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Apr 2025
50m 53s

How to stay in the Premier League and to...

THE TIMES
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All the talk is Ange Postecoglou could be on his way out of Tottenham. Not so fast says Martin Samuel…he might have done better than you think. Could a Europa League win - especially if its over Man Utd - change the narrative?

Whoever is in charge next season Spurs are unlikely to be in 15th place again. But for the promoted clubs, what do they have to do to stay up? The gulf in wages, playing staff and finances is bigger than ever. Is it fair? What are the challenges on and off the pitch facing the teams coming up.

And the conclusion of our top five all time premier league midfielders debate. Gregor and Jonny have a list…


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