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Tottenham Hotspur have begun negotiations with the FA over hosting Champions League matches at Wembley Stadium next season, according to reports.
Spurs have been in discussions with the FA for some time about moving to Wembley for the 2017/18 season while the building work is completed on their new stadium, which is due to open at the start of the 2018/19 campaign.
The Times have reported that that the prospect of having a significantly reduced capacity at White Hart Lane next season has forced the club to consider the temporary switch a year early.
The report also added that Tottenham may be forced to remove up to 8,000 seats from White Hart Lane during the next campaign to facilitate building work on their new stadium, which adjoins their existing ground and is due to open in 2018.
Show all 22 1 /22Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Shay Given - 5 out of 10 The veteran goalkeeper playing his first league game in nearly a year had no chance with such a hopeless defence in front of him.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Geoff Cameron - 5 out of 10 The veteran goalkeeper playing his first league game in nearly a year had no chance with such a hopeless defence in front of him.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Ryan Shawcross - 3 out of 10 Perhaps still rusty after a lengthy injury layoff, he was nevertheless as guilty as any for the time and space afforded to Tottenham's attackers.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Philipp Wollscheid - 4 out of 10 Troubled by Kane's running, Alli's skill and Eriksen's passing, this was a night to forget for the German.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Marc Muniesa - 5 out of 10 Replacing the suspended Erik Pieters, the Spaniard was found wanting as Lamela and Walker overloaded down his flank.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Gianelli Imbula - 5 out of 10 Impressive and strong on the ball, especially in the first half, his head dropped following Spurs' second goal.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Glenn Whelan - 5 out of 10 Back in the side after missing his first match of the season, the Irishman was a little off the pace as his team chased Tottenham's shadows.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Xherdan Shaqiri - 5 out of 10 Few chances to run at Stoke's defence, the Swiss forward picked up a knocked and needed to be replaced at the break
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Ibrahim Afellay - 5 out of 10 Occasionally got into decent attacking positions, his inaccurate shooting let him down.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Marko Arnautovic - 6 out of 10 On an awful evening for the club, he was Stoke's biggest threat - and despite not being fully fit.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Bojan - 4 out of 10 Made little impact as the lone forward in the first half, he was just as quiet when moved wide in the second.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Hugo Lloris - 6 out of 10 An extremely quiet night for the Frenchman who had little to do other than save from Arnautovic's long range effort in the first period.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Kyle Walker - 7 out of 10 Bombed forward with every opportunity, he was also responsible in defence as he continues his maturity towards being the complete right-back.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Toby Alderweireld - 7 out of 10 Only occasionally troubled by Arnautovic, he was solid in dispelling numerous Stoke crosses into the box.
Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Jan Vertonghen - 7 out of 10 His second game back from injury, and his side have yet to concede. A key part of the Tottenham defence
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Danny Rose - 8 out of 10 Booed by the home fans with every early touch, his energetic bursts down the left flank all evening ensured they soon feared the ball at his feet.
Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Eric Dier - 7 out of 10 Another accomplished display as he battled in midfield with Afellay and Imbula.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Mousa Dembele - 8 out of 10 The Belgian midfielder covered almost every blade of grass with his dribbling and tracking. Weighed in with his first Premier League assist of the season.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Christian Eriksen - 9 out of 10 At half-time there was a fear his earlier miss may cost Spurs, but his second half passing game was absolutely superb.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Erik Lamela - 8 out of 10 Showed awareness in squaring for Kane to make it three, and was a constant thorn in Stoke's side.
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Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Dele Alli - 8 out of 10 Thanks to two expertly taken goals, the midfielder was able to laugh off his horror miss between the two. It highlighted how much the youngster is enjoying his football right now.
Stoke vs Tottenham player ratings Harry Kane - 9 out of 10 Another two goals took his tally to 24 for the season, but there was much more to his game. His non-stop running and movement tore Stoke's defence apart.
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Spurs are almost guaranteed Champions League football next season, with the club currently in second place in the Premier League, 11 points above fifth-placed Manchester United.
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