Palmer misses penalty, Romero ‘Bournemouth’s best player’ as Spurs struggle

The teams are in for the 2pm kick-offs!

Spurs captain Heung-min Son has been dropped for their clash against Bournemouth, with Wilson Odobert starting.

Dominic Solanke returns from injury up front while Cristian Romero features for the first time since December.

James Maddison and Mathys Tel are both on the bench too.

As for the Cherries, Evanilson starts up front and Justin Kluivert comes back into the team after a rest in the FA Cup.

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Sarr, Johnson, Odobert, Solanke.

Subs: Kinsky, Udogie, Van de Ven, Gray, Bergvall, Maddison, Son, Tel, Scarlett.

Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Kluivert, Semenyo, Tavernier, Evanilson.

Subs: Dennis, Soler, Scott, Brooks, Jebbison, Ouattara, Sinisterra, Akinmboni, Silcott-Duberry.

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At Stamford Bridge, Reece James absent for Chelsea.

He’s reported to be ill, while Romeo Lavia features in the Blues’ squad for the first time since January 14.

Wesley Fofana starts against his former club at right-back with James and Malo Gusto both sidelined.

Meanwhile, Leicester have changed their system and look to be playing a five-at-the-back formation.

Conor Coady slots into the defence while Luke Thomas starts at wing-back and Patson Daka partners Jamie Vardy up front.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Fofana, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Nkunku.

Subs: Jorgensen, Chalobah, Badiashile, Antwi, Acheampong, Amougou, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, George.

Leicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Coady, Kristiansen, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Daka, Vardy.

Subs: Stolarczyk, Okoli, Ricardo, Coulibaly, Winks, Buonanotte, Mavididi, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew.

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Erik ten Hag was planning to be Manchester United manager for 10 years, according to his former first-team coach.

Ex-Premier League striker Benni McCarthy was part of Ten Hag’s backroom staff at Old Trafford for two years.

And he’s now revealed that the Dutchman planned to be at Man United for a decade before being sacked two years into his tenure in October last year.

McCarthy told BBC Sport Africa: “I was given an incredible opportunity to work with one of the biggest and best clubs in the world under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.

“I learned utmost professionalism because the manager I worked under was not just a disciplinarian, but he was the best and one of the most unbelievable professionals I’ve ever seen in the game.

“Extremely hard-working, very dedicated, very passionate, he planned on being the Manchester United coach for the next 10 years.

“That was his vision.”

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Mohamed Salah continued his incredible campaign yesterday by scoring another two goals for Liverpool.

His double from the penalty spot helped complete a comeback win over Southampton to extend his side’s lead at the top.

On top of that, it also saw Salah join Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero’s tally in the all-time Premier League scoring list.

The Egyptian is now joint-fifth with Aguero on 184 goals.

Speaking about equalling the ex-City striker’s record, he said: “I knew about the record, but I didn’t think about it while I was playing.

“It’s a good record to be equalling. Sergio was a great player, he was a legend for the league.

“So I am happy about that and happy about the win.”

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Andrea Berta to become their new sporting director, talkSPORT understands.

The Gunners have been searching for a new transfer guru following Edu’s exit in November.

Edu had spent five years at the Emirates Stadium, having returned to the club in 2019.

Interim sporting director Jason Ayto had been a candidate for the role, along with former Gunners midfielder Tomas Rosicky.

Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth was also linked with the role, having suddenly left Old Trafford in December.

However, Berta is set to be handed the job.

The Italian had been linked with joining AC Milan in recent weeks following his exit from Atletico Madrid.

Berta spent 12 years with the Spanish giants before leaving the club in January.

It’s all over at Molineux and it ends one goal apiece.

The 1-1 scoreline means that David Moyes’ side are now eight games unbeaten in the Premier League.

A draw sees Wolves go six points clear of the relegation zone while Everton are now 16 points clear of the drop zone.

It’s game on at Molineux!

Just a matter of minutes after Everton took charge of the game, Marshall Munetsi grabs an equaliser.

Wolves are in real need of points to bolster their survival hopes and they’ll be hoping to kick on now and grab another.

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