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Matt Doherty pads Tottenham Hotspur lead over Crystal Palace | Premier League

JANUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Takes shot in rare start Doherty made a block, two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Brighton. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Doherty made his first Premier League start since April on Saturday while Emerson was suspended, and he helped keep a clean sheet from right wing-back. Doherty will likely return to the bench moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role off bench Doherty has appeared twice this season for a combined total of seven minutes in the Premier League and UCL heading into the September international break.

Impact Doherty has been an unused substitute in most of Tottenham's matches this season, as Emerson has been the starter at right wing-back and then Ivan Perisic was selected over him against Leicester on Saturday. Doherty seems a long way from having manager Antonio Conte's trust.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Doherty played for the second half of Wednesday's friendly against the K-League All Stars.

Impact Doherty was able to avoid surgery on a knee injury but has still been out for the last three months. With this first appearance, he should have no issues getting fully fit by the season-opener against Southampton.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for preseason Doherty was pictured early in the preseason following his knee injury that didn't need surgery.

Impact It's been more than three months since Doherty's injury, which is more than the eight-week timeline he was initially given. He should feature plenty in the preseason and if all goes well, he'll be ready to start in a few weeks for Tottenham's opener against Southampton.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed done for season Doherty will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury, according to manager Antonio Conte. "No, I think after the first visit of the doctor, the doctor said he could re...

Impact It doesn't look like Doherty will need surgery, but an eight-week timeline keeps him out the rest of the season. It's unfortunate for him after he finally caught on at Tottenham, totaling nine starts from 15 appearances while producing two goals and four assists. Fortunately for Tottenham, Sergio Reguilon and Ryan Sessegnon are options who can come into the XI and even play both sides.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly out for season Doherty will miss the rest of the season after damaging his MCL over the weekend, reports football.london.

Impact It's a tough injury for Doherty, who only recently was getting playing time for Tottenham and playing his best football. He was on his seventh-straight start when he went down early in Saturday's match against Villa. He'll finish the campaign with two goals and four assists from 15 appearances (nine starts).

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Villa Doherty was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Aston Villa in the 21st minute after suffering an apparent knee injury. He took a shot and made a clearance in the match before...

Impact More information about Doherty's injury will likely emerge after Saturday's game, but he was replaced at left wing back by Sergio Reguilon.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Newcastle Doherty scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Newcastle United. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Doherty scored his second goal of the season on Sunday, and he should have been credited with his fifth assist with a cross for Emerson that his fellow full back slotted home. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against Aston Villa, which are 10th in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Doherty heads Tottenham Hotspur into 2-1 edge v. Newcastle United ' Premier League

APRIL 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Records two assists Doherty garnered two assists, one shot (on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) versus Everton on Monday.

Impact After making just one start over the first six months of the season, Doherty has now featured in three of Spurs' last five contests. In those appearances, the defender generated one goal on three shots (three on target), three assists and eight crosses (two accurate). If he can maintain his place in the starting XI, Doherty should be a solid fantasy option moving forward.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Doherty slams Tottenham into the lead over Leeds United ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Opens the scoring Saturday Doherty scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Doherty found the back of the net after ten minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the wingback as he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the win.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Doherty: Tottenham Hotspur intense but sloppy v. Wolves ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Assists as substitute Doherty had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating four chances during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Leicester City.

Impact Doherty entered the match at halftime and set up Steven Bergwijn in the 95th to assists Spurs' second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the wingback while his four chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench in draw Doherty had four shots (one on target), created three chances and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Southampton.

Impact Doherty replaced Sergio Reguilon at halftime and had his best performance of the season so far, putting up some impressive numbers on the offensive end from the left flank. This was only the fourth appearance of the season for Doherty and the first one where he played 45 minutes. He'll hope this showing helps him to keep getting playing time during Saturday's visit to Watford.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes

Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League title

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns for cup match Doherty (undisclosed) made the bench for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Burnley.

Impact Doherty made the bench for Wednesday's match, and should likely be an option Saturday against Manchester United. The defender isn't likely to be a major part of the starting XI even when fully fit.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Doherty (undisclosed) won't be in the squad versus West Ham United on Sunday but should resume training soon after manager Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters, "Matt Doherty probabl...

Impact Considering Doherty has been an unused substitute five times this season, with just one appearance off the bench, his absence likely won't impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, the defender may be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Doherty picked up an injury over the international break and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Impact Doherty has played just seven minutes this season, so his injury doesn't mean much for Tottenham. It's an unfortunate situation for him after being a regular at successful Wolves teams in prior seasons under Santo. At this point, it wouldn't be surprising if he was sent elsewhere in the transfer window.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 17 apps in first Spurs season Doherty recorded two assists in 17 appearances (13 starts) during the 2020/21 EPL season.

Impact Doherty arrived from Wolves before the season began, but it soon became clear he would spent most of the year alternating with Serge Aurier for starts at right-back. While both offer decent fantasy production, Aurier's value on both ends of the pitch was much higher, though both would benefit if they could lock down the starting spot for more than half of a season.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a big step toward the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish team Real Sociedad in Italy

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Matt Doherty to miss Tottenham vs Manchester City after positive COVID-19 test Matt Doherty will miss Tottenham's game with Manchester City after a positive COVID-19 test, reports Charlie Eccleshare. The right-back test...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Handball rule draws widespread ire in penalty-dominated EPL

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho stormed down the tunnel after seeing his team concede a late equalizer from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Wolves sign Semedo from Barca, add to Portuguese connection

Wolverhampton demonstrated its new-found pull by signing Portugal defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth up to 40 million euros ($46 million)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

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Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes

Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

Handball rule draws widespread ire in penalty-dominated EPL

Wolves sign Semedo from Barca, add to Portuguese connection