postecoglou said "I always win things in my second year" after their derby loss to Arsenal back in September.

However, Van de Ven was quick to play down expectations going into Thursday's match, despite the competition representing a significant opportunity to win the club's first piece of silverware since 2008.

"Of course we want to win a trophy. That is something we all want and we are working towards every day. Even if the gaffer didn't say this, we still had the same belief as a group," added the Netherlands international.

"We know our quality. We know we have some unbelievable players in the team and an unbelievable group of players. Hopefully we can win a prize. That's a big thing for us."

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We asked for your views on midfielder James Maddison after he was replaced by Pape Sarr at half time against West Ham on Saturday.

Is Tottenham's vice-captain no longer an automatic starter?

Tristen: If you have watched Madders this season then you would agree with me that this question isn’t worth entertaining. We need him and Dejan Kulusevki pulling the strings in midfield and then one defensive midfielder. Sometimes against tougher teams, we might need two defensive midfielders. It’s called squad rotation and competition for the starting XI.

Ben: So it’s gone from surprise that Maddison was not picked for the latest England camp to should we drop him in a very short space of time. I think people are getting a bit carried away. I think the bigger talking point - and a good one at that - was Ange Postecoglou's decision to have a bit of tactical flexibility and bring Sarr into the match at half-time.

Matt: Definitely not - he is a very talented player. What he brings us far outweighs the negatives. Last season he was the first name on the team sheet when fit. All players go through a dip in form, he will come good again, a couple of assists or a goal or two and he will be right back in business.

Tom: It is not a matter of whether Spurs are better or not with or without Maddison, but a matter of different profiles of player. Maddison produced the most amount of chances in 45 minutes ever for Spurs against West Ham but Sarr brought more energy and legs, which was required in that game. More a matter of rotation than quality.

Luke: In my opinion, this really depends on the opposition. Maddison has some excellent traits that are better suited for certain games. He can drop deep and take the ball and progress the play through his passing range. Sometimes however we need more energy and a physical presence which he is not as suited for. At the end of the day we need both options.