French captain Hugo Lloris gifted Ola Toivonen with an open goal-winner in injury time in their 2018 WCQ.

Hugo Lloris’ gaffe gifted Sweden a crucial World Cup qualifying win over France.
Didier Deschamps refused to blame Hugo Lloris for his error that handed Sweden a crucial victory over France in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
With only seconds remaining and the scored tied 1-1, Lloris came well outside of his box to clear a ball rolling his way, taking an extra touch while under pressure before scuffing his left-footed kick to Ola Toivonen near the halfway line, where the Sweden midfielder first-timed a lofted ball into the vacant net.
The resulting defeat saw France lose their…

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Harry Kane took control of the Premier League Golden Boot race after bagging four goals against Leicester City.

Tottenham’s Harry Kane was all smiles following his four-goal performance against Leicester City.

Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol go toe-to-toe in predicting fixtures from the final match day of the Premier League season.

With Real Madrid linked with David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois, Shaka Hislop rates the top 5 goalkeepers in the world.

The final day of this season’s Premier League doesn’t look set to be particularly exciting — the title and relegation races have been settled, while Liverpool and Manchester City have easy matches to seal Champions League football ahead of Arsenal.

Indeed, perhaps the only minor interest comes from the battle for individual records — some of them are highly vaunted awards, others simply trivia. But here’s the standings in six separate categories ahead of the weekend action:

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Tottenham faltered in their quest to catch Chelsea as they suffered a surprise defeat to West Ham.

Tottenham faltered in their quest to catch Chelsea as they suffered a surprise defeat to West Ham.

The guys answer your tweets about Kyle Walker’s future, Mauricio Pochettino and Real Madrid’s standing in history.

Mauricio Pochettino is disappointed to see Spurs’ title hopes take a massive hit, but he wants his side to finish strong.

The FC crew aren’t fooled by Tottenham’s defeat at West Ham, which could end their Premier League title hopes. LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris has said that Friday’s defeat at West Ham was the result of complacency and not being strong enough mentality, describing the performance at the London Stadium as “difficult to accept.”
Spurs went down 1-0 to Manuel Lanzini’s 65th-minute goal, missing the chance to close the gap to Chelsea to one point and surely ending their slim hopes of beating them to the title.
The visitors were uncharacteristically disjointed and blunt against a well-drilled West…

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Mauricio Pochettino has no regrets about the way Tottenham played in their FA Cup semifinal loss to Chelsea.

Dan Kilpatrick and Liam Twomey discuss the surprise lineups that played a role in Chelsea and Spurs’ FA Cup semifinal.

Chelsea overcame Tottenham in a back-and-forth thriller at Wembley to make it to the FA Cup final.

Before Tottenham’s FA Cup semifinal with Chelsea, both clubs paid respect to the late Ugo Ehiogu.
LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has said he is proud of the club for sticking to their style and principles in Saturday’s FA Cup semifinal defeat to Chelsea.
Spurs were beaten 4-2 at Wembley — a record seventh consecutive FA Cup semifinal defeat — and Lloris said he felt Chelsea’s superior experience had told.

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Willian twice gave Chelsea the lead, with a free kick and a penalty, but Harry Kane and Dele Alli scored equalisers before substitute Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic sealed…

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Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris has admitted he signed a new deal with Spurs because of his admiration for Mauricio Pochettino.
LONDON — Hugo Lloris has told ESPN FC that his relationship with manager Mauricio Pochettino comes once in a lifetime and that it is the main reason he is still at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Tottenham and France captain has signed two long-term contracts since Pochettino’s appointment in May 2014, the latest a three-year extension until 2022 in December.
Lloris, 30, is still yet to win a league title in his career, and he admits that Pochettino, whom he has described as the best manager in the…

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Eyebrows raised when Mauricio Pochettino suggested he will pick No. 2 goalkeeper Michel Vorm in the FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea on April 22.
It was disappointing news for a number of fans, particularly those who feel Pochettino does not take cup competitions seriously enough.
The Spurs boss has stated his desire to bring trophies to White Hart Lane and stressed the importance of creating a “winning mentality”. But after early eliminations from the League Cup, Champions League and Europa League…

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Steve Nicol wonders if the injuries Tottenham sustained in the win at Burnley will overshadow the three points gained.
BURNLEY, England — Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has warned his teammates to make sure of Champions League qualification before they start thinking about winning the title.
Tottenham’s 2-0 win at Burnley on Saturday, coupled with Chelsea’s surprise home defeat to Crystal Palace, moved them to within seven points of the league leaders and nine clear of fifth-placed Manchester United, who have a game in hand.
Spurs could reduce the gap further if they win at struggling Swansea on Wednesday and Chelsea…

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The Tottenham net-minder talks up the team’s hopes to qualify for the UCL again, and their vision for league success. France’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez believes Tottenham Hotspur’s Hugo Lloris has the talent to play for “any of Europe’s top five clubs.”
Lloris, 30, has developed into one of the world’s leading goalkeepers since joining Tottenham from Lyon in 2012, playing his part in Spurs’ Premier League challenge this season by helping them into second place.
Former Manchester United man Barthez told L’Equipe that the France captain has what it takes to make the step up to a club at the…

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France coach Didier Deschamps has said he has been highly impressed by Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe.
France captain Hugo Lloris has backed Kylian Mbappe to have a “great career” and says he has been impressed with how the Monaco teenager has been able to stay grounded.
Mbappe, 18, has caught the eye this season after scoring 19 goals for Monaco, with sources telling ESPN FC that Manchester United are among a number of Europe’s top clubs interested in signing him this summer.
The forward’s impressive form has been rewarded with a maiden France call-up, and his new international teammate Lloris says…

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Former Spurs defender Ledley King speaks about Tottenham’s progression under Pochettino and their preseason preparations.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has told French publication Le Figaro that coach Mauricio Pochettino is the best in the world, indicating that he will stay as long as he remains in charge.
Lloris, 30, has been linked with a move away from London, with Real Madrid and Manchester United said to be among those interested.
But the France captain has signed two long-term contracts since Pochettino arrived in summer 2014 and said: “My future is linked to Mauricio’s, that is certain.
“I feel very…

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