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The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

Thomas Frank sends message to Tottenham fans as Spurs aim for home 'fortress'

Away day specialists desperate to reverse woeful record in front of their own supporters, starting against Aston Villa

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Spurs handed a massive fitness boost as Thomas Frank’s attacking options bolstered ahead of Aston Villa showdown

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

No 10 pledges action on Israeli fans ban a week after police warned of risk

Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Discussions to overturn ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans happening ‘at pace’ – No 10

Sir Keir Starmer wants to do ‘everything in his power’ to ensure Jewish people feel safe in the UK, a No 10 spokesman added.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Why there will be 700 police officers and zero away fans at Europa League match

Prime minister Keir Starmer criticised the decision over the Europa League match, with a heightened police presence expected at Villa Park

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Robert Rinder fears for safety of Jewish community after ban on Israeli fans attending Aston Villa game

Robert Rinder has expressed fears for the safety of the Jewish community after a ban was placed on Israeli fans attending a match against Aston Villa.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Left-leaning Greens and Independents back ban on Israeli football fans

The Green Party’s deputy leader suggested a sporting boycott of Israel was needed, similar to that implemented against apartheid South Africa.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Birmingham authorities facing mounting pressure over Israeli football fans ban

The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Anger Mounts Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban For Aston Villa Match

British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025