Kudus' 55m move to north London ended an unofficial 14-year transfer embargo between the two London rivals. Scott Parker had been the last man to switch the East End for N17, doing so after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League in 2011.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that two more Tottenham Hotspur stars had picked up injuries ahead of the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle, taking the total to 12, although two could be back for Saturday's London derby against Chelsea.

Monaco got thrashed 4-1 by Club Brugge but did manage a draw against Man City in their second Champions League contest. However, Wednesday’s game will take place over a month since Monaco’s last win, and this is a team who’ve won just four of 10 games this season.

Football Insider have looked at the six Tottenham games that Archie Gray is expected to miss as he recovers from a calf injury for around four weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in what is the start of what could prove a difficult run, with Manchester United and Arsenal up next.

Newcastle face Tottenham in the EFL Cup. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for the big game at St James' Park

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Tottenham at St James' Park (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Sven Botman does not have a concussion after he was forced off against Fulham but the defender didn't train on Monday.