Tottenham's new interim head coach Igor Tudor insists there is no time for excuses as he braces for a baptism of fire when Spurs take on Arsenal on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is taking a cautious approach as Germany international Kai Havertz nears a return from injury ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham this Sunday.
Accusations of a breakdown in transparency have surfaced at Tottenham Hotspur after supporters alleged that key concerns were omitted from the published minutes of a recent meeting between club officials and fan representatives.
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the Magpies' 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached agreement to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season following Thomas Frank's dismissal from the post.
Tottenham have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after eight months in charge following Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United.