Sunday sees Tottenham Hotspur take a trip to London Stadium as they face West Ham United in a clash to secure the Champions League places.
Spurs have lost four of their last five Premier League matches but an away leg win against Wolfsberger AC in Round of 32 in the Europa League will definitely lift the spirits of the players. On the other hand, David Moyes’ side has managed to build an amazing team capable of competing for the top six spots. Just one loss in the last six Premier League outings has seen the Hammers leapfrog defending champions Liverpool to fifth behind Chelsea on goal difference.
WHEN & WHERE?
When: Sunday, February 21
Where: London Stadium.
Time: 12:00 BST
RECENT FORM
West Ham United’s Premier League form: (W-D-W-L-W)
West Ham United have arguably been the most improved side in the league. David Moyes has to give a lot of credit for this success. His team has scored the seventh-most goals in the league and has kept the fourth most amount of clean sheets.
Tottenham’s Premier League form: (L-W-L-L-L)
It’s time to close the gap now for Tottenham or else risk playing no European football next season. With 36 points, the Spurs sit just two points above Arsenal in the ninth position with a game in hand.
TEAM NEWS
West Ham United
West Ham’s forward Michail Antonio has now missed two games on the bounce this season and his availability for the game remains a doubt. Arthur Masuaku, Andriy Yarmolenko and Angelo Ogbonna are out of this game while Darren Randolph and Fabian Balbuena might play a part in this match.
Tottenham Hotspur
Both of the starting full-backs Serge Aurier & Sergio Reguilon are out of this clash with the Spaniard now having missed a month of football owing to injuries while Giovani Lo Celso will also play no part in this game
PREDICTED XI
West Ham United’s possible starting XI: Fabianski; Diop, Dawson, Cresswell; Coufal, Soucek, Rice, Johnson; Lingard, Lanzini; Bowen
Tottenham Hotspur’s possible starting XI: Lloris; Tanganga, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies; Sissoko, Hojbjerg; Bergwijn, Ndombele, Son; Kane
PREDICTION
West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur: 1-3
