Monday, December 28, 2009

Fixture Focus – Spurs (28 December 2009)

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United westham    

Another tough London derby for our boys in the space of 3 days.

Both teams are in form recently with West Ham having drawn with league leaders Chelsea and beating Pompey at home in the past week or so.  But Zola is facing an injury crisis ahead of the clash at White Hart Lane, with as many as 7 starters potentially out due to injury.

Spurs battled through a tough draw at Craven Cottage on Boxing Day and will now aim to secure all 3 points from this match.  King and Bassong should be available in the heart of the defence, while Defoe should regain his starting role after being on the bench for much of the Fulham game.  The latter is the man to watch as he will be highly motivated to do well against his old club.  Expect ‘arry to start the big man, little man striker combo he likes so much and possibly a midfield consisting of Modric, Kranjcar, Palacios and Lennon.

COYS!

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