Tottenham and West Ham United take to the field in Saturday’s early kick-off in North London, with the home side looking to bounce back from the disappointing 3-2 defeat at Brighton before the international break.
Manager Ange Postecoglou was vocal about his frustration during the break and will expect a response from his players. Meanwhile, West Ham come into the match on a high after securing a much-needed win over Ipswich, which ended a run of five winless games.
Tottenham will be looking to bounce back from defeat when they return to Premier League action this weekend. The defeat to Brighton, where they let a two-goal advantage slip, brought an end to their five-match winning streak. However, Ange Postecoglou has been clear that he expects a much-improved performance, with the international break giving them time to regroup.
West Ham also saw a poor run come to an end before the international break, securing a 4-1 win over Ipswich. Jarrod Bowen was instrumental in that victory and will be looking to build on his form in this London derby. The Hammers, under Julen Lopetegui, will be aiming for back-to-back wins in the league for the first time since March 2023.
Good news for Spurs, as almost the entire squad is available for selection. Heung-min Son and Richarlison are both in contention to return after their respective injuries (Spurs official). Wilson Odobert remains the only absentee as he continues his recovery from a hamstring issue. Son’s return would be a huge boost for the North Londoners, and they’ll be keen to see him hit the ground running after missing the last three matches.
West Ham will be without Niclas Füllkrug, who is still recovering from his Achilles injury, missing the Hammers’ last five games. His absence is a blow, but the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus will be key for West Ham’s attack. Bowen’s involvement in 34 shots this season makes him a danger Spurs will need to watch closely.
Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van De Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Richarlison is expected to be eased back from the bench with Bissouma, Sarr, and Mikey Moore are likely to get a few minutes.
Spurs will be looking to win this game and climb up the table. Brennan Johnson, with 7 goals in his last 7 games, is the key player to watch out for.
James Maddison will also be crucial, with his creativity likely to unlock West Ham’s defence. Maddison leads the league in passes into the opposition box this season with 64, and he’s just one goal away from his 50th Premier League goal. His ability to control the tempo and create chances will be vital for Spurs’ attack.
The match-up between Jarrod Bowen and Destiny Udogie will be intriguing. Bowen has created 19 chances this season (FBRef), while Udogie, who is eager to bounce back after a tough game against Brighton, has ranked 6th in the Premier League for most tackles this season. This battle could be key in determining the flow of the game.
Spurs should have enough to get the win, but West Ham won’t make it easy. Score prediction: 2-1
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