Person: Etienne Capoue

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Premier League Review: Composed Guendouzi looks an Arsenal captain in waiting

Daniel Storey reviews the weekend's Premier League action.

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Tottenham look for consistency

Tottenham appear to have done good business this summer as Mauricio Pochettino completed the signings of Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon to go along with Tanguy Ndombele, prompting comparisons with three of the most dramatic transfer days in the club’s history — but they have not all ended well.

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EPL Team of the Year: Proud of Sterling for becoming the best he can be

The PFA Team of the Season was dominated by Manchester City and Liverpool players (plus Paul Pogba). But Daniel Storey's selection spreads the recognition a shade wider.

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Does Marco Silva need to rein in attacking instincts in derby?

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Deeney finish hands Watford victory as Everton pay for lack of adventure

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Antonio Conte feels the heat as Chelsea crash

Chelsea suffer devastating loss at Watford

Antonio Conte's future as Chelsea boss was cast into further doubt as his 10-men were thrashed 4-1 by Watford in the Premier League.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2018

Ten-man Watford the biggest scalp in tonight's Carabao Cup ties

Bristol City upset Premier League Watford to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 victory at Vicarage Road.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

Terry steals limelight in thriller

John Terry scored for a 17th successive Premier League season as champions Chelsea beat Watford 4-3 courtesy of Cesc Fabregas’ late strike.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

John Terry scores as Champions Chelsea beat Watford in goal-fest

John Terry scored for a 17th successive Premier League season as champions Chelsea beat Watford 4-3 courtesy of Cesc Fabregas' late strike.

Mon, 15 May, 2017

Here's how Ross Barkley gave Everton a win over Watford

The clock may be ticking at Everton for Ross Barkley but the midfielder's timely intervention ensured a winning end to their season at Goodison Park with a 1-0 victory over Watford.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Can cracker gives Reds firm grip on top four

A moment of magic from Emre Can illuminated an otherwise poor quality game and fired Liverpool a huge stride closer to securing Champions League football next season.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Manchester City v Burnley - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

The week in Fantasy Premier League: The end of 'essentials' - strategy for the second half of the season

Now that the dust has settled on the Christmas fixture schedule, it’s time for Fantasy League managers to catch our breath and take a look at the lessons we’ve learned so far.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Southampton v Liverpool - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium

There are now two teams level at the top of the Premier League

Everton snatched a draw, Leicester lost and Sunderland recorded another win.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Chelsea v Manchester United - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

The week in Fantasy Premier League: The return of Eden Hazard, Aguero’s revenge, and When good stats go bad

As soon as you think you have this season sussed, along comes a player with a points haul that has you looking at your team with familiar contempt once again. This week, step forward Eden Hazard.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

The week in Fantasy Premier League: Why having Capoue on your bench is actually a good thing (just don’t do it again)

Five weeks in and the Fantasy Premier League season continues to infuriate and excite in equal measure.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Jose Mourinho doubts Man United players’ mental strength

Watford 3 Manchester United 1: Well that didn’t last long. The optimism that followed Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford has quickly disappeared with a third successive defeat, the first time the manager has endured such a run since his Porto days in 2002.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Gunners scrape a win, but what happened to West Ham?

Spurs impressed with a win at the bet365 Stadium.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Alan Pardew stands up for 'outstanding' Watford manager Quique Flores

Alan Pardew has defended the “outstanding” Quique Sanchez Flores’ record at Watford amid increasing speculation about the manager’s position.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Slog for Marcus Rashford but Juan Mata delivers for stretched Manchester United

Manchester United 1 Watford 0: Louis van Gaal perhaps had a point earlier this week when he warned Marcus Rashford the hard work is only just beginning.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Mauricio Pochettino: Splashing cash won’t win titles for Tottenham

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he does not have to fork out the cash to bring success to White Hart Lane.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Pochettino: Harry Kane as good as Aguero

Mauricio Pochettino believes striker Harry Kane is now playing at the same level as Sergio Aguero. Kane scored twice in Tuesday’s win at Norwich to take his tally to 15 goals in the Barclays Premier League this season.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

