Tottenham vs West Ham Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Tottenham:
Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Winks, Ndombele; Lamela, Kane, Son
West Ham:
Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Bowen, Soucek, Rice, Fornals; Antonio
Tottenham will host London rivals West Ham at New White Hart Lane. The Spurs didn't start the new season according to the expectations, but they are improving. First they lost 1:0 to Everton at home after a disappointing display, then won 5:2 against Southampton at St Mary, while in the third round dropped two points against Newcastle. In the last match Jose Mourinho's men outplayed Manchester United at Old Trafford. It was a memorable day for the fans as Tottenham won 6:1. Son Heung-min and Harry Kane scored twice, while Tanguy Ndombele and Serge Aurier also found the back of the net. The Special One was happy, he picked up his first away league victory against a team he has previously managed in the Premier League. Kane and Son are fantastic, they have combined 26 Premier League goals, more than any other current pair. Tottenham were also successful in the qualifications for UEFA Europe League. The Spurs have eliminated Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Macedonian outfit Shkendija Tetovo and Maccabi Haifa and secured the group stage. Their first match is coming this Thursday when they host Austrian side LASK Linz. Mourinho has the key players ready, including Kane who suffered injury while on international duty. He will lead the line, even if not 100% fit. Gareth Bale is in contention to make his debut, but it is unlikely to be as a starter. Eric Dier, who missed England's defeat to Denmark in midweek with a hamstring injury, is rated as doubtful. At the end I will mention that Wales centre-back Joe Rodon signed a five-year deal for £11m. The 22-year-old defender played 54 games for Swansea City and started all three of Wales' matches during the international break.
West Ham lost the opening two matches of the season. They were beaten 2:0 from Newcastle after uninspiring display in the first round, while in the second lost 2:1 to Arsenal at the Emiratas. The fans were afraid to see a repeat of last season's relegation battle. However, the Hammers started to play much better and obtained two high victories against two respectable sides. The outplayed Wolverhampton in the third round and won 4:0. Jarrod Bowen was most deserved for the victory as he scored twice. Pablo Fornals has to mentioned too as he assisted 6 goals in the Premier League, more than any other player for West Ham since the start of last season. In the last match before the international break West Ham won 3:0 against Leicester City. Even more, the victory was obtain at King Power Stadium. Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen were the scorers on that match. This time Cresswell provided two assists. It was the first time he provided an assist in a top-flight game after 36 appearances. I believe the atmosphere in the squad is now better. West Ham could win 3 consecutive Premier League matches without conceding for the first time since February 2014. Manager David Moyes will try to use the momentum in order to produce a surprise against the favorites. The Scot has few worries ahead of this match as Ryan Fredericks is still absent, while Arthur Masuaku remains doubtful. And one transfer news - the club brought Said Benrahma from Brentford in a £30m deal. The 25-year-old Algerian international joins on loan for £5m but the Hammers have an obligation to make the transfer permanent for £20m, with a further £5m possible in add-ons.
Tottenham vs West Ham Prediction:
Both teams are in very good form. I expect an interesting match, however Tottenham are closer to the victory. The quality is on their side, no doubt about that. And I think the Spurs has two players able to make the difference - Kane and Son.
Tottenham vs West Ham Pick: Tottenham @ 1.65 with
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