After a damaging 2-1 home defeat to West Ham, Spurs manager Thomas Frank faces mounting pressure from supporters calling for his dismissal. Despite the club’s poor form and a growing injury crisis, he insists that Tottenham’s leadership still stands by him ahead of a pivotal Champions League tie.

Leeds United, fresh off a shock Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday’s youth side, must now contend with a depleted squad as they host a Newcastle team facing similar woes. With both managers missing key players, the match presents a test of resilience for Daniel Farke and Eddie Howe alike.