John Terry provides steel as Chelsea frustrate Watford

Watford 0 Chelsea 0: If this really was the start of John Terry’s farewell tour, then we should have perhaps expected nothing else.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

John Terry’s long goodbye begins with clean sheet as unbeaten run continues

However the likelihood of Chelsea playing European football next term receded further.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Watford v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - Vicarage Road

Sergio Aguero ready to hit goal trail again

Watford 1 Manchester City 2: Manuel Pellegrini expects Sergio Aguero to launch another goalscoring run as Manchester City step up their hunt for the quadruple.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Ronald Koeman positive after Watford stalemate

Watford 0 Southampton 0: Southampton manager Ronald Koeman was keen to take the positives out of a scrappy stalemate that left both sides still searching for their first Barclays Premier League wins of the season.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Saints and Watford play out scrappy nil-all draw

Watford and Southampton are still searching for their first Barclays Premier League wins of the season after playing out a scrappy goalless draw at Vicarage Road.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2015

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman tells Man United to up Morgan Schneiderlin offer

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has told Manchester United they will need to improve on their initial offer for Morgan Schneiderlin if they want to sign the French midfielder this summer.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

Family affair for Pochettino

QPR 1 Tottenham 2

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Pochettino turns focus on cup final after Europa League exit

Tottenham lost their “first final” of the week but head coach Mauricio Pochettino cannot let his side wallow in self pity with the Capital One Cup final fast approaching.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 24 in the Premier League.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Transfer deadline day live

Thanks for joining us here on our live blog - plenty of deals on a busy final day.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Townsend calls for Soldado backing

Andros Townsend has called on Tottenham’s top stars to rally round and help misfiring striker Roberto Soldado end his barren spell in front of goal.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Tottenham survive early scares to ease past Burnley

Tottenham 4 Burnley 2: Tottenham survived leaking two early goals to ease past Burnley 4-2 at White Hart Lane and into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Spurs come from two down to beat Burnley

Tottenham 4 Burnley 2

Wed, 14 Jan, 2015

Stunning Lamela goal lights up easy Spurs win

Tottenham 5 Asteras Tripolis 1

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014

Own goal denies Spurs

Sunderland 2 Tottenham 2

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Rodgers must buck a worrying slide

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Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Two debut for QPR as Spurs make seven changes

Premier League team news

Sun, 24 Aug, 2014

Sherwood enjoys the pressure

Tim Sherwood has developed an unhealthy obsession with his position as Tottenham manager and believes he could no longer live without the pressures the job brings.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2014

Sherwood must take kids into ‘lion’s den’

Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood again had to field questions about his future last night ahead of a Europa League clash at Benfica made all the more difficult by a “crippling injury list”.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2014

Sandro in contention for Spurs

Tottenham may welcome back Sandro for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Dnipro.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2014

Hughton relief as Spurs fail to react

Norwich City 1 Tottenham 0

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Tottenham target scores winner

Tottenham’s reported January target Yevhen Konoplyanka scored a decisive penalty against them as Dnipro won 1-0 in their Europa League first leg in Ukraine.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Big three in for trip to Arsenal

Manchester United field Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney and former Gunners captain Robin van Persie for tonight’s Barclays Premier League clash at Arsenal.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2014

Adebayor keeps Spurs in the picture

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Everton 0

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Spurs get an Adebayor boost

Tottenham 1 Everton 0

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

Sergio injury fails to halt five-star City’s surge

Tottenham 1 Manchester City 5

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Five-star City go top as Hammers frustrate Chelsea

Manchester City replaced Arsenal at the top of the Barclays Premier League table after emphatically ending Tottenham’s unbeaten league run under Tim Sherwood with a 5-1 win at White Hart Lane.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Negredo on the bench for City, Terry replaces Cole for Blues

Alvaro Negredo is named amongst the substitutes as Manchester City make six changes for the trip to Tottenham.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

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