13 h. ago Greg Fisilau sets the tone as Exeter show strength with dismissal of Leicester

Exeter 24-10 LeicesterChiefs move to within a point of leaders NorthamptonThere is still a long way to go but Exeter would have settled for their current position back in the summer. Second place in the Prem table heading into 2026 with momentum building nicely is a very different story from last season’s grim struggle and, in front of a 15,000 capacity crowd, here was another example of exactly why they are a developing force.While this was not quite as compelling as their pre-Christmas raid on Saracens, the Chiefs could conceivably have registered another half-dozen tries in the absence of Len Ikitau, their injured Wallaby centre. Another barnstorming display from No 8 Greg Fisilau set the standard and the whole side showed enough physicality and defensive hunger to leave the Tigers to survive on seasonal scraps. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Liverpool handed Alexander Isak worry but survive late Tottenham scare

TOTTENHAM 1-2 LIVERPOOL: Xavi Simons' red card helps Arne Slot's side win in north London thanks to goals from summer signings Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, but they made hard work of it

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1 week ago Three Chelsea players set for Carabao Cup chance against Cardiff

Enzo Maresca to hand several players an opportunity to impress in quarter-round tie

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2 w. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank hails Tottenham "legend" Ange Postecoglou ahead of Nottingham Forest trip

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2 w. ago Labour MP pressures government to ban foxhunting for good with private member’s bill

Parliament-based campaigners to set out ‘gold-standard’ reforms including banning trail-hunting

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2 w. ago Thomas Frank welcomes home momentum and plays down Dominic Solanke fears

Second-half penalties by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons against Slavia Prague helped Tottenham secure back-to-back home wins.

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3 w. ago Thomas Frank hails Tottenham fans for 'warm' Guglielmo Vicario reception as Xavi Simons helps set 'standard'

The Spurs boss hopes to have put tensions between his team and the fanbase behind them

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3 w. ago Thomas Frank happy for Xavi Simons after ‘good step’ in win over Brentford

Xavi Simons’ struck a goal and assist to help Spurs register a first home win in the Premier League since August 16.

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3 w. ago Tottenham 2 Brentford 0: Pressure eases on Thomas Frank as Richarlison and Xavi Simons help down his former club

TOTTENHAM finally twigged that attack is the best form of defence as Thomas Frank earned sweet relief by banishing his beloved Brentford. Xavi Simons bagged his first Spurs goal in just their second Premier League home win of the season to provide a much needed boost in North London. Simons was restored to the side...

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3 w. ago Cristian Romero takes plaudits as Thomas Frank hails Tottenham’s effort in draw

Frank joked about his captain’s ‘perfect bicycle kick, hit with the shin’ which earned a point at Newcastle.

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