Tottenham sign off for the international break with a Premier League trip to Leeds United.
Leeds United vs. Tottenham lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest as Simons, Palhinha return originally appeared on The Sporting News
Tottenham Hotspur head off to Leeds United in Premier League action on October 4.
Spurs extended their unbeaten streak to six games in all competitions with a 2-2 midweek UEFA Champions League draw at Bodo/Glimt, in which they fought back from 2-0 down.
Thomas Frank's start to life in North London has been largely positive, with just one league defeat so far in 2025/26 following his summer switch from Brentford. However, the manner of their recent draws with Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolves and Bodo/Glimt, in which only late goals secured a point, has prompted some scrutiny of Spurs' form.
Leeds have endured a mixed return to the top flight with two wins from six league outings so far.
However, Daniel Farke's are unbeaten at home, with five points gained from three clashes at Elland Road, where they have already held Newcastle United and Bournemouth to draws.
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Leeds United vs. Tottenham lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Farke has stuck with a consistent core of players this season with five starting all six league games.
Karl Darlow will continue in goal as Lucas Perri remains sidelined with a thigh injury, and Wilfried Gnonto is doubtful due to a calf strain.
On the back of a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth last weekend, Farke could stick with an unchanged team, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and USMNT star Brenden Aaronson in attack.
Bournemouth predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Darlow (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson — Longstaff, Ampadu, Stach — Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Injured:Perri (thigh), Gnonto (calf, doubt)
Suspended:None
Frank did not flag up any new injuries after Spurs' draw in Norway, but his lengthy injury list remains unchanged.
James Maddison is set to miss the remainder of the campaign with an ACL injury and Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski are out of action until mid-November.
Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons should rotate back in after being rested at Bodo/Glimt. Randal Kolo Muani is close to being fully fit again.
Tottenham predicted starting XI (4-3-3-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie — Sarr, Palhniha, Bentancur — Kudus, Richarlison, Simons
Injured:Maddison (ACL), Solanke (ankle), Dragusin (knee), Kulusevski (knee), Takai (ankle), Kolo Muani (thigh, doubt), Bissouma (fitness)
Suspended:None
Leeds United vs. Tottenham match details
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Kickoff time: 12:30 p.m. local / 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
- Location: Elland Road, Leeds (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek seven
- Referee: Tom Bramall
- VAR: Jarred Gillett
